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CMAT (Common Management Addmission Test) Exam

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CMAT Exam 2025

CMAT Highlights:

  • Common Management Admission Test is a national level entrance examination for admissions in into management programmes
  • Initially till 2018 it was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) every year under the guidelines of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
  • It is now by conducted by NTA
  • It is a computer based three hours online test conducted in a single session to evaluate the candidates knowledge on various segments like Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness.
  • More than 75,000 candidates apply for the test every year
  • The results are declared through online mode
  • After the completion of the exam, NTA releases the preliminary answer key of the exam.
  • The marks are accepted by all AICTE approved Colleges/Universities
Overview of the exam
CMAT Full Form Common Management Admission Test
Name of Organisation National Testing Agency [NTA]
Mode of CMAT Exam 2025 Online Computer Based Test [CBT]
Medium of Instruction English
CMAT 2025 Important Dates
CMAT 2025 application form release 14-Nov-2024
CMAT 2025 exam date 25-Jan-2025
CMAT 2025 final answer key release date 31-Jan-2025 to 02-Feb-2025
CMAT 2025 result date 13-Feb-2025

Courses offered by various institutes accepting the entrance exam marks are:

  • MBA-Masters in Business Administration
  • PGCM-Post Graduate Course in Management
  • PGDM

CMAT Application

Registration Process for Common Management Admission Test:

  • Register online with name, date of birth, city, mobile number and email ID
  • Fill the CMAT application form with personal and academic details and choice of test city
  • Upload scanned image and signature in prescribed dimension
  • Pay CMAT registration fees via debit card, credit card, online banking or mobile wallets

Eligibility for CMAT 2025:

  • Must be a citizen of India.
  • There is no age restriction for appearing in CMAT-2025.
  • Final year graduation students can apply for CMAT online exam.
  • Graduates from any discipline can apply for CMAT exam
  • There is no minimum aggregate cut off to apply

CMAT Syllabus

The CMAT 2025 exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is a national-level entrance test for admission to management programs across India. The CMAT exam syllabus comprises five sections, each containing 20 questions, testing candidates on a wide range of skills and knowledge areas. The five key sections include Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Each section is designed to assess different competencies: Language Comprehension evaluates reading and verbal skills, Logical Reasoning checks analytical thinking, and Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation measures numerical and problem-solving ability. The General Awareness section tests a candidate’s knowledge of current affairs and static GK, while Innovation & Entrepreneurship, a unique addition to the CMAT syllabus, assesses business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking. With diverse topics under each section, the CMAT demands a well-rounded preparation strategy from aspirants aiming for top B-schools.

For more information visit Further CMAT Syllabus

CMAT Preparation

This is a national level management entrance exam for admissions in MBA and PGDM programmes. It is a computer based three hours online exam. Some of the preparation tips for the exam:

  • Get familiar with the syllabus- While most of the questions are based on the basic concepts, some of the questions can be tricky and may require a lot of logical thinking.
  • Practicing mock tests is one of the most important tips that will provide useful insights into the exam. It makes easier for the students o understand their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Time management is an important matter for entrance exam. Students must have a clear idea on how much time to spend in each sections.
  • Having a good fundamental knowledge. Most of the questions to come in the exams are basic fundamental concepts

For more information visit CMAT Preparation

CMAT Exam

CMAT rankings are determined by candidates' scores out of a total of 400 marks, which are influenced by factors like question difficulty, number of test-takers, and overall performance trends. The CMAT exam answer key, released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), helps candidates estimate their scores before final results are announced. Rankings are presented as percentile scores and All India Ranks, which are critical for MBA and PGDM admissions across 1,000+ AICTE-approved institutes in India. A higher percentile boosts your chances of getting shortlisted by top B-schools, as it reflects your performance across all exam sections

For more information visit CMAT Ranking

CMAT Counselling

How to check the CMAT exam result 2025?

  • First go to the website of CMAT
  • Open the login page
  • enter the details-
    • Application Number
    • DOB
    • Security Pin
  • CMAT result will be displayed in the screen

Stages of Counselling:

  • First students will have to register online and apply for the counselling process. Without registration they cannot participate in the selection round.
  • Students need to pay the registering fee (fee will vary according to the colleges/universities)
  • Second stage is to fill their choice and lock the same. It is to be noted that after the choice section is locked, the data cannot be altered
  • Third is the seat allotment round. Students will get seats according to their rank, preference of the course and availability of the seats. Candidates with good ranks will have the first choice to select colleges according to their interest.

For more information visit CMAT Counselling

FAQs

The CMAT exam is conducted by NTA.
The student who has a bachelor’s degree are eligible to attend an exam.
The duration of the exam is 3 hours followed by the total marks 400.
Yes. The negative answer posses negative marks in the CMAT exam.
The exam carries 4 sections such as Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, and Logical and Analytical Reasoning.
Each section of CMAT contains 20 questions.
Yes, you can. But, do attend the section you are sure about first
There are no such age restrictions as of now.
The CMAT application fee is ₹2,500 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) and ₹1,250 for all others.

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