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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.

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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

 

 

 

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

 

STEP 2: Fill the CMAT Application Form

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

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:

 

 

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:

 

 

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.

 

 

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:

 

 

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: