Purpose

The CMAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admissions to management programs (MBA) offered by AICTE-approved institutions and universities across India.

Conducting Authority

The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, and PWD candidates).
• Residency: Candidates must be Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
• Age Limit: There is no specific upper age limit for appearing in the CMAT exam.
• Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt the exam up to three times in consecutive years.

Exam Schedule

• Notification Release: Expected in the 4th week of July 2025
• Application Form Release: Expected in the 1st week of August 2025
• Last Date to Apply: Expected in the 3rd week of September 2025
• Correction Window: Expected in the 2nd week of October 2025
• Admit Card Availability: Expected in the 1st week of November 2025
• Exam Date: Expected on November 30, 2025
• Result Declaration: Expected in the 2nd week of January 2026
• Counselling and Seat Allocation: Begins immediately after result declaration

Application Process

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the NTA website (nta.ac.in).
2. Register: Complete the registration process by entering the required details.
3. Fill the Application Form: Fill out the CMAT application form and upload scanned documents.
4. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the fee using credit/debit cards or net banking.
5. Submit the Form: Submit the application form and print a hard copy for future reference.

Application Fee

• General Category Candidates: ₹1,500
• SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹750

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Total Questions: 100 questions
• Total Marks: 400 marks
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium: English

Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into four sections:

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation (QTI)

• Data tables
• Data sufficiency
• Logical puzzles

Logical Reasoning (LR)

• Logical puzzles
• Syllogisms
• Blood Relations

Language Comprehension (LC)

• English grammar
• Verbal reasoning
• Reading comprehension

General Awareness (GA)

• Current affairs
• Business environment
• Economy

Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and focus on the important topics.
2. Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each subject and stick to your schedule.
3. Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
4. Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your preparation and improve your speed and accuracy.
5. Focus on Concepts: Strengthen your understanding of fundamental concepts rather than rote learning.
6. Seek Guidance: Consider joining coaching classes or seeking guidance from teachers and mentors.
7. Stay Healthy

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