CMAT

 

 

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

 

The Common Management Admission Test is administered by the National Testing Agency (CMAT). A nationwide test for management programmes is being offered. The creation of NTA has been recognised as a top testing organisation that is independent and self-supporting and will administer a number of entrance tests for admission to programmes provided at higher educational institutions, including JEE, NEET, CMAT, GPAT, and UGC NET. Over time, the NTA calendar is probably going to grow to include more tests. The AICTE organised CMAT (All India Council for Technical Education) The NTA will reveal the exam dates in February 2023. The timetable release will be followed by the start of CMAT registrations. For a price of INR 2,000, applicants who intend to take the test can register and complete the CMAT application form online at the NTA website (INR 1,000 for women and reserved category students). The CMAT exam will be given at specified testing locations in more than 100 Indian cities. Candidates who intend to take the CMAT in 2023 must begin their test preparation at least six months in advance of the exam.

 

 

CMAT Exam Highlights 2023

 

CMAT is a three hour MCQ based test. Take a look at the table below to know key highlights of CMAT 2023 exam:

 

CMAT Features	Details
CMAT Full Form	Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Exam Syllabus	Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension & Verbal Ability General Awareness Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Exam Pattern	100 questions in MCQ format
Language	English
Exam Fees	INR 2,000 (General category male) INR 1,000 (General category female/reserved category students)
Exam Purpose	Admission to 1,300 MBA colleges
Course Offered	MBA/PGDM
No. of Test Cities	124 (for CMAT 2022)
No. of applicants	70,000 (approx.)
Exam Helpdesk No.	-
CMAT Official Website	https://cmat.nta.nic.in/

 

 

CMAT Exam Dates 2023

 

The last week of January or the first week of February will mark the announcement of the CMAT exam dates for 2023. See the following table for a rough timetable for CMAT 2023 based on the schedule from the previous year:

 

CMAT Events	CMAT Exam Dates	Salient Features
CMAT registrations start	First week of February 2023	Commencement of CMAT registration process at NTA website.
CMAT registrations end	Third week of March, 2023	Conclusion of CMAT registration process.
Form correction	Fourth week of March 2023	Candidates will be allowed to upload new images and signatures if required.
CMAT admit card download begins	First week of April 2023	Admit card to be available on the official website for download till exam day.
CMAT 2023 exam	Second week of April 2023	Exam to be held at designated exam centres across India.
CMAT answer key release	Third week of April 2023	CMAT answer key, question paper and individual response sheets available on NTA website.
CMAT answer key challenge	Third week of April 2023	Candidates can challenge answer keys by filling an online application form.
CMAT 2023 result announcement	Fourth week of April 2023	Scorecards to be released on the official website along with all India rank list.

 

 

CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023

 

• Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any stream, with a minimum three-year duration, from an AICTE-approved college or university.
• Candidates who are in their last year of undergraduate study may also apply to take the CMAT test, provided that their results will be released prior to the start of the academic year.
• The CMAT has no minimum score requirement.
• There is no maximum age for applicants or test takers for the CMAT.

 

 

CMAT Reservation Criteria 2023

 

Although there is no official reservation policy for the CMAT test, B-schools that accept CMAT scores will take into account reservation requirements set out by the Government of India when making admissions decisions. Candidates must indicate their reservation status (caste/PwD category) on the CMAT application form in order to receive advantages for reservations at the time of admission.

 

CMAT Reservation Policy

 

Category	Reservation (in percentage)
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.5%
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)	27%
General/Open	50.5%
PwD	5% in each category

 

 

CMAT Reservation under Persons with Disabilities:

 

Candidates may apply for admission under the PwD category if they have at least a 40% impairment (from one of the specified disabilities). The list of impairments for PwD includes:

1. Low eyesight and being blind
2. hearing loss and deafness
3. Cerebral palsy, leprosy treated, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy are examples of locomotor impairment.
4. Autism, intellectual disability, particular learning impairment, mental illness, and those with various disabilities ranging from (1) to (4) are among the "specified disabilities" included in the RPwD Act of 2016. 

