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CMAT 2024: Registration, Eligibility, Exam Date, Paper Pattern, Application form

cmat 2024

The CMAT 2024 exam will be held in April or May of that year. For those want admission in AICTE Approved MBA Universities, The CMAT exam will be administered by the National Testing Agency in two shifts in 2024. The CMAT exam is an annual, national-level test

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CMAT 2024 Important Dates

CMAT 2024 Events CMAT 2024 Dates
CMAT 2024 registration starts Second week of February 2024
Registration ends Second week of March 2024
Image correction window Second week of March 2024
CMAT admit card 2024 release Last week of April 2024
CMAT 2024 exam April-May 2024
CMAT 2024 answer key release and challenge One week after the exam
CMAT 2024 result declaration Three weeks after the exam

What is CMAT?

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), Organized by the government It is a computer-based national-level MBA entrance exam for entry in 1000 AICTE programs around the world. More than 70k applicants submit CMAT applications each year. Because there is no disqualification in the CMAT results, every applicant has a special opportunity. Candidates must be careful when completing the CMAT Registration Form 2024.

CMAT 2024 Highlights

CMAT Exam Conducting Body
National testing Agency (NTA)
CMAT Full Form
Common Management Admission Test
Number of MBA colleges under the Exam
1000+
CMAT Exam Date 2024
February 25, 2024 (Expected)
Exam Slots
Two Slot Exam of 3 Hrs Duration for each slot
Mode of CMAT Entrance exam 2024
Online Computer Based Test
CMAT Entrance exam full form
Common Management Admission Test
CMAT 2024 Score Validity for MBA Admission
2024-2026 academic session
Total Questions in CMAT Entrance Exam
100
Sectional Division of Questions
5 Sections with 20 Questions in Each Section
Exam sections in CMAT 2024
Quantitative Technique; Logical Reasoning; Language Comprehension; General Awareness; Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CMAT 2024 Medium of Question Paper
English
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme for Right Answers
+ 4 Marks for each right answer
CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme: Maximum Score
400 Marks for 100 questions
Negative Marking in CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme
– 1 mark for each wrong answer
CMAT Percentile Calculation
CMAT score card displays the following scores:
  • Displays CMAT Overall Percentile Score
  • Displays CMAT Percentile Score
  • Displays All India Rank
CMAT Score Card does not Display the following
  • Does not display your Raw score in CMAT Exam out of 400 Marks
Importance of Taking the exam
Top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, GIM Goa, PUMBA, Great Lakes, BIMTECH, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, among others accept CMAT score
Application process
Online
Exam Application Fee for Boys
Rs.2000/-
Application Fee for Girls
Rs.1000/-
Application Fee for EWS/OBC-NCL 
Rs.1000/-
Application Fee for SC/ST/PwD
Rs.1000/-

CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The applicant must hold a graduate degree from an accredited university, or an equivalent degree..
The CMAT 2024 is open to applicants who are in their final year of a bachelor’s degree program and are awaiting their results..
For CMAT 2024  There is no minimum aggregate requirement in graduation.

CMAT Registration and Application Process 2024

Candidates should fill out the CMAT Registration Form 2024. Changes are prohibited by the NTA post-closure of the correction tap. The CMAT Application Form 2024 submission process is covered in detail in the discussion that follows.

  • Visit official CMAT 2024 website at cmat.nta.nic.in
Click on the link “Fill Online Application Form
Click on‘registration link for CMAT 2024’
Navigate to the ‘New Registration’
Create a login ID and password by Entering personal details and choose a password to
You get ID shared in your mail in order to proceed
  • Fill the form with relevant details
Applicants need to scan and upload the documents listed below.
  • Photograph
  • Signature
Pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking

Payment of CMAT Application Fee

CategoryMale (INR)Female (INR)
General20002000
Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL)10001000
SC/ ST/ PWD10001000
Transgender1000

CMAT Registration 2024: Documents Required

The following documents and information are required to complete CMAT Registration.

ParticularsDetails
Candidate’s NameAs on the class 10th Marksheet
Father’s NameAs on the class 10th Marksheet
Mother’s NameIn no more than 50 characters
Date of BirthIn DD/MM/YYYY format
CategoryChoose whether General/OBC/SC/ST
GenderChoose whether Male/Female/Transgender
ReligionChoose from the list that drops down
Email IDValid email ID for future correspondence
Mobile numberValid contact number for future correspondence
Password Recovery QuestionTo retrieve the forgotten password
10th and 12th MarksheetDetails about the marks obtained, seat number, year of passing
Bachelor’s/ Qualifying DegreeDetails about the marks obtained, year of passing, and university name.

