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CMAT

What is CMAT Exam?

Common Management Admission Test or CMAT is a widely recognized entrance exam which helps candidates get admission in more than 1300 colleges across India. Some of the top listed colleges that accept CMAT exam score are JBIMS, Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, KJ SIMSR, Greatlakes Chennai, Goa Institute of Management, XISS Ranchi etc which are all affiliated to recognizing bodies like AICTE and UGC. The students opting for the exam has the leverage of selecting up to 4 test cities of their preference and the system generates one of those cities and allocates it to the student. NTA has been responsible for managing the online deliverance of CMAT across prometric centers since 2019.

CMAT 2025 Exam Notification and Overview

The notification for CMAT 2025 has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). While the exam dates has been announced, candidates can check the exam date and all other information below or on the official website of CMAT- https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ The registration process is has been started for CMAT 2025.
The CMAT 2025 will be a computer-based test (CBT) and will include the following sections: Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Candidates are advised to start their preparation early and stay updated with official announcements.

CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

  • Graduation Required: You need a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply.

  • Marks: No minimum percentage is needed to appear for CMAT. Just passing marks are enough.
    Some MBA colleges may require 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

  • Age Limit: There is no age limit. Anyone can apply at any stage of their career.

CMAT 2025 Important Dates
Date Upcoming Exam Date
14-Nov-2024
CMAT 2025 registration starts
13-Dec-2024 (9:50 pm)
CMAT 2025 Registration ends
15-Dec-2024 to 17-Dec-2024
CMAT 2025 Form correction window
20 January 2025
CMAT 2025 Admit card release
25 January 2025
CMAT 2025 Date of Examination
One week after the exam
CMAT 2025 Answer key release and challenge
One week after the exam
CMAT 2025 Final answer key release
Three weeks after the exam
CMAT 2025 Result declaration
CMAT Paper Pattern 2025
Number of sections
5 (Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
Mode of examination
Online
Duration of exam
180 minutes
Number of Shifts
One
Number of questions
100
Total Marks
400
Number of answer choices
4
CMAT Marking scheme
4 marks for correct answer -1 mark for incorrect answer
Language of paper
English
CMAT 2025 Application Fee

The updated application fee details for the CMAT 2025 exam are now available on the official website. Here’s the current fee structure:

  • INR 2,500 for General category male candidates.
  • INR 1,250 for General category female and reserved category students (SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS).

The registration fee is non-refundable once paid, and the entire process is conducted online, including uploading scanned images, fee payment, and printing the confirmation page and admit card. Ensure to follow the guidelines carefully during registration

Syllabus for CMAT Exam.
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
  1. Arithmetic
  2. Geometry
  3. Algebra
  4. Number System
  5. Probability & Set theory
  6. Permutation and Combination
  7. Charts (Column, Bar, Pie)
  8. Tables
  9. Graphs (Line & Area)
  10. Venn Diagram
  11. Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning
  1. Arrangements
  2. Blood Relations
  3. Series
  4. Statement Conclusions
  5. Venn Diagrams
  6. Coding and Decoding
  7. True/False Statements
  8. Puzzles
  9. Visual Reasoning
  10. Calendars
Language Comprehension
  1. Paragraph Jumbles
  2. Fill In the Blanks
  3. Idioms/Phrases and clauses
  4. Reading Comprehension
  5. Grammar – Articles, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Prepositions, Adjectives, Adverbs etc
  6. Language Usage and Their Rules
  7. Vocabulary
General Awareness
  1. Static GK – Geography, Politics, History
  2. Recent Current Affairs
  3. Significant National and International Events
  4. Business & Economics
  5. Important Personalities
  6. Important Award Recipients for the given year
  7. Sports
CMAT Cut Offs 2025: 

Several well-regarded B-schools are expected to accept CMAT scores within the 80-85 percentile range for admissions in 2024. While these cut-offs are estimates, they provide a good indication of the eligibility criteria for MBA/PGDM programs. Some of the prominent institutions that may accept this percentile include:

  • Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon

  • Xavier Business School, Xavier University

  • Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida

  • NIBM, Pune

  • IFMR, Chennai

  • IFIM, Bangalore

  • Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai

These are estimates based on previous years’ trends, and actual cut-offs for CMAT 2024 may vary depending on factors like the number of applicants and exam difficulty