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About CMAT 2024
NTA will release CMAT 2024 exam city intimation slip anytime soon in online mode on the official website. CMAT 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 15. Earlier, NTA opened the CMAT exam form correction window in online mode. Candidates could edit their CMAT exam 2024 application form by April 26 at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. Using their application number and password, students can edit their application. It is expected that NTA will release the CMAT city intimation slip on May 5, and the admit card will be available in the second week of May. Take a look at this article to know how to edit CMAT exam form, how to download CMAT city intimation slip, etc.
The NTA announced the CMAT 2024 exam date on its official website. As per the notice, the CMAT exam will be held on May 15. It is expected that over 75,000 management aspirants are likely to apply for the NTA CMAT 2024. The score of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2024 will be accepted by 1000+ AICTE-affiliated CMAT colleges for admission to postgraduate management courses. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores are KJ Somaiya, JBIMS Mumbai, Welingkar, PUMBA, etc.
Snapshot of CMAT 2024 official notification
CMAT Exam 2024: Latest Updates
- The CMAT exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 15.
- The CMAT city intimation slip will be issued on May 5.
- NTA opened the CMAT exam correction window on April 24.
- CMAT registration 2024 last date is April 23.
- NTA has commenced the CMAT 2024 registration on March 29.
- According to some of the internet stories, NTA is delaying CMAT 2024 application process due to lok sabha elections.
- CMAT exam 2024 registration date soon; here's how to apply.
- NTA CMAT 2024 registration delayed; Application date expected this week.
- Everything you should know about CMAT exam 2024.
- As per some media reports, NTA CMAT exam date 2024 is likely to be May 4 or May 5
- CMAT exam 2024 might be held in two shifts
- Last year CMAT application form was released on February 13.
- GIM Goa will not be accepting CMAT exam 2024 score for admission to their 2024-26 batch
- Great Lakes website says, 'CMAT 2024 acceptance will be confirmed based on CMAT exam and results notifications'
Students with a Bachelor's degree or appearing for the final examinations of Bachelor's degree (any discipline) are eligible to apply for the CMAT MBA entrance exam. Only Indian citizens can sit for the CMAT test.
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NTA CMAT entrance exam 2024 will be a three-hours computer based online test where 100 questions will be asked from 5 sections to assess the quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, verbal reasoning, general awareness skills. The medium of CMAT exam 2024 will be English. With the help of taking CMAT mock test, candidates can get familiar with the latest CMAT exam pattern and syllabus.
CMAT Entrance Exam 2024: Key Highlights
MBA aspirants planning to take the CMAT entrance test this year can check the key highlights below.
CMAT exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
CMAT official website 2024 | cmat.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in |
CMAT exam date 2024 | Month of May 2024 |
CMAT application form 2024 | March 29 to April 23, 2024 |
CMAT exam fees 2024 |
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CMAT reservation 2024 | 15 % seats reserved for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC, 10% for General-EWS and each category will have 5% reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability |
CMAT test cities 2024 | 120+ |
No. of CMAT colleges | 1000+ |
CMAT Important topics for preparation | Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Graph, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Reading Comprehension, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, GK questions |
CMAT question paper 2024 medium | English |
CMAT exam duration 2024 | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
CMAT Paper Pattern 2024 | 5 sections
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CMAT marks 2024 | 4 marks for every correct answer |
Negative marking in CMAT exam | 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer |
CMAT exam difficulty level | Easy to Moderate |
CMAT cutoff 2024 | 280-340+ marks out of 400 for top CMAT colleges |
CMAT score validity 2024 | Validity of CMAT exam result 2024 shall be only for the current academic session i.e. 2024-25 |
Also read | CMAT Score Vs Percentile
Quick tips to prepare for CMAT Entrance Test 2024
Below tips can help candidates ace 300+ marks in CMAT 2024;
- Go through the CMAT syllabus and jot down important topics and chapters for preparation. Segregate these topics as per your know-how and make a study plan accordingly devoting more time for preparation of topics that you don’t know
- Make daily timetable dedicating 7-8 hours for CMAT preparation
- Pick the best CMAT books and study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates can also resort to CMAT coaching and CMAT online preparation via youtube, social media and forums
- CMAT toppers and experts suggest preparing using the CMAT previous year question papers to understand the question paper format, types of questions asked in exam, repetition of questions and more
- Students are also suggested to keep giving CMAT mock tests simultaneously to identify their mistakes and strengthen the preparation
CMAT Exam 2024: Common Questions and Answers
Some commonly asked questions around the CMAT exam have been answered below.