CMAT Exam Pattern 2024

On the basis of the AICTE recommendations NTA has set the CMAT test format for MBA entrance exams For the most recent CMAT exam pattern, see the table below:

CMAT Exam StructureDetails
Number of sections5 (Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
Mode of examinationOnline
Duration of exam180 minutes
Number of Shifts1 (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
Number of questions100
Total Marks400
Number of answer choices4
CMAT Marking scheme

4 marks for correct answer

-1 mark for incorrect answer

Language of paperEnglish

CMAT Syllabus 2024

CMAT Syllabus

Important Topics

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, etc.
Logical Reasoning Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, etc.
Language Comprehension Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc.
General Awareness Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business

CMAT Admit Card 2024

The Admit card of CMAT  2024 will be released 1 week before the exam happen. You can  download it  from the official website of CMAT-NTA on scheduled date. The applicant must follow to the steps listed below in order to download their CMAT 2024 admit card. Check out the download instructions below.

Visit the CMAT-NTA website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in/

Click on CMAT 2024 admit card tab

Enter CMAT application number and date of birth

Enter security pin and click on login

Click on CMAT admit card and download the PDF

MBA Admission Process with CMAT 2024

Every college that accepts CMAT scores will have its own selection procedure for the CMAT in 2024.There isn’t a single CMAT 2024 selection process that involves a common CMAT 2024 counseling session like there is in the MAH CET or Karnataka PGCET, Likewise, there is not a shared CMAT 2024 selection process like the shared IIM CAP round, which is held for nine IIMs, The CMAT 2024 MBA admissions process is described below for business schools:

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CMAT Cut Offs for MBA Admission

Some CMAT colleges cutoffs between the 85th and 99th percentiles are listed below. Candidates that meet the cutoff are eligible for the MBA admissions shortlisting procedure.

Colleges Accepting CMAT scoreCMAT Cut Off Percentiles
JBIMS, Mumbai99.9
Goa Institute of Management95-99

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

95-99
SIMSREE, Mumbai99
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai95-99
University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences95-99
Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi95
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai85
Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore80
Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management85
IFIM, Bangalore85
IFMR, Chennai85
NIBM, Pune85
NL Dalmiya Institute of Management85

MBA Colleges in Delhi Accepting CMAT

  • School of Inspired Leadership – SOIL Gurgaon
  • Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Rohini Delhi
  • New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi
  • Jaipuria Institute of Management (Jaipuria) Noida
  • IMS Ghaziabad
  • O P Jindal University, Sonepat (Delhi NCR)
  • VIPS-TC-Delhi School of Business Delhi
  • Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB) New Delhi
  • Delhi School of Business (DSB) New Delhi
  • J K Business School Gurgaon

MBA Colleges in Mumbai Accepting CMAT

  • Prin. L. N. Welingkar WE School Mumbai
  • SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai
  • Chetna CIMR
  • ITM Group of Institutions
  • SDA Bocconi Mumbai
  • IES Management IES MCRC Mumbai
  • DSIMS Mumbai
  • Vivekanand Education VESIM Mumbai
  • Guru Nanak GNMIMS Mumbai
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth`s BVIMSR Mumbai

 MBA Colleges in Bangalore Accepting CMAT

  • Christ University Bengaluru
  • XIME Bangalore
  • SDMIMD Mysore
  • Indus Business Academy (IBA) Bangalore
  • AIMS School of Business (AIMS) Bangalore
  • Kristu Jayanti College (KJC) Bangalore
  • PES University, Bangalore
  • M S Ramaiah MSRIM Bangalore
  • Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS) Bangalore
  • St. Joseph Institute of Management, Bangalore

MBA Colleges in Pune Accepting CMAT

  • Balaji Institute Of Modern Management (BIMM) Pune
  • International School of Business & Media (ISB&M) Pune
  • FLAME University School of Business (FLAME) Pune
  • National Insurance Academy (NIA) Pune
  • National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) Pune
  • Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB) Pune
  • MIT School of Telecom Management (MITSOT) Pune
  • International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS) Pune
  • Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence (MILE) Pune
  • Suryadatta Institutes of Management Pune

FAQs on CMAT 2024

Q: When will CMAT 2024 registration open?

A- The CMAT 2024 registration process will begin in February. Online registration for the NTA will begin on its official website. The registration procedure will take a month to complete. To be eligible to take the test, candidates must submit their application before the deadline.

Q. What is the amount of the application fee for CMAT 2024 for a candidate SC category? Is there any discount for that?

A-Male candidates from the general category must pay INR 2000 in application fees, compared to INR 1000 for those from the SC category. For other restricted groups, there is also an INR 1000 application fee.

Q:Have CMAT 2024 Application forms been released?

No, CMAT 2024 Application Forms will be open from February to March 2024.

Q: Who conducts CMAT exam?

A: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conduct the CMAT. It  was administered by the AICTE until 2018, however starting in 2019, NTA began administering it in place of the AICTE. CMAT registrations, exams, and result announcement fall under the purview of the NTA.

Q: Is CMAT easier than CAT?

Yes, the CMAT is simpler than the CAT. The CMAT is typically easy to moderately demanding. The questions on the CMAT’s DILR, Quant, or Reading Comprehension sections are also simpler than those on the CAT. CMAT, however, has two more sections than CAT does. They are Innovation & Entrepreneurship and General Awareness.