Announcement
Common Management Admission Test
(CMAT)
- The application form for the CMAT is usually released in February or March.
- The CMAT exam is typically conducted in May or June.
- The results of the CMAT are declared in July or August.
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted in India. It is used for admission to various postgraduate management programs, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), and similar programs, offered by various colleges and institutes across India. CMAT is one of the popular management entrance exams in the country.
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a three-hour business aptitude test administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as a gateway for admission to MBA/PGDM courses and holds significant prominence among MBA entrance exams in India. With an annual participation of approximately 70,000 candidates, CMAT’s popularity is notable. The CMAT scores hold acceptance in around 1,300 B-schools, encompassing both government and private institutions across India. Esteemed institutions like the Great Lakes Institute of Management, JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Mumbai, Welingkar Mumbai, and PUMBA recognize and consider CMAT scores for their admission processes.
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test |
| Medium of the exam | English |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Number of Sections | 5: Language Comprehension, Quant & DI, Logical Reasoning, GK, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for correct answer and 25% negative marking (1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer) |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| CMAT Exam Date 2024 | NTA Official website: cmat.nta.nic.in |
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must verify their eligibility against the CMAT eligibility criteria before proceeding with the registration process :
- Age Limit : There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CMAT exam.
- Educational Qualification : You should possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks Requirement : No specific minimum aggregate marks are necessary in your graduation for applying to the CMAT 2024 exam.
- Final Year Candidates : Candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the NTA CMAT 2024 exam.
- Number of Attempts : There is no restriction on the number of attempts an individual can take for the CMAT exam.
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Registration Process
Candidates can follow the outlined CMAT Application Process, detailed below :
- New Candidate Registration : Begin by registering as a new candidate on the official NTA-CMAT 2025website.
- Application Form Submission : Log in using the credentials generated during the previous step and complete the CMAT 2024 application form.
- Upload Scanned Images : Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature in the appropriate image format as specified.
- Finalize Registration : Complete the submission process of the CMAT registration form.
- Application Form Print : Print a copy of the application form for future reference and correspondence concerning the CMAT examination.
CMAT registration fees structure as per the category of candidates is mentioned in the table below :
Category |
Fees |
|---|---|
| For General Male Candidates | INR 2000 |
| For General Female/ SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ PwD/ EWS/ Third Gender candidates | INR 1000 |
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Cut Offs
| College | CMAT Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| JBIMS, Mumbai | 99.9+ |
| Goa Institute of Management | 95-99 |
| KJ Somaiya Institute of Management | 95-99 |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 99+ |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 95-99 |
| University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences | 95-99 |
| Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi | 95 |
| SOIL Institute of Management | 90 |
| Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai | 85 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management | 85 |
| IFIM, Bangalore | 85 |
| IFMR, Chennai | 85 |
| NIBM, Pune | 85 |
| NL Dalmia Institute of Management | 85 |
| NDIM, Delhi | 85 |
| Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore | 80 |
| IMT, Hyderabad | 80 |
| IMT, Nagpur | 80 |
| XISS, Ranchi | 80 |
| ITM, Navi Mumbai | 80 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | 85 |
| Xavier Business School, Xavier University | 85 |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon | 85 |
| BIMTECH, Greater Noida | 80 |
| XIME, Bangalore | 80 |
| ISBM, Pune | 80 |
| KIIT School of Management | 80 |
| IPE Hyderabad | 80 |
| IES’s Management College and Research Centre | 80 |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai | 80 |
| Woxsen University, Hyderabad | 70 |
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Exam Pattern
CMAT 2024 exam pattern is provided by NTA. No changes are expected in this year’s CMAT exam pattern from last year. The medium of CMAT question paper will be English only.
Section |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 20 |
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Syllabus
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | Speed, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Averages, Profit, Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Venn Diagrams, Pie Chart |
| Logical Reasoning | Logical Sequence, Number and Letter Series, Binary Logic, Direction Sense, Clocks & Calendars, Puzzles, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations |
| Language Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Grammar, Vocabulary-based, Parajumbles |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs of National and International Economy, Personalities in News, Indian Constitution, Sports News, Politics, History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional) | Important Events, Budget & Economic Survey, Business & Corporate affairs, New Investments & Schemes, Policies related to Entrepreneurship and Business Promotion, Startups, General Economy, and Current Affairs |