What is CMAT full form? | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) |
Is CMAT conducted twice a year? In which month CMAT exam is conducted every year? | CMAT is conducted once a year in the month of April or May |
Is CMAT 2024 registration open? | No, as of now there is no update on the commencement of CMAT 2024 application window. |
What is the syllabus of CMAT? | CMAT syllabus includes topics from Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Is CMAT accepted by IIMs? | No, CMAT is not accepted by IIMs. MBA at IIMs can only be pursued by giving CAT exam |
Which college is best under CMAT? | |
What is the CMAT exam used for? | Admission to postgraduate management programmes (MBA/PGDM/PGP/PGPM) |
Is CMAT exam necessary for MBA? Is CMAT eligible for MBA? | CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved institutes but it is not a mandatory requirement for MBA admission as some colleges grant direct admission, meaning MBA without entrance exam |
Which is better, CAT or CMAT? | CAT and CMAT are national-level MBA entrance exams whose scores are widely accepted. Both are conducted annually for assessing verbal, quantitative and reasoning skills of management aspirants |
How do I login to the CMAT portal? | Using CMAT login credentials (Application Number and Date of birth/ Password), candidates can visit their dashboard. |
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CMAT 2024 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Common Management Admission Test |
Short Exam Name | CMAT |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 2000 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Mode of Counselling | Offline |
Participating Colleges | 315 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
CMAT 2024 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
15 May, 2024
Exam | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
24 Apr, 2024 - 26 Apr, 2024
Application Correction | Mode: Online
29 Mar, 2024 - 23 Apr, 2024
Application | Mode: Online
23 Apr, 2024
Last date to pay application fee | Mode: Online
No changes have been made to the CMAT exam eligibility since years. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CMAT eligibility criteria every year in the official CMAT notification. It is important for MBA aspirants planning to appear for CMAT exam 2024 to go through the CMAT criteria and apply only after meeting the same. Ineligible candidates will be disqualified at later stages of MBA admission.
CMAT Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria
CMAT eligibility criteria 2024 defines basic requirements in terms of nationality, age, qualification etc. Check the CMAT entrance exam eligibility criteria below.
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply for CMAT exam 2024
- Academic qualifications: Graduates in any discipline from recognized institutes can apply for the CMAT exam. Final-year students can also apply for CMAT entrance test
- Age limit: Candidate of any age can register for CMAT MBA entrance exam 2024
CMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Course Wise
CMAT colleges can have their MBA course eligibility criteria, which can differ from CMAT exam eligibility criteria. Candidates applying to the MBA courses based on CMAT test score 2024 are suggested to check the respective course eligibility criteria before applying.
- For PGDM - A bachelor’s in any discipline
- For Executive PGDM - Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of five years of work experience
- For MBA & PGDM - A bachelor’s in any discipline
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
CMAT exam 2024 application form window has opened on the official website on March 29. CMAT registration 2024 last date is April 23. Students interested in pursuing MBA/PGDM from top CMAT colleges must apply for CMAT entrance exam 2024 at the CMAT NTA website, cmat.nta.ac.in. Before applying for this MBA entrance, candidates are suggested to check their eligibility and proceed only after ensuring they are eligible to avoid disqualification of candidature at a later stage.
CMAT Exam Registration 2024: Step-by-step guide
CMAT exam 2024 registration is a two-step process, as detailed below.
Step 1: Create CMAT 2024 login
Applicants will have to fill in the following basic information and note down the system generated CMAT application number 2024-
- Candidate‟s Name/ Mother‟s Name/ Father‟s Name as given in the Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/University Certificate in capital letters. No prefix in the name of the candidate is allowed.
- Date of birth as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate.
- Mobile number and email address
Step 2: Fill in the complete CMAT application form 2024
Using the CMAT exam 2024 login details, candidates can proceed further for filling the CMAT application form 2024.
- Add personal, academic, and contact details
- Add 4 options of CMAT test cities
- Attach scanned images of necessary documents
- Upload scanned images of signature, photograph and PwD certification in specified format and size
- Review the details and submit the form
- Pay the CMAT exam application fees and save the confirmation page
Candidates whose CMAT exam 2024 application form will be submitted successfully will only be issued the CMAT admit card.
CMAT Exam Fees 2024
The CMAT fees for registration has been detailed in the table below. This fees must be paid using Credit Card /Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking/UPI).
Categories | Male | Female |
General (UR) | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 1000 |
Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD /OBC-(NCL) | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1000 |
Third gender | Rs. 1000 |
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General | Online | Male | ₹ 2000 | |
EWS, OBC, ST, SC | Online | Male, Transgender | ₹ 1000 | |
ST, SC, General, OBC, EWS | Online | Female | ₹ 1000 | |
ST, SC, General, OBC, EWS | PWD | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 1000 |
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation
Logical reasoning
Language comprehension
General awareness
Entrepreneurship
The candidates must follow a proper strategy to prepare for CMAT exam 2024. They should know about important books, and topics that can improve the study preparation of CMAT 2024 test. Before starting the exam preparation, it is important to go through the CMAT syllabus 2024 and exam pattern thoroughly.
Proper CMAT 2024 planning and regular preparation needed to crack the Common Management Admission Test. Candidates who are appearing for the exam can also check the best books to prepare for CMAT exam 2024.
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- CMAT 2024: Last Week Tips to Ace the Test
Best books for Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar
Name of the book | Name of the author |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
English Grammar | Wren & Martin |
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary | Norman Lewis |
Business English and Communication | John O E Clark |
A Communicative Grammar of English | Geoffrey Leech and Jan Svartvik |
The Students Companion | Wilfred D Best |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Nishit K Sinha |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education |
Trishna’s Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT and other MBA Examinations | TIME |
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Dr. R S Aggarwal |
Books on Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Book Name | Author/ Publisher Name |
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K Sinha (Pearson) |
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
Best books for Quantitative Ability
Book Name | Author/ Publisher Name |
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into IIMs | Sarvesh K Verma (Arihant) |
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
NCERT Mathematics Books for class 8th, 9th and 10th | NCERT |
Quantitative Aptitude | Dr. R S Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Abhijit Guha (McGraw Hill Education) |
Student Appearing Vs Seat Available
Year | Student Appeared | Seats Available |
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2021 | 52327 | None |
2020 | 63297 | None |
2019 | 54516 | None |
CMAT paper pattern 2024 will be released in the CMAT exam notification. No changes are expected in the CMAT entrance exam pattern 2024, and is expected to be similar to the CMAT 2023 paper pattern.
CMAT Exam Pattern 2024 (Expected)
Check the expected CMAT entrance exam pattern 2024 from the table below,
Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration of the CMAT exam | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
Total Number of Questions | 100 questions |
Section-wise Questions | 20 questions |
Total Marks | 400 marks |
Slots/ Shifts | Two Shifts |
CMAT Exam Time |
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NTA CMAT Exam Marking Scheme |
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Section-wise CMAT 2024 Exam Pattern
Below are the sections that CMAT question paper 2024 will have along with details on number of questions and total marks.
Sections in CMAT Paper | Number of Questions | Total marks |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (additional section) | 20 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 400 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the CMAT exam admit card 2024 online mode at the official website - cmat.nta.nic.in. Applicants can download the NTA CMAT entrance exam hall ticket by entering their CMAT login credentials such as application number and date of birth.
CMAT Admit Card Image - Sample
Candidates must keep the NTA CMAT exam 2024 admit card safe till admissions are completed as a duplicate one will not be issued.
Also read- Know how to prepare for CMAT 2024?
How to download the CMAT entrance exam admit card 2024?
Step 1: Go to cmat.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the download link of the CMAT exam hall ticket 2024
Step 3: Enter the CMAT entrance exam 2024 application no. and password or Date of Birth.
