CMAT 2023 | Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus
Sohini Chattopadhyay | Updated On - April, 22 2023
CMAT 2023 | NotificationCMAT 2023 | OverviewCMAT 2023 | Important DatesCMAT 2023 | Previous Exam HistoryPrevious Year PapersCMAT 2023 | Application FeeCMAT 2023 | EligibilityCMAT 2023 | Selection ProcessCMAT 2023 | Exam PatternCMAT 2023 | SyllabusCMAT 2023 | Answer KeyCMAT 2023 | ResultCMAT 2023 | FAQs
CMAT 2023 | Notification
NTA has published the CMAT 2023 notice and started the registration process from February 13, 2023. NTA is expected to conduct the CMAT on March, 2023. However, the date of the CMAT exam has not yet been announced by the National Testing Agency. Please check the link below for official notification-
CMAT 2023 | Overview
The CMAT 2023 exam offers MBA admission opportunities to more than 1000 MBA colleges in India, including some of the best-known management institutes. It is an important but easier MBA entrance exam. Below are the main highlights of the exam and other important details-
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CMAT Exam Conducting Body
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National testing Agency (NTA)
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CMAT Full Form
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Common Management Admission Test
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Number of MBA colleges under the Exam
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1000+
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Exam Date
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04 May 2023
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Exam Slots
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Single Slot Exam of 3 Hrs Duration
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Mode of CMAT Entrance exam
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Online Computer Based Test
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Total Questions in CMAT Entrance Exam
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100
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CMAT 2023 | Important Dates
Candidates appearing for CMAT 2023 can go through the detailed schedule for the CMAT exam given below-
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Events
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Dates
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CMAT Notification 2023 Release
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February 13, 2023
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Exam Registration starts
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February 13, 2023
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Last date to apply
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March 13, 2023 (Extended)
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Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/NetBanking/UPI / Paytm Wallet
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March 13, 2023
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Correction in Particulars of Application Form on the website only
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From March 13 to 16, 2023 (Upto 5 PM)
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Admit Card Download start date
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Before exam
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CMAT Exam Date
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04 May 2023
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Result Date
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Will be announced later on website
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CMAT 2023 | Previous Exam History
Candidates appearing for CMAT 2023 can check the details below from previous year-
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Application Date
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16 Feb–17 Mar 2022
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Exam Date
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9 April 2022
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Result
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30 Apr 2022
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Notification
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16 Feb 2022
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Cut-Off
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95-99 percentile
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Previous Year Papers
Candidates applying for CMAT 2023 can check previous year's question with solutions from the link below-
CMAT 2023 | Application Fee
Applicants can register at the CMAT-NTA website and complete the CMAT 2023 registration form now. The details are given below-
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Application process
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Online
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Exam Application Fee for Boys
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Rs.2000/-
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Application Fee for Girls
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Rs.1000/-
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Application Fee for EWS/OBC-NCL
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Rs.1000/-
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Application Fee for SC/ST/PwD
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Rs.1000/-
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CMAT 2023 | Eligibility
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Students who have achieved 50% of the qualifying grades in their undergraduate degree may complete the CMAT 2023 application form.
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Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
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Candidates who are in their final year of undergraduate studies and whose results will be announced before commencement of admission for the academic year 2023-2024 may also apply for the exam.
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The candidate must be a citizen of India.
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There is no age restriction for participating in the CMAT exam.
CMAT 2023 | Selection Process
NTA will no longer play a role after the CMAT 2023 results are announced. Applicants will be selected for further rounds of admission based on their CMAT score. CMAT colleges have their own selection criteria by which applicants are selected for the admissions process. Applicants applying for CMAT are therefore advised to find out about the CMAT selection process of the particular institution to which they intend to apply for admission.
CMAT is a nationwide entrance examination conducted for admission to MBA programs at participating institutions. The CMAT selection process consists mainly of three rounds after the publication of the CMAT score/merit list-
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Written aptitude test or ability test
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Group Discussion
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Personal interview
CMAT 2023 | Exam Pattern
According to the CMAT 2023 exam scheme-
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The exam will be conducted in online mode.
