CMAT 2024
Common Management Admission Test(CMAT) will be conducted by National Testing Agency(NTA). CMAT 2024 will be conducted on in March 2023 in 2 different slots.
- Shift 1: 9:00 A.M. to 12/12:30 P.M.
- Shift 2: 3:00 P.M. to 06:00/06:30 P.M.
CMAT 2024 Important Dates
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
| CMAT 2024 Registration begins | Feb 2024 |
| CMAT 2024 Registration last date | March 2024 |
| CMAT 2024 Hall ticket | Will be announced |
| CMAT 2024 Exam date | Will be announced |
| CMAT 2024 Result | Will be announced |
| Application Fee |
Rs. 2000(Gen Open Male) Rs. 1000(Gen Open Female, Reserved categories, Transgender) |
| Exam Time |
9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm |
CMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- A student must have completed graduation – 50% Marks For General Category & 45% for ST/SC/PWD category
- The students in the final year of graduation can also apply
- There is no age limit
CMAT 2024 Exam Pattern – Major Change
Total 5 sections and 100 questions – Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Language Comprehension, Innovation and Entrepreneurship(optional). Each section has 20 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Quant & DI | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
|
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme
Correct answer +4 marks, Wrong answer -1 mark
CMAT Test Duration: 3 hours (3 hours 30 minutes for students who opted for Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
CMAT Past Papers PDF
| Year | Question Paper with Solution |
| 2021 | Download |
| 2020 | Download |
| 2019 | Download |
| 2018 Slot 1 | Download |
| 2018 Slot 2 | Download |
CMAT 2024 Syllabus
CMAT Language Comprehension
- English Grammar
- Jumbled Para
- Sentence Correction
- English Usage Errors
- Paragraph Completion
- One-word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence Improvement
- Reading Comprehension
CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Tabulation, Pie Chart, Bar Chart
- Partnership
- Geometry
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Time-Speed-Distance
- Probability
- Allegation & Mixtures
- Profit and Loss
- Permutations & Combinations
- Percentages
- Work and time
- Quadratic and linear equations
- Mensuration
- Algebra
- Averages
- Fraction and Decimals
- Graph
- Number Systems
CMAT Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Linear Arrangements
- Statements Arguments Sequencing
- Matrix Arrangements
- Number Series
- Cause and Effects
- Analogy Test
- Blood Relationship Tests
- Coding and Decoding
- Inferences
- Statements and Conclusion
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Symbol Based Problems
- Direction and Distance
- Test Ranking Tests
- Statements Assumptions
CMAT General Awareness
- Literature
- Indian Constitution
- Current Affairs of National and International Economy
- Personalities in News
- Sports News
- Economics
- Science in the Everyday Life
- Culture
- History
- Politics
- Trade Awareness
- Geography
CMAT 2024 Preparation Books
The difficulty level of CMAT is definitely less as compared with CAT, XAT, SNAP & IIFT. The CMAT 2019 exam was easy compared with CMAT 2018. One can refer RS Aggarwal books or Arun Sharma books to prepare for CMAT 2024 exam. If you are preparing for MBA CET 2021 exam then use the same material.
Top B-Schools accepting CMAT score
- Goa Institute of Management, Goa
- National Insurance Academy, NIA Pune
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
- Great lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- SIMSREE Sydenham, Mumbai
- National Institute of Bank Management, NIBM Pune
- Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship – XIME Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai
- Xavier Institute of Social Service, XISS Ranchi
- Institute for Financial Management and Research, IFMR Chennai
- IMT Hyderabad & IMT Nagpur
- BIMTECH Noida
- Christ University Bangalore
- KIIT Bhubaneshwar
- NDIM Delhi
- IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise
- IMS Ghaziabad
- GITAM Visakhapatnam
- ITM league Mumbai
All the MMS/MBA colleges accept CMAT score through the All India Quota
| Name of Institute | Fees in Lakh | Average Package Lakh per Annum |
|---|---|---|
| GIM Goa | 16 | 11+ |
| IFMR Chennai | 12 | 8+ |
| GLIM Chennai | 16+ | 11+ |
| XISS Ranchi | 8 | 5+ |
| BIMTECH Noida | 10+ | 7+ |
| IMT Nagpur | 11+ | 6+ |
| NIBM Pune | 12 | 9+ |
| NIA Pune | 11+ | 8+ |
| Christ University Bangalore | 8 | 6+ |
| XIME Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi | 13 | 7 |
| KIIT Bhubaneshwar | 12 | 12 |
| Shri Balaji Society Pune | 8 | 6+ |
| NDIM Delhi | 8.25 | 6 |
| IIEBM Pune | 8+ | 5+ |
| IMS Ghaziabad | 8 | 6 |
| IMDR Pune | 4+ | 5 |
| IBS Pune | 8+ | 6 |
| GITAM Visakhapatnam | 7+ | 5+ |
All MBA/MMS Colleges in Maharashtra accept CMAT score through the All India Quota in CAP Rounds. GD-PI is carried out for the PGDM admission process.
- JBIMS – MMS
- Sydenham – MMS
- KJ Somaiya – PGDM
- Welingkar – MMS/PGDM
- PUMBA – MBA
- NL Dalmia – PGDM
- SIES – MMS/PGDM
- Xavier – MMS
- Chetana – MMS/PGDM
- MET – MMS/PGDM
- IES – PGDM
- Indira – MBA/PGDM
- Lala’s – MMS
- Thakur – MMS
- Rizvi – MMS
CMAT 2024 Study Material
The study material for the MBA CET exam can be used for CMAT exam preparation. We provide free monthly updates for General Awareness in the form of PDF. It contains a monthly PDF with 200 questions with answers. No need to purchase books if you are already using books from RS Aggarwal or Arun Sharma, class notes will also work.
Read more: CMAT 2024 Study Material
CMAT 2024 Registration
Visit the official website https://cmat.nta.nic.in/ and keep the following documents ready for the registration process.
- A computer with proper internet connectivity
- The particulars of a valid Government ID proof
- The Date of Birth (as mentioned in the Class X Board Certificate)
- Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/Ration
- Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PAN Number/ Other valid Govt IDs.
- Educational/Qualification details
- Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background
- Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb)
- PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb) in jpg/jpeg format.
- List of City of your choice (Refer Annexure-IV for Cities)
- Bank account details for payment of the fee.
- A valid e-mail Id as important communications will be made on this e-mail Id
- A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this number
- A valid debit/credit card or Net banking account for ONLINE payment
CMAT 2024 Result
The CMAT 2024 result date is not announced
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