Step 4 : Click on the "Download CMAT exam Admit Card" button on the page.
Step 5: Check details and save the admit card in PDF format and take a printout of the same.
CMAT Exam Admit Card 2024- How to retrieve CMAT Application Number?
Aspirants who have forgotten their CMAT 2024 application number can retrieve it using the facility provided by the NTA authorities on its official CMAT website. To do so, students can use the "Find Application Number" link here. Steps to follow
Step 1: Find and visit the link "Find CMAT exam application number" at cmat.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Enter the required details like Candidate Name, Father Name, Mother Name, Date of Birth and Security Pin (case sensitive).
Step 3: Click on "Get application number" to avail of the CMAT application number.
CMAT Exam Admit Card 2024 - Details mentioned
Candidate Related | CMAT exam-related |
Candidate' Name | CMAT 2024 Roll number |
Father's Name | CMAT exam centre address |
Date of birth | CMAT 2024 date and time |
Category | Signature and Photograph of the candidate |
Gender | Instructions for CMAT exam |
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Documents to carry with the CMAT exam admit card 2024:
The following documents must be carried by all candidates on the CMAT exam day and shown on demand else they will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- Passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form). This will be pasted on the attendance sheet at the exam centre during CMAT 2024.
- Any valid and non-expired authorized Govt photo IDs in original- PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ Aadhaar Enrolment No/ Ration Card
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
Note: If the name of the candidate has changed due to events such as marriage etc, such candidates must show the relevant documents at the time of the exam like Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document.
Unable to download the CMAT entrance exam 2024 Admit Card?
- Candidates must contact the helpline between 10 am to 5 pm for help in case they are unable to download the admit card of CMAT 2024 or mail cmat.nta2020@gmail.com.
- Candidates can also try clearing the browser cache and try again.
Steps to take in case of discrepancy in CMAT exam 2024 admit card
- Candidates who find any discrepancy in the details mentioned on the CMAT exam admit card 2024 must call and mail the NTA helpline.
- They will be allowed to write CMAT 2024 with the downloaded admit card but will need to coordinate with NTA for correction.
- While mailing NTA for corrections, candidates must attach a copy of their application form for the CMAT exam and the admit card to clearly indicate the discrepancies.
Quick link- CMAT 2024 exam day guidelines
CMAT 2024 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Bhavnagar | |
Bhuj | |
Rajkot | |
Surat | |
Vadodara | |
Mehsana | |
Himmatnagar | |
Jamnagar | |
Valsad | |
Maharashtra | Ahmednagar |
Amravati | |
Aurangabad | |
Thane | |
Dhule | |
Solapur | |
Kolhapur | |
Mumbai | |
Nagpur | |
Nashik | |
Navi Mumbai | |
Nanded | |
Pune | |
Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
Bareilly | |
Ghaziabad | |
Kanpur | |
Lucknow | |
Meerut | |
Noida | |
Varanasi | |
Azamgarh | |
Ballia | |
Banda | |
Barabanki | |
Basti | |
Bijnor | |
Bulandshahr | |
Chandauli | |
Deoria | |
Etawah | |
Faizabad | |
Firozabad | |
Ghazipur | |
Gorakhpur | |
Jalaun | |
Jaunpur | |
Jhansi | |
Kushinagar | |
Lakhimpur | |
Mathura | |
Mau | |
Mirzapur | |
Moradabad | |
Muzaffarnagar | |
Greater Noida | |
Pratapgarh | |
Raebareli | |
Saharanpur | |
Shahjahanpur | |
Sitapur | |
Sonbhadra | |
Sultanpur | |
Punjab | Mohali |
Amritsar | |
Ludhiana | |
Patiala | |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Dharwad | |
Gulbarga | |
Mangalore | |
Mysore | |
Belagavi | |
Udupi | |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Gwalior | |
Indore | |
Jabalpur | |
Sagar | |
Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
Sambalpur | |
Balasore | |
Berhampur | |
Bhawanipatna | |
