CMAT – Common Management Admission Test

• Duration of exam: Total 180 minutes (3 hours) is allotted for the exam.
• No. of questions: Total 100 questions.
• Marks distribution: Total Marks: 400, +4 marks for each correct answer, –1 mark for each incorrect answer
• Marking scheme: Correct Answer: +4, Incorrect Answer: –1, Unattempted: 0

• Quantitative Techniques: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, Probability, Mensuration, Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Syllogisms, Analogy, Critical Reasoning
• Language Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Grammar, Para-jumbles
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, History, Geography, Polity, Business & Technology
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Startup ecosystem, Business strategies, Innovation models, Government schemes, Leadership concepts

• Registration: Candidates can register for CMAT online through the official NTA CMAT website. The registration process includes creating an account, filling in personal and academic details, uploading documents, selecting exam cities, and paying the examination fee. Once the form is submitted, candidates can download the confirmation page for future reference.
• Eligibility: Must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students are also eligible to apply. No age limit for appearing in CMAT.
• Documents Required: Passport-size photograph, Signature, Category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
• Exam fee: General: Approx. ₹2,000, Female/Reserved Categories: Approx. ₹1,000
  (Exact fee may vary based on yearly notifications.)

After the CMAT results are declared, participating institutes release their cut-offs to shortlist candidates. The selection process usually includes Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and sometimes a Written Ability Test (WAT). Candidates’ final selection is based on CMAT score, academic profile, work experience, and performance in GD/PI rounds. Each institute may have its own criteria and weightage distribution.