 

 

CMAT Registration/Application Process 2023

 

The five phases of the CMAT registration procedure are: online registration; filling out the online application; uploading scanned copies of one's photo and signature; paying the CMAT fees; and choosing the test location. You must pay the CMAT exam costs online. Read on for the CMAT registration process in detail:

CMAT registration window 2023

 

 

CMAT Registration 2023

 

The detailed CMAT registration process is shown below. Fill out the CMAT application form according to the instructions:

 

STEP 1: Apply for Online Registration for CMAT 2023

• Open a new browser and go to the CMAT NTA website.
• To register, click the "new registration" button.
• The registration page for CMAT 2023 will appear.
• Enter information including your name, birthdate, city, email address, password, and mobile phone number.
• Select "Submit"
• There will be a 12-digit application number shown.

 

STEP 2: Fill the CMAT Application Form

• To re-log in, enter your application number and password.
• Add your academic information to the application form.
• Once the form has been reviewed, click the submit button.
• Before submitting the application form, you should edit any fields you like.

 

STEP 3: Upload Documents

Upload your passport-size photo, signature, and PwD certificate after completing the CMAT application form (if applicable). The details are provided below:

 

CMAT Documents	Size Limit and format
Passport size photograph	10 kb to 200 kb in JPG/JPEG format
Scanned signature	4 kb to 30 kb in JPG/JPEG format
PwD certificate	50 kb to 300 kb in JPG/JPEG format

 

STEP 4: Pay CMAT Application Fee

 

Through SBI/HDFC banking facilities, including debit/credit cards, net banking, and UPI/PAYTM, the fees may be paid online. The table of CMAT costs by category is shown below:

Category	CMAT application fee
General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male)	INR 2,000
General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Female)	INR 1,000
SC, ST, PWD (Male)	INR 1,000
SC, ST, PWD (Female)	INR 1,000
Transgender	INR 1,000

 

STEP 5: Download Confirmation page

A page confirming the submission of the application will display when the application cost has been paid. The applicant must save this page as proof of successfully submitting the CMAT application form and payments by downloading it.

 

Documents Required for CMAT Registration 2023

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Graduation marksheet
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• PWD/DA certificate (if applicable)
• Signature of the candidate on a white paper
• Recent passport size photo preferable against white background

 

 

CMAT Syllabus 2023: Highlights

 

View a few of the CMAT syllabus's most crucial subjects from each of the five parts. The CMAT question paper gives these themes a higher weight than the other topics.

CMAT Sections	CMAT Topics
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation	Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, etc.
Logical Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, etc.
Language Comprehension	Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc.
General Awareness	Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship	Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business

 

 

Section Wise CMAT Syllabus 2023

 

The subjects from the curriculum, broken down by section, that applicants must study in order to be prepared for the CMAT 2023 are listed below. The CMAT syllabus's portions are all equally important. However, the importance of each issue in each part may differ.

 

CMAT Syllabus: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation 

There are 20 multiple-choice questions in the Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation section. This component of the CMAT syllabus includes, among other things:

 

CMAT Syllabus: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Topics
Tabulation	Mean, Mode, Median	Geometry
Pipes and Cisterns	Simple Interest and Compound Interest	Time-Speed-Distance
Probability	Alligation & Mixtures	Profit and Loss
Permutations & Combinations	Percentages	Work and Time
In-equations	Quadratic and linear equations	Mensuration
Algebra	Line Graph	Number System
Ratio and Proportion	Binomial Theorem	Pie Chart, Bar Chart

 

 

CMAT Syllabus: Logical Reasoning

 

There are 20 MCQs in the logical reasoning section. The majority of the questions are logic-based, thus the applicant has to study fundamental ideas and formulas. The following are some of the subjects covered in the CMAT's logical reasoning section:

 

CMAT Syllabus: Logical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning	Analogy Test	Direction and Distance Test
Linear Arrangements	Blood Relationship Tests	Ranking Tests
Statements and Arguments	Coding and Decoding	Statements Assumptions
Sequencing	Inferences	Statements and Conclusion
Matrix Arrangements	Non-Verbal Reasoning	Symbol Based Problems
Number Series	Cause and Effects	Venn Diagram

 

CMAT Syllabus: Language Comprehension

 

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension parts make up the Language Comprehension section. There are 20 questions total in both sections. The following are key themes for the CMAT's English Language section:

 