Jeypore | |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Coimbatore | |
Madurai | |
Tirunelveli | |
Tiruchirappalli | |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Haldwani | |
Roorkee | |
Jharkhand | Dhanbad |
Jamshedpur | |
Ranchi | |
West Bengal | Durgapur |
Kolkata | |
Siliguri | |
Haryana | Gurgaon |
Faridabad | |
Hisar | |
Assam | Guwahati |
Dibrugarh | |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Warangal | |
Karimnagar | |
Himachal Pradesh | Solan |
Shimla | |
Hamirpur | |
Bilaspur | |
Rajasthan | Jaipur |
Jodhpur | |
Udaipur | |
Bhatinda | |
Kota | |
Sikar | |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
Srinagar | |
Leh | |
Kerala | Kochi |
Kozhikode | |
Thiruvananthapuram | |
Ernakulam | |
Kottayam | |
Thrissur | |
Goa | Panaji |
Bihar | Patna |
Bhagalpur | |
Darbhanga | |
Gaya | |
Muzaffarpur | |
Tripura | Agartala |
Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
Guntur | |
Nellore | |
Vijayawada | |
Kurnool | |
Rajahmundry | |
Tirupati | |
Chhattisgarh | Bhilai |
Raipur | |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Nagaland | Dimapur |
Kohima | |
Manipur | Imphal |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
Puducherry | Puducherry |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Documents Required at Exam
- CMAT entrance exam admit card
- Photo identity proof
NTA will release the list of CMAT exam centres in online mode at official website - cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates can choose at least 4 centres as their preference during the CMAT exam registration 2024. Candidates can find out the exam centre in CMAT exam 2024 hall ticket once it is released. The CMAT entrance will be held 124 cities all over India.The CMAT exam 2024 guidelines are mentioned below.
CMAT Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates appearing for the CMAT exam 2024 can go through the exam day guidelines.
- Candidates can carry at least 2 printouts of the CMAT exam 2024 admit card. Digital copies of the CMAT entrance exam hall ticket 2024 are not accepted.
- Candidates must report to the allotted CMAT exam centres half an hour before the exam.
- Carry a black/blue ballpoint pen for signing the CMAT exam attendance sheet.
- Candidates are not allowed to carry electronic items such as smart phone, watch, pager, calculators, to the CMAT exam venue.
Documents to carry:
- Candidates must bring any personal ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Passport, or Driver’s license.
- College / University ID card
- Two passport-size photographs to affix on the admit card and attendance sheet.
National Testing Agency will release the answer key of CMAT exam 2024 in online mode at its official website. Candidates will be able to download the answer key of the CMAT exam by entering their login credentials which will be created at the time of CMAT exam registration.
CMAT Exam Answer Key PDF
CMAT exam year | CMAT Answer Key link |
CMAT 2023 | |
CMAT 2022 | |
CMAT 2021 | |
CMAT 2020 | |
CMAT 2019 | |
CMAT 2018 |
How to download CMAT answer key 2024?
- Go to the official website of CMAT 2024 - cmat.nta.nic.in
- Enter CMAT 2024 Registration Number, Password, and Security Pin.
- Two options - "challenge answer key" and "view question paper" will crop up on the screen
- Click on the "challenge answer key" to view the answer key and download it.
- Match the answer key and verify the response.
Steps to Challenge CMAT 2024 Answer Key
- With the release of the CMAT exam answer key, candidates can file an objection to the given answers.
- They must log in and indicate the answers they have objections to.
- They must pay a fee of Rs 200 per question.
- The proof of their objection must also be uploaded in a file of less than 1 MB in size in .jpg, .png, .pdf format only.
- Payment of the fee can be via debit card/credit card/net banking.
The final answer key of CMAT 2024 will be released after the consideration of the objections received.
CMAT exam generally is of moderate difficulty level. Still candidates to get an idea about CMAT exam 2024 difficulty level can check previous years exam analysis.
