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A CMAT or the Common Management Admission Test, managed by NTA or the National Testing Agency, is a pan-India entrance exam for admissions to management programs like MBA and PGDM offered by different PMs across India. The Computer based test scheme is organized into four parts, Quantitative techniques & data interpretation, Logical reasoning, Language comprehension and General awareness. CMAT appropriately evaluates the potential aptitude through assessing the logical skills and the language abilities, which are considered as the key factors for pursuing a regular study in management.
The NTA conducted its CMAT 2023 that was a computer-based test at various centers on Feb 28 (Sunday) all across the country. In total, more than 40 thousand people showed up to take the test this year with the purpose of the entrance into the management sector and competing for thousands of possible available seats. However, the exact releasing date of the CMAT 2023 results is not yet certain; NTA is expected to declare the results in the second week of March 2023. The result scorecard will be available on the official website using the applicants’ application number and password.
The authority has not picked up the day and date of CMAT 2024 exams. While it is hard to say exactly when the CMAT 2024 will be held since past trends indicate January/February 2024 as the probable month. All details regarding registering, hall ticket and the format of the exam as required will be released on the website of NTA in due course.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | Tentative May 2024 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Pattern | Objective type (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Questions per Section | 20 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Syllabus | Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| Results Date | Tentative July 2024 |
| Exam | Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CMAT | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level management entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by AICTE approved institutions in India. |
| CAT | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) | Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national level management entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by IIMs and other top B-schools in India. |
| XAT | Xavier's School of Management (XLRI) | Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is a national level management entrance exam conducted by XLRI for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by XLRI and other top B-schools in India. |
| NMAT by GMAT | GMAT India | National Management Aptitude Test (NMAT by GMAT) is a national level management entrance exam conducted by GMAT India for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by top B-schools in India. |
| SNAP | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) is a national level management entrance exam conducted by SIBM for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by SIBM and other top B-schools in India. |
| IIFT | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Entrance Test (IIFT) is a national level management entrance exam conducted by IIFT for admission to MBA in Foreign Trade programs offered by IIFT and other top B-schools in India. |
| Criteria | Old CMAT Eligibility Criteria | New CMAT Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university | Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Nationality | Citizen of India | Citizen of India |
| Age limit | Minimum of 21 years on the date of the CMAT exam | No minimum age limit |
| Minimum aggregate percentage | 55% (50% for reserved categories) | 50% (45% for reserved categories) |
| Category | Reserved Seats (%) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
