The CMAT Exam Syllabus comprises five sections: Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, General Awareness, Language Comprehension, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. NTA will not release an official CMAT Syllabus on its website. The authority will mention only the sections that must be included in the CMAT exam syllabus.
NTA introduced a new section in CMAT in 2021 on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Though in 2021 this sector was optional, in 2022 it is made mandatory.
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 Effect | Venn Diagram |
| CMAT Syllabus: Language Comprehension Topics | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rural Entrepreneurship |
| Overview of Entrepreneurship | Women Entrepreneurship |
| Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India | Emerging Trends in Social Entrepreneurship |
| Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development | Principles of Business Organisation |
| Theories and Models of Entrepreneurship | Motivation, Communication, and Leadership |
| Framework of Entrepreneurship Theories | Dimensions of Entrepreneurship |
| Models of Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurial Society |
| Emerging Models of Corporate Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurial Culture |
The newly added section in CMAT exam on Innovation and Entrepreneurship which has 20 questions, covers topics like Innovative business practices, Government plans and policies, global entrepreneurs, etc.
The syllabus for the test is not strictly pre-defined by AICTE or the National Testing Agency (NTA). It covers all the important topics on which questions are formed in each section.
CMAT syllabus 2025 is based on previous CMAT exam pattern, and topics on each of the five sections of the exam which appeared in earlier. The exam is conducted to provide admission to students in various post graduate management programmes. These programmes includes:
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