CMAT Previous Years Exam Analysis
The previous years exam analysis of CMAT exam has been given below:
CMAT 2023 Analysis: Section-wise Difficulty Level
Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Overall LOD |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy to moderate(QA- 15 and DI-5) |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy (14 questions and VL 6 question) |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy |
General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy |
Total | 100 | 4 | 400 |
CMAT 2022 Exam Analysis Section-Wise
Section name | Number of questions | Marks | Level of difficulty |
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation | 20 | 80 | Easy |
Logical reasoning | 20 | 80 | Easy to moderate |
General awareness | 20 | 80 | Moderate |
Language comprehension | 20 | 80 | Easy |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | Moderate |
Expected CMAT percentile 2024
Score | Percentile |
300+ | 99.95+ |
265-270 | 99 |
220-225 | 95 |
190-195 | 90 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CMAT 2024 answer key in online mode at NTA CMAT official website - cmat.nta.nic.in. To check the CMAT 2024 result and download the scorecard, candidates must enter their application number, date of birth, and security pin.
How to Check CMAT 2024 Result?
The CMAT 2024 result can be checked by following the steps as under,
- Visit the CMAT website - cmat.nta.nic.in or access the direct link given on this page.
- Under candidate activity look for "download CMAT 2024 score card" link.
- On opening of the page, enter details on the login page, including the Application number, Date of birth, and Security Pin.
- Click on the ‘submit’ tab.
- The screen will display the CMAT 2024 result in the form of a scorecard.
- Save it as a PDF file for future use.
Details mentioned in CMAT 2024 Scorecard
- Candidate's Roll number
- Personal Details of candidate
- Section-wise and overall scores obtained in CMAT exam
- CMAT percentile score
- All India Rank
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As per the trends of last year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will not release the CMAT cutoff to shortlist candidates for the selection procedure; however, the affiliated institutes will declare their respective CMAT cutoff after the result gets officially announced.
The cutoff of the CMAT exam is the minimum score or percentile candidates need to obtain for attaining admission into MBA and PGDM courses offered by management institutes across India. The factors that will determine the CMAT 2024 cutoff are-
- The total number of candidates who appeared in the CMAT entrance exam
- Number of seats available
- Number of qualified candidates
- Level of difficulty pertaining to exam
CMAT Colleges with their cut off (Expected)
Institute Name | Expected Cut off Percentile |
99.99 | |
99.8 | |
99.20 | |
99.06 | |
Pune University Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA DMS) | 96.42 |
95 | |
97.27 | |
90 | |
85 | |
82 | |
85 | |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai | 85 |
75 | |
75 | |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore | 85 |
200 marks | |
300 marks | |
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad | 70 |
75 | |
60 | |
75 | |
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar & Pune | 60 |
60 | |
60 | |
60 | |
84 | |
60 | |
200 marks | |
80 | |
50 | |
213 | |
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Nagpur & Hyderabad | 70 |
60 | |
280 | |
232 | |
180 | |
60 | |
50 | |
50 percentile | |
60 percentile | |
75 percentile | |
45.5 percentile | |
100+ score |
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutes will conduct the CMAT 2024 selection process after the declaration of the result/merit list. As per the officials, the CMAT exam participating institutes will conduct their respective selection procedures for the candidates who obtain the cutoff scores. The CMAT exam 2024 selection procedure varies within institutes. The selection procedure of the CMAT exam is mostly comprised of
- GD (Group Discussion)
- PI (Personal Interview)
- WAT (Written Ability Test)
CMAT Exam 2024 Selection Process
The CMAT Selection Process 2024 will include four main stages,
Taking CMAT exam 2024: The first part of the CMAT 2024 exam is based on the candidate's performance in the CMAT exam, which can be measured by the overall score, percentage score, and section score in the CMAT.
Declaration of CMAT exam result: The CMAT 2024 result will be available in online mode. The CMAT scorecard includes the overall raw score, sectional score, overall percentile, and sectional percentile. CMAT 2024 selection process depends on your place in the National Merit List. The candidate must also submit their CMAT 2024 exam score to the respective B-School where they have already applied or plan to apply now.
Shortlisting by B-Schools: The next stage of the NTA CMAT selection process is a shortlist for the final admission round based on the CMAT exam score of the B-School where you applied for MBA Admission 2024. Each participating institute will publish its respective CMAT cutoff 2024, which candidates must meet to qualify to join the particular institute. Upon qualification, the candidates must appear for the selection procedure of CMAT 2024 of the particular institution including Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Participate in GD and PI: Many MBA colleges conduct their own GD and PI process for selecting candidates through the CMAT selection procedure for MBA admission. NTA CMAT 2024 selection procedure for final counselling based on entrance exam score, academic performance, work experience, and GD & PI round performance.
