The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India. The exam is conducted for admission to management programs offered by various B-Schools and management institutes across India.
The CMAT is a computer-based test that assesses the candidate’s ability across various sections including quantitative techniques and data interpretation, logical reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and is of duration of three hours.
The eligibility criterion for CMAT includes a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The exam is usually conducted once a year in the month of January, and the results are announced in February.
Candidates who clear the CMAT exam are eligible to apply for admission to various management programs including MBA, PGDM, and similar courses offered by different colleges and universities in India.
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Sections | Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension & General Awareness + Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Number of Questions | 100 (Every section has 20 questions) |
| Duration of the Test | 180 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | Every question carries 4 marks. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted |
CMAT Exam Pattern: Sectional Division
The distribution of questions by CMAT segment and its scoring system are shown in the table below:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Admit Card
The CMAT exams admit card will likely be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the final week of April. The CMAT test will be given by NTA in May. As of right now, there hasn’t been any formal word regarding the release of the CMAT admit card. Using their application number and date of birth, the enrolled candidates can access the CMAT test website, cmat.nta.nic.in, to download their admit cards. It is required to bring a printed copy of the CMAT admission card and one valid picture ID to the testing location on the day of the exam. If a candidate does not present their CMAT admission card and ID proof, they will not be allowed to access the CMAT exam location. So, before the exam, applicants must download their CMAT admit card. NTA has been releasing CMAT intimation slips ahead of the distribution of the admission card for the previous two to three years. NTA may also release the CMAT notification slip this year.
Steps to download CMAT Admit Card
- Visit cmat.nta.nic.in to access CMAT NTA’s official website.
- Candidates must now log in using their CMAT registration number, date of birth, or application number and password, among other information.
- The candidate’s information will appear when you click the “Sign in” option. Click the “Download admit card” option when you reach the bottom of the page.
- Take a printout of the CMAT admit card after reviewing all the information printed on it for future use.
CMAT Exam Centres
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CMAT exam centre list. One must select a test centre throughout the CMAT application process based on their preferences.
| Assam | Andaman and Nicobar | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Bihar | Chandigarh | Haryana |
| Himachal Pradesh | Ladakh | Kerala |
| Karnataka | Lakshadweep | Meghalaya |
| Manipur | Madhya Pradesh | Mizoram |
| Nagaland | Puducherry | Odisha |
| Tamil Nadu | Rajasthan | Telangana |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttarakhand | West Bengal |
CMAT Registration
The CMAT registration link on the NTA authority’s official website has since been disabled. Candidates must complete CMAT Registration and submit the online application form on the official website before the deadline in order to be considered for the CMAT Exam. The CMAT fee is unchanged as the previous year.
Follow the procedures listed below to finish the CMAT registration process.
- Visit CMAT’s website for further information.
- The registration number and password will be delivered to the phone number and email address you provide when you register for the CMAT Exam along with additional personal information.
- Use your CMAT registration number and password to log in.
- After logging in, you will need to fill out the application by providing your personal information, academic background, employment experience (if any), and other information.
- Choose the CMAT exam centre and cities.
- Next, upload the necessary documents, including pictures and signatures.
- Once you have completed all of the aforementioned processes, payment will be needed.
- Before paying for the CMAT, be sure to carefully review your application and make any required changes.
- Finally, pay for the CMAT online.
- Print the application form once it has been correctly filled out for your records.
CMAT Exam Result cum Scorecard
NTA will announce the CMAT results and scoring when the test has ended. Candidates can access their CMAT Results by entering their login information. Take note of the procedures below to learn how to download the CMAT scorecard cumulative result.
- Access the CMAT website with a login.
- Go to the ‘NTA CMAT scorecard’ tab.
- Enter the correct login information.
- Download the CMAT scorecard by clicking the ‘Submit’ option.
Cover the CMAT application fee.
Through SBI/HDFC banking facilities, the fees may be paid online. On March, the fee payment window will close at 11:50 PM. The table of CMAT costs by category are shown:
| Category | CMAT application fee |
| General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) | INR 2,000 |
| General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Female) | INR 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PWD (Male) | INR 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PWD (Female) | INR 1,000 |
| Transgender | INR 1,000 |
Colleges Accepting Exam Fees
| Colleges Accepting Exam Fees |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida |
| IFMR Graduate School of Business Krea University |
| Amrita School of Business Coimbatore |
| Woxsen University Hyderabad |
| Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) Hyderabad |
| IES’s Management College And Research Centre, Mumbai |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida |
| Chandragupt Institute of Management – CIMP Patna |
| Delhi School of Business (DSB) Delhi |
| MATS MIME Bangalore (Jain University) |
| National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon |
CMAT Selection Procedure
NTA, the national testing agency, won’t be involved in the CMAT selection procedure. The participating institutes will use a variety of selection criteria, such as a shortlist of applicants based on CMAT performance as well as WAT/GD/PI, etc. Therefore, candidates for the CMAT are recommended to inquire about the CMAT admissions process of the specific institute they wish to apply to.
For admission to MBA programmes at participating institutes, the CMAT is a nationwide entrance exam. Three rounds of the Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview will make up the bulk of the CMAT selection process. The CMAT selection process may differ from one institute to another. The CMAT score will not be used in the admissions process moving forward.
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