CMAT Syllabus: Language Comprehension
Reading Comprehension	English Usage Errors	Synonyms
English Grammar	Paragraph Completion	Antonyms
Jumbled Para	One-Word Substitution	Verbal Ability
Sentence Correction	Idioms	Phrases

 

CMAT Syllabus: General Awareness

 

Additionally, there are 20 questions in the General Awareness part that will test both static and current knowledge. Important subjects covered in the CMAT's General Awareness portion include:

 

CMAT Syllabus: General Awareness
Literature	Trade Awareness	Geography
Indian Constitution	Politics	History
Current Affairs of National and International Economy	Economics	Culture
Personalities in News	Sports News	Science in Everyday Life

 

CMAT Syllabus: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

 

• Concepts of Entrepreneurship

• Overview of Entrepreneurship

• Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India

• Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development

• Theories and Models of Entrepreneurship

• Framework of Entrepreneurship Theories

• Models of Entrepreneurship

• Emerging Models of Corporate Entrepreneurship

• Dimensions of Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurial Society

• Entrepreneurial Culture

• Rural Entrepreneurship

• Women Entrepreneurship

• Emerging Trends in Social Entrepreneurship

• Principles of Business Organisation

• Motivation, Communication and Leadership

 

 

CMAT Syllabus: Section Wise Weightage

 

The weighting of the subjects included in the CMAT syllabus is equal section by section. The 100 MCQs on the CMAT exam paper in 2023 will be distributed evenly across each section. Four marks will be given for each successful try, and one mark will be deducted for each unsuccessful attempt. The breakdown of the CMAT question paper is shown below:

 

CMAT Sections	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation	20	80
Logical Reasoning	20	80
Language Comprehension	20	80
General Awareness	20	80
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional)	20	80

 

 

CMAT Test Cities (As per last year)

 

 

 

CMAT Admit Card 2023:

 

A week prior to the test date, the NTA releases the CMAT admission card on the exam website. After the registration period has ended, the date for CMAT admit card download is made public. Depending on the CMAT 2023 test schedule, the admit card will be released either in the final week of March or the first week of April. Using the login ID and password they generated while registering for the CMAT in 2023, registered candidates can get their CMAT admission cards.

A candidate's name, application number, photo, signature, gender, residence, age, and other vital facts for identification are all included on the CMAT admission card. The CMAT admit card 2023 will also include the candidate's identity and information on the exam centre, timings, reporting time, entry requirements, exam requirements, etc.

 

How To Download the CMAT Admit Card 2023?

 

Up to the exam day, the CMAT admit card is available for download from the official website. Follow the instructions below to download the CMAT 2023 admission card:

• Visit NTA-website CMAT's for further information.
• Click the button labelled "Download CMAT 2023 Admit Card."
• CMAT registration ID and password must be entered.
• Print out the admissions ticket after downloading it.

 

 

Details Mentioned in CMAT Admit Card 2023

 

At the CMAT test location, the admission card serves as the primary form of candidate identification. Candidates must check that their CMAT admit card 2023 has the information listed below:

• Candidate's name
• Father's name
• Roll number
• Application number
• Category
• Gender
• Photograph
• Signature
• Test date and time
• Reporting time at the venue
• Exam venue address
• Self declaration for COVID-19 (to be filled by the candidate)
• Other instructions for the candidate

 

 

CMAT Answer Key 2023

 

The CMAT answer key includes section-specific questions, potential replies, and the appropriate responses. Following the exam, the CMAT 2023 solution key will be made available in the month of April. Candidates will need to visit the CMAT-NTA website and log in using their CMAT credentials in order to get the CMAT 2023 answer key. The CMAT 2023 question and answer sheet (response sheet) can be downloaded in PDF format from the dashboard.

 

 

Steps to download CMAT 2023 Answer Key

 

To obtain your CMAT 2023 Response Key, follow the steps outlined below.

• Step 1: Access the CMAT website (cmat.nta.nic.in).
• Step 2: From the drop-down box, choose "Show Question Papers and Responses." The CMAT 2023 Response Key can be downloaded directly from this website as well.
• Step 3: Click Sign In, then in your Application No., Password, and Security Pin.
• Step 4: Your CMAT 2023 Response Sheet will appear on the screen.
• The fifth step is to review the questions and answers and print a copy for your records.