CMAT Exam 2024 Participating Institutes
The NTA CMAT 2024 score will be used by more than 1000 MBA colleges that accept the CMAT score for MBA Admission 2024. The admission process in 2024 will be made on the basis of the CMAT exam score/ percentile for the MBA 2024-26 batch at many top MBA and PGDM colleges. Here, we provide a list of CMAT colleges accepting CMAT score in India.
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
- Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi
- Goa Institute of Management, Goa
- Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune
- MYRA School of Business, Mysore
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
- TERI University, Delhi
- WeSchool Mumbai & Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business (IISWBM), Kolkata
- Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
- Future Business School, Kolkata
- Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
- Acharya Bangalore Business School, Bangalore
- ITM Business School, Bangalore
- KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
- Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysore
- Dr. DY Patil Institute of Management, Pune
- Indira School of Business Studies, Pune
- Pune University MBA (PUMBA) Department of Management Sciences
- Doon Business School, Dehradun
- Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bangalore
- Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai
Documents Required at Counselling
- Class 10 or Secondary exam mark sheets and certificates
- Class 12 or Higher Secondary exam mark sheets and certificates
- CMAT 2024 entrance test admit card
- Any professional degree certificate, if any
- Work experience certificate, if any
- Photo ID Proof
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:What documents should a candidate carry along side on the day of examination?
Answer:
- A printed copy of the CMAT exam admit card 2024 which should be downloaded from NTA's website.
- One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the online application form) should be pasted on the specified space in the attendance sheet at the centre during the CMAT exam 2024.
- The candidate will have to carry one of the following photo ID proof (Driving License/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID/ Aadhar Card/ Ration Card) should be valid (not expired).
- PwD certificate (if applicable) should be issued by an authorized medical officer.
Question:Is CMAT twice a year?
Answer:
CMAT exam is conducted once a year by NTA.
Question:What is the format and size of image and signature?
Answer:
- Photograph - JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb to 200 kb)
- Signature - JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb to 30 kb)
Question:Will a hardcopy of the CMAT admit card 2024 will be issued?
Answer:
No, candidates have to log in to download the CMAT exam hall ticket. Authorities will not send the admit card of CMAT 2024 via mail or post.
Question:Do I need to preserve my CMAT admit card after the exam?
Answer:
Yes, one need to preserve their CMAT exam admit card 2024 till the conclusion of the admission process.
Question:Can I go back and forth between the section during CMAT 2024 exam?
Answer:
Yes, candidates could go back and forth between the section during CMAT 2024 exam because there is no sectional-wise time limit.
Question:Can I carry a watch to the CMAT examination centre?
Answer:
Candidates are not allowed to carry few items such as a wristwatch, mobile, calculator, etc to the CMAT test centre.
Question:How can I request to change the exam centre?
Answer:
As the CMAT admit card is issued, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained.
Question:What is the validity of CMAT score Card 2024?
Answer:
The scorecard of CMAT exam 2024 will be valid for the academic year 2024-2026.
Question:Can I carry a watch to the CMAT exam centre?
Answer:
Candidates are not allowed to carry few items such as a wristwatch, mobile, calculator, etc to the CMAT exam centre.
Question:What are the top b-schools accepting CMAT 2024 score?
Answer:
There are a number of top colleges/institutions that accept CMAT exam 2024 scores. Candidates can check the complete list of B-schools accepting CMAT 2024 score here.
Question:Can we retrieve the CMAT application number?
Answer:
Yes, NTA provides the facility to retrieve the forgotten CMAT exam application number at cmat.nta.nic.in
Question:Who is eligible to appear for CMAT 2024?
Answer:
Candidates who have completed their graduation degree in any discipline can appear for CMAT exam 2024.
Question:What are the documents required at the exam centre?
