CMAT 2021: Exam date, Registration, Exam Pattern
CMAT 2021
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Hello Uotians, Common Management Admission Test(CMAT) will be conducted by National Testing Agency(NTA). CMAT 2020 was scheduled on 28th January 2020 from 9.30 a.m.to 12.30 p.m. 
Let us understand more about this exam and preparation part.
CMAT 2021 Important Dates
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
| CMAT 2021 Registration begins | Nov 2020 |
| CMAT 2021 Registration last date | Nov 2020 |
| CMAT 2021 Hall ticket | Dec 2020 |
| CMAT 2021 Exam date | Jan 2021 |
| CMAT 2021 Result | Feb 2021 |
CMAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
- A student must have completed graduation – 50% Marks For General Category & 45% for ST/SC/PWD category
- The students in the final year of graduation can also apply
- There is no age limit
CMAT 2021 Exam Pattern
Total 4 sections and 100 questions – Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Language Comprehension. Each section has 25 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Quant & DI | 25 | 100 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 | 100 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 100 |
| Language Comprehension | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
CMAT 2021 Marking Scheme
Correct answer +4 marks, Wrong answer -1 mark
CMAT Test Duration: 3 hours
CMAT 2021 Syllabus
CMAT Language Comprehension
- English Grammar
- Jumbled Para
- Sentence Correction
- English Usage Errors
- Paragraph Completion
- One-word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence Improvement
- Reading Comprehension
CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Tabulation, Pie Chart, Bar Chart
- Partnership
- Geometry
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Time-Speed-Distance
- Probability
- Allegation & Mixtures
- Profit and Loss
- Permutations & Combinations
- Percentages
- Work and time
- Quadratic and linear equations
- Mensuration
- Algebra
- Averages
- Fraction and Decimals
- Graph
- Number Systems
CMAT Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Linear Arrangements
- Statements Arguments Sequencing
- Matrix Arrangements
- Number Series
- Cause and Effects
- Analogy Test
- Blood Relationship Tests
- Coding and Decoding
- Inferences
- Statements and Conclusion
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Symbol Based Problems
- Direction and Distance
- Test Ranking Tests
- Statements Assumptions
CMAT General Awareness
- Literature
- Indian Constitution
- Current Affairs of National and International Economy
- Personalities in News
- Sports News
- Economics
- Science in the Everyday Life
- Culture
- History
- Politics
- Trade Awareness
- Geography
CMAT 2021 Preparation Books
The difficulty level of CMAT is definitely less as compared with CAT, XAT, SNAP & IIFT. The CMAT 2019 exam was easy compared with CMAT 2018. One can refer RS Aggarwal books or Arun Sharma books to prepare for CMAT 2021 exam. If you are preparing for MBA CET 2021 exam then use the same material.
Top B-Schools accepting CMAT score
- Goa Institute of Management, Goa
- National Insurance Academy, NIA Pune
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
- Great lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- SIMSREE Sydenham, Mumbai
- National Institute of Bank Management, NIBM Pune
- Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship – XIME Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai
- Xavier Institute of Social Service, XISS Ranchi
- Institute for Financial Management and Research, IFMR Chennai
- IMT Hyderabad & IMT Nagpur
- BIMTECH Noida
- Christ University Bangalore
- KIIT Bhubaneshwar
- NDIM Delhi
- IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise
- IMS Ghaziabad
- GITAM Visakhapatnam
- ITM league Mumbai
All the MMS/MBA colleges accept CMAT score through All India Quota
| Name of Institute | Fees in Lakh | Average Package Lakh per Annum |
|---|---|---|
| GIM Goa | 16 | 11+ |
| IFMR Chennai | 12 | 8+ |
| GLIM Chennai | 16+ | 11+ |
| XISS Ranchi | 8 | 5+ |
| BIMTECH Noida | 10+ | 7+ |
| IMT Nagpur | 11+ | 6+ |
| NIBM Pune | 12 | 9+ |
| NIA Pune | 11+ | 8+ |
| Christ University Bangalore | 8 | 6+ |
| XIME Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi | 13 | 7 |
| KIIT Bhubaneshwar | 12 | 12 |
| Shri Balaji Society Pune | 8 | 6+ |
| NDIM Delhi | 8.25 | 6 |
| IIEBM Pune | 8+ | 5+ |
| IMS Ghaziabad | 8 | 6 |
| IMDR Pune | 4+ | 5 |
| IBS Pune | 8+ | 6 |
| GITAM Visakhapatnam | 7+ | 5+ |
All MBA/MMS Colleges in Maharashtra accept CMAT score through All India Quota in CAP Rounds. GD-PI is carried out for PGDM admission process.
- JBIMS – MMS
- Sydenham – MMS/PGDBM
- KJ Somaiya – PGDM
- Welingkar – MMS/PGDM
- PUMBA – MBA
- NL Dalmia – PGDM
- SIES – MMS/PGDM
- Xavier – MMS
- Chetana – MMS/PGDM
- MET – MMS/PGDM
- IES – MMS/PGDM
- Indira – MBA/PGDM
- Lala’s – MMS
- Thakur – MMS
- Rizvi – MMS
CMAT Question Papers
Download the past CMAT questions papers to understand the types of questions asked and difficulty level.
- CMAT 2019 Question Paper with Answers
- CMAT 2018 Slot 1 Question Paper with Answers
- CMAT 2018 Slot 2 Question Paper with Answers
CMAT 2021 Study Material
The study material for MBA CET exam can be used for CMAT exam preparation. We provide free monthly updates for General Awareness in the form of PDF. It contains monthly PDF with 200 questions with answers. No need to purchase books if you are already using books from RS Aggarwal or Arun Sharma, class notes will also work.
Read more: CMAT 2021 Study Material
CMAT 2021 Mock Test Series
Click here to explore free topic-wise & sectional tests.
CMAT 2021 Result
The CMAT 2021 results will be announced in February 2021.
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