 

 

Result of CMAT 2023

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CMAT results for 2023 online. Candidates can use their login IDs to get the CMAT result cum scorecard once it is made accessible on the official website. The CMAT 2023 test will probably take place in the last or first week of March. As a consequence, by the end of April 2023, the CMAT result will be released. Over 1,300 B-Schools in India accept CMAT test scores as a prerequisite for admission. Candidates who pass the CMAT in 2023 may submit an application to one of these MBA schools to request admission to the postgraduate Management programme of their choosing. Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview, and CMAT score/cutoff are used to determine admission (PI).

 

 

Steps to Check CMAT 2023 Result

 

The actions that candidates must complete in order to view their CMAT 2023 Score or scorecard are as follows:

• Visit the NTA website to view the CMAT results.
• Visit the NTA homepage and choose the relevant link, "View CMAT 2023 Result," to access the CMAT 2023 result.
• To log in, provide the necessary data, such as your Application Number, Password, or Date of Birth.
• Next, choose the "Submit" tab.
• You may view your CMAT scorecard on the phone.
• The scorecard may be saved to your computer.
• Create a copy for your records.

 

 

Cutoff for CMAT 2023

 

The CMAT cut off is the minimal score or percentile necessary for enrollment in MBA programmes provided by universities that take the CMAT. Candidates must achieve the minimal CMAT cutoff percentiles and pass the institute's screening process in order to be considered for admission. Top MBA schools often accept CMAT scores between the 95th and 99th percentile each year.

 

CMAT Cut Offs: Colleges Accepting 90 Percentile and Above

 

For a list of business schools that accept CMAT scores between the 90th and 99th percentile, see the table below. The exact cut offs for the CMAT 2023 may differ from these rough estimates.

Colleges Accepting CMAT score	CMAT Cut Off Percentiles
JBIMS, Mumbai	99.90+
Goa Institute of Management	95-99
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management	95-99
SIMSREE, Mumbai	99.00+
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	95-99
University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences	95-99
Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi	95

 

CMAT Cut Offs: Colleges Accepting 80-85 Percentile Range

 

For a list of business schools that accept CMAT scores between the 80th and 85th percentile, see the table below. The exact cut offs for the CMAT 2023 may differ from these rough estimates.

Colleges Accepting CMAT score	CMAT Cut Off Percentiles
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai	85
Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore	80
Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management	85
IFIM, Bangalore	85
IFMR, Chennai	85
NIBM, Pune	85
NL Dalmiya Institute of Management	85
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
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow	80
KIIT School of Management	80
IPE Hyderabad	80
SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai	80
Chetana Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai	80

 

CMAT Cut Offs: Colleges Accepting 75 Percentile and Below

 

For a list of B-schools that accept CMAT results below the 75th percentile, see the table below. The real CMAT cut off for 2023 may differ from these just approximations.

Colleges Accepting CMAT score	CMAT Cut Off Percentiles
IMTECH, Greater Noida	75
BIT, Mesra	75
DY Patil School of Management, Pune	75
NIA Pune: National Insurance Academy	75
Calcutta Business School	75
NDIM New Delhi	75
XIME Chennai	75
IES Management College And Research Centre, Mumbai	75
Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida	75
FIIB Delhi: Fortune Institute of International Business	70
EDII Ahmedabad	70
VESIM Mumbai	70
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies	70
Delhi School of Business	70
EMPI Business School New Delhi	65
Jaypee Business School (JBS) Noida	65
IIMS Pune	65

 

 

CMAT 2023 Counselling

 

For applicants who have passed the CMAT, NTA will not conduct any centralised counselling. The CMAT Counseling 2023 procedure will begin following the release of the merit list. Based on how well each candidate performed on the exam, a merit list will be created. Candidates can participate in the counselling sessions held by various colleges and universities based on their CMAT score.

At the time of counselling, it is necessary to produce the necessary documentation and make the necessary payments. Based on the shortlisted individuals' CMAT scores, selected colleges, and seat availability, seats will be assigned to them.

 

Documents Required for CMAT Counselling

 

The following is a list of the documents that applicants must bring to CMAT counselling:

• CMAT Admit Card
• Birth certificate
• CMAT Scorecard
• Class 10th and 12th sheet and certificate
• The graduation mark sheet and certificate
• Caste certificate
• Valid ID proof
• Address proof