Common Management Admission Test
(CMAT)
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a widely recognized entrance exam in India for admission to various management programs. Here’s a brief overview of some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about CMAT:
CMAT Registration
To be eligible to register for CMAT, candidates must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Have secured at least 50% marks in the bachelor’s degree (45% for reserved category candidates).
- There is no age limit for CMAT registration.
To register for CMAT, candidates must visit the official CMAT website and fill out the online application form. The application form will require candidates to provide their personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information. Candidates will also need to upload a scanned copy of their passport-size photograph and signature.
The CMAT application fee for general category candidates is ₹2,000. For reserved category candidates, the application fee is ₹1,000.
CMAT Syllabus
The CMAT syllabus consists of five sections:
- Quantitative techniques and data interpretation
- Logical reasoning
- Language comprehension
- General awareness
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
The syllabus is designed to test candidates’ analytical, quantitative, and verbal skills.
The important topics in the CMAT syllabus are:
- Quantitative techniques and data interpretation: Number systems, algebra, geometry, mensuration, data interpretation, and probability.
- Logical reasoning: Analytical reasoning, linear arrangements, blood relations, and coding-decoding.
- Language comprehension: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.
- General awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, and economics.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship: This section is designed to test candidates’ knowledge of basic business concepts and their ability to think creatively and solve problems.
The best way to prepare for the CMAT syllabus is to start early and create a study plan. You should also use a variety of study materials, such as textbooks, online resources, and practice tests.
Here are some tips for preparing for the CMAT syllabus:
- Understand the syllabus thoroughly: Familiarize yourself with the different topics that are covered in each section of the syllabus.
- Make a study plan: Create a study plan that is realistic and achievable. Break down the syllabus into smaller chunks and schedule time to study each chunk.
- Use a variety of study materials: There are many different study materials available for the CMAT exam. Use a variety of materials to keep your studies interesting and to cover all the topics in the syllabus.
- Take practice tests: Practice tests are a great way to assess your preparation and identify areas where you need to improve. Take practice tests under timed conditions to simulate the real exam experience.
Here are some good books for preparing for the CMAT syllabus:
- Quantitative techniques and data interpretation: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- Logical reasoning: Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability for GMAT by Manhattan Prep
- Language comprehension: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- General awareness: Manorama Yearbook
- Innovation and entrepreneurship: The Startup Owner’s Manual by Steve Blank and Bob Dorf
CMAT Exam
The CMAT exam is conducted in various cities across India. The NTA announces the list of exam centers on the official CMAT website.
To be eligible for the CMAT exam, candidates must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Have secured at least 50% marks in the bachelor’s degree (45% for reserved category candidates).
- There is no age limit for CMAT registration.
The CMAT exam is a computer-based test that consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam is divided into four sections:
- Quantitative techniques and data interpretation (25 questions)
- Logical reasoning (25 questions)
- Language comprehension (25 questions)
- General knowledge (25 questions)
The CMAT scoring system is as follows:
- Each correct answer is awarded four marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The total score for the CMAT exam is 400 marks.
The best way to prepare for the CMAT exam is to start early and create a study plan. You should also use a variety of study materials, such as textbooks, online resources, and practice tests.
CMAT Result
To check your CMAT result, you will need to visit the official CMAT website and enter your login credentials. Your result will display your overall score, section-wise scores, and percentile rank.
The CMAT percentile rank indicates your performance relative to other candidates who took the exam. For example, a percentile rank of 90 means that you scored better than 90% of the candidates who took the exam.
A good CMAT percentile rank depends on the B-schools you are targeting. Top B-schools in India typically consider candidates with a percentile rank of 90 or above. However, there are also many good B-schools that consider candidates with a percentile rank of 80 or above.