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The medium of the question paper will be in English only.
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The total time for the exam is 180 minutes.
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Each question carries 4 marks.
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For each incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted from the total score.
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Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no mark
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Sections
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Total Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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100
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Logical Reasoning
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20
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100
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Language Comprehension
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20
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100
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General Awareness
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20
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100
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship(Optional)
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20
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100
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Total
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100
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400
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CMAT 2023 | Syllabus
Candidates appearing for CMAT 2023 must refer to the CMAT exam syllabus when studying, to make sure you do not leave out any topics. Pay more attention to the important topics, i.e., the topics that have a higher priority. The detailed syllabus is given below-
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Subject
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Syllabus
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Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
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i) Tabulation
ii) Partnership iii) Geometry iv) Pipes and Cisterns v) Graph vi) Algebra vii) Pie Chart, Bar Chart viii) Ratio and Proportion ix) Line x) Time-Speed-Distance xi) Number System xii) Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
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Logical Reasoning
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i) Analytical Reasoning
ii) Analogy Test iii) Direction and Distance Test iv) Linear Arrangements v) Blood Relationship Tests vi) Ranking Tests vii) Statements and Arguments viii) Coding and Decoding ix) Statements Assumptions x) Number Series xii) Cause and Effects |
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Language Comprehension
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i) Reading Comprehension
ii) English Usage Errors iii) Synonyms iv) English Grammar v) Paragraph Completion vi) Antonyms vii) Jumbled Para viii) One-Word Substitution ix) Sentence Improvement x) Sentence Correction xi) Idioms xii) Phrases |
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General Awareness
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i) Literature
ii) Trade Awareness iii) Geography iv) Indian Constitution v) Politics vi) History vii) Current Affairs of National and International Economy viii) Economics ix) Culture x) Personalities in News xi) Sports News xii) Science in Everyday Life |
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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i) Concepts of Innovation Management Terminology
ii) Entrepreneur Vs. Intrapreneur, Entrepreneur Vs. Manager & Entrepreneur Vs. Entrepreneurship iii) Creativity and its stimulation iv) The Entrepreneurial Development v) Three types of idea management systems vi) Creating Entrepreneurial Venture |
CMAT 2023 | Answer Key
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The preliminary 2023 CMAT answer key will be published by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the test is administered. The CMAT answer key will be helpful to the candidates who appear for the CMAT exam and those who have downloaded the result. Candidates must download the answer key from the official website to avoid any discrepancies. Candidates can also challenge the answer key for a certain period of time. Candidates can now estimate their score by comparing their answers with those in the CMAT answer key and calculate the score accordingly.
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If a candidate has any doubt about any answer in the answer key, he/she can challenge the key with valid evidence by submitting an explanation within a few days of the publication of the CMAT answer key.
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Candidates must know the grading scheme of the exam to calculate their scores using the answer key.
CMAT 2023 | Result
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the CMAT 2023 result probably in the last week of April. Candidates can download their CMAT result card from the official website cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to enter their CMAT application number, date of birth and security number to check their CMAT results.
CMAT 2023 | FAQs
Q. Does NTA announce CMAT cut offs?
Ans- No, the NTA does not announce CMAT cut offs. The participating colleges fix admission cut offs on their own on the basis of seats available, difficulty level of the exam and range of scores.
Q. How do I check my CMAT results?
Ans- The 2023 CMAT result will be announced online by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CMAT result will be made available on the official website and candidates can download it using their login IDs. CMAT Exam 2023 is expected to be held in the last week of March or first week of April.
Q. Does IIM accept CMAT scores?
Ans- CMAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India conducted by NTA. It is accepted by many of the top B-schools in India, except IIMs.
Q. Is CMAT more difficult than CAT?
Ans- CMAT is a much easier exam than CAT, as the questions are easier and there is no sectional time limit. Those who have cleared CAT can easily clear the CMAT as well. The scores of both exams are widely accepted by more than 1,000 MBA colleges in India.
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