Answer:
The documents required at the NTA CMAT 2024 exam centre are:
- CMAT exam 2024 admit card
- Photo identity proof (Original) & Photocopy
Question:What is the CMAT Reservation Criteria?
Answer:
Category | Reservation (Percentage) |
Other Backward Class (OBC- Non Creamy layer) | 27% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Question:Does CMAT have negative marking?
Answer:
Yes, one mark will get reduced for each incorrect answer.
Question:How can I check my CMAT result?
Answer:
While downloading CMAT 2024 score card candidates can refer to the following steps.
Step 1- Visit the official website of CMAT NTA, cmat.nta.nic.in.
Step 2- Now candidates will have to log in by entering credentials such as CMAT 2024 registration number and date of birth OR Application number and password.
Step 3- Click on the “Sign in” tab and the screen will display the candidate’s details. Scroll down to the button and click on the “CMAT 2024 result” tab.
Step 4- Check all the details printed on the CMAT 2024 scorecard and take a printout of it for future reference.
Question:How to download CMAT admit card?
Answer:
At the time of downloading the CMAT exam admit card, candidates are required to follow the provided steps.
Step 1- Visit the official website of CMAT NTA- cmat.nta.nic.in
Step 2- Click on the CMAT admit card link and enter the required login credentials such as CMAT 2024 registration number and date of birth OR CMAT application number and password.
Step 3-Click on the "Sign In" tab, now the screen will display the candidate's details. Now scroll down and click on the "Download admit card" tab.
Step 4- Check all the details printed on the CMAT admit card and take a print out of it for future reference.
Question:What is CMAT?
Answer:
CMAT full form is the Common Management Admission Test conducted annually by NTA for taking admission into MBA programmes.
Question:Can a candidate take the CMAT 2024 exam from home? What is the pattern of CMAT 2024?
Answer:
No, candidates have to appear for the CMAT exam at the scheduled test venue. The CMAT exam pattern 2024 suggests it to be a 3-hour CBT exam with 100 questions asked from five different sections.
Question:When will CMAT 2024 be conducted by NTA? What is the mode of exam for CMAT 2024?
Answer:
CMAT 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 15. CMAT entrance exam 2024 will be conducted in online (CBT) mode.
Question:How much is the CMAT fee for 2024
Answer:
CMAT 2024 application form is clubbed with CMAT Registration form. CMAT 2024 Registration form fee is Rs.2000/- for Male candidates and Rs.1000/- for Female candidates.
Questions related to CMAT
cmat exam paper with solution.
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Students gearing up for CMAT 2024 should utilize past CMAT question papers and other model papers to enhance their readiness. Accessing PDFs of previous CMAT question papers familiarizes students with the exam's format and the types of questions typically posed. This resource also aids in identifying key topics for study based on past CMAT papers.
To get the previous year question papers with solutions, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
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cmat exam previous year questions paper ?
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Before giving any competitive exams, solving previous years question papers are very helpful as it gives students idea of exam pattern and difficulty level. It also immensely helps in time management.
To get the previous year question papers of CMAT exam, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
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I want to get admission in DAVV MBA 2024 , but i missed the cuet pg , so if i give CMAT 2024 then CMAT scores will be acceptable for admission??
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About 1,350+ best MBA colleges accept CMAT score in India . Among these, 988 colleges are privately owned, 122 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 8 MBA colleges. CMAT is one of the main accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in India.
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please suggect me some good and reasonable MBA college of ahmedabad by giving CMAT Entrance exam and pease suggest some IT College
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Some of the top MBA colleges in Ahmedabad include IIM Ahmedabad, MICA, Institute of Management, Nirma University, ICFAI Business School, Indus University, Silver Oak University, GLS University , etc.
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Hello Sir, I am preparing for Cmat. Can you tell me what is the cutoff for MCA in top colleges in gujarat.
Hello aspirant,
Colleges that accept the CMAT will each declare the CMAT cut off date of 2024. As more than 1000 B-schools throughout the country accept CMAT scores for admission to their MBA and PGDM programs, applicants should aim for a 100 percentile on the exam, which is between 345 and 360 points.
To know the cutoff of top colleges in Gujrat, you can visit the website by following link:
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cmat-cutoff
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