CMAT 2025

Your Gateway to Top Management Institutes

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA/PGDM and other management programs in India. It's a national-level entrance exam whose scores are accepted by AICTE-approved management institutes across India for admission into their MBA, PGDM, and other management courses. The exam assesses candidates on Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. CMAT provides management aspirants with an opportunity to secure admission to reputed business schools.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXAM

Frequency of Exam

Once in a year

Exams

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university Final-year students can also apply, provided they complete their degree before the academic session starts.

Total Marks

400 Marks

Languages

English

Hindi

Duration

3 Hours

Marking Scheme

+4 marks for each correct answer -1 mark for each wrong answer (negative marking)

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HOW TO REGISTER

CMAT registration is done online through the National Testing Agency (NTA) website. The following steps are a step-by-step guide to registering:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website and register as a new user

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form and the details as personal details, educational qualifications, and communication address.

Step 3: Upload Documents in the prescribed format Passport-size Photograph, Signature, any other applicable Certificate

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Step 5: Submit your application & Download it for future reference.

TIPS TO PREPARE

Focus on the GSEB Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
Understand the Exam Pattern and create your study plan
Create a basic clarity of the subjects
Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests.
Strengthen your time management and problem-solving skills.

TENTATIVE DATES

Registration	14 November 2024
Admit Card	20 January 2025
Exam	25 January 2025
Result Declaration	13 February 2025

EXPERT ADVICE

COUNSELLING

CMAT does not follow any centralized counseling process. The institute takes students from CMAT score design their admission process. The steps followed by students are:

Keep a check on the cut-off score of the colleges they want to opt for and apply to the colleges as per their process.
Institutes accepting CMAT scores generally follow this process, subject to change as the institute require.

Group Discussion
Personal Interview
Written Test Essay Writing Test

Institutes prepare a final merit list as per their criteria

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FAQs

1. What is CMAT?

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in AICTE-approved institutions across India.

2. Who is eligible for CMAT?

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply, provided they complete their degree before the academic session begins. There is no age limit for CMAT.

3. What is the exam pattern of CMAT?

CMAT is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of:

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation – 20 questions
Logical Reasoning – 20 questions
Language Comprehension – 20 questions
General Awareness – 20 questions
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional) – 20 questions

Each question carries 4 marks, with a negative marking of 1 mark for incorrect answers.

4. How can I apply for CMAT?

Candidates must apply online through the official NTA CMAT website by registering, filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee.

5. What is the syllabus for CMAT?

The syllabus includes topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Questions test problem-solving, comprehension, and analytical skills.

6. What is the duration of CMAT?

The exam duration is 3 hours (without the optional section) and 3 hours 30 minutes if attempting the Innovation & Entrepreneurship section.

7. How is CMAT scored and what is a good score?

CMAT is scored out of 400 marks (500 with the optional section). A score above 280-300 is generally considered competitive for admission to top B-schools.

8. What is the validity of CMAT scores?

CMAT scores are valid for one academic year.

9. Which colleges accept CMAT scores?

CMAT scores are accepted by AICTE-approved institutions, including top B-schools like JBIMS, KJ Somaiya, Welingkar, IMT Nagpur, Great Lakes Chennai, and many more.

10. How should I prepare for CMAT?

Aspirants should focus on conceptual clarity, practice mock tests, solve previous years’ question papers, and stay updated on current affairs for the General Awareness section.

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