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Common Management Admission Test

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CMAT UPDATES 2024-25

Important Dates
  • 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 examCMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
Exam Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
Exam ModeOnline Computer Based Test
Medium of the examEnglish
Number of Questions100
Number of Sections5: Language Comprehension, Quant & DI, Logical Reasoning, GK, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice (MCQs)
Marking Scheme4 marks for correct answer and 25% negative marking (1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer)
Total Marks400
Exam Duration3 hours (180 minutes)
CMAT Exam Date 2024NTA Official website: cmat.nta.nic.in
CMAT NOTIFICATION
CMAT Previous Year Paper
CMAT Admit Card
CMAT Result
CMAT Sample Paper
CMAT Syllabus

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 NOTIFICATION
CMAT Previous Year Paper
CMAT Admit Card
CMAT Result
CMAT Sample Paper
CMAT Syllabus
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
CMAT NOTIFICATION
CMAT Previous Year Paper
CMAT Admit Card
CMAT Result
CMAT Sample Paper
CMAT Syllabus

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
CMAT NOTIFICATION
CMAT Previous Year Paper
CMAT Admit Card
CMAT Result
CMAT Sample Paper
CMAT Syllabus
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