CMAT 2018: In-depth exam analysis and expected sectional cut-offs
Common Management Admission Test 2025 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2018 was held today, January 20, 2018, at about 75 test centres across the country. As per reports, the exam was conducted smoothly at all the centres without any glitch. The exam got over at 12:30 pm and soon all about the question paper was known.
According to experts, the CMAT 2018 question paper was moderate to difficult, with lengthy Data Interpretation and tricky Logical Reasoning. The General Knowledge section this year was surprisingly difficult.
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CMAT 2018 question paper was divided into four sections having 25 questions each. Here’s how what is being said about the difficulty level of each of these sections:
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Data Interpretation |
25 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
Moderate |
| General Awareness |
25 |
Moderate to difficult |
Each question carried four marks and there was negative marking of -1. The candidates were supposed to complete solving all the questions in 3 hours.
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There was no change in exam pattern and overall the CMAT 2018 exam was on the expected lines.
Sectional Analysis:
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
This section has questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, PnC, Modern Math and Mensuration. Out of 25 questions 4-5 were difficult and DI questions were 2-3, low as always.
An accurate attempt of 14-15 questions will be a good attempt in this section and can get you 50-55 marks i.e. 92-95 percentile.
Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning section had easy to moderate question, but a few questions were tricky. The questions were on Arrangements, Groups, Blood Relations, Statements, etc. The LR section was pretty familiar and on expected lines apart from some questions that were time consuming. An accuracy of 90% in 18-20 questions can fetch 95 percentile.
Language Comprehension
This section was easy to moderate with more vocabulary related questions. There were four RC passages with 15 questions. Out of these four, three passages were short (300-400 words) with three questions. The sole long RC had 6 questions. Verbal Ability consisted of vocabulary, grammar, fill in the blanks etc. 16-18 questions with 90% accuracy can fetch 95 percentile.
General Awareness
This section has question from current affairs, static GK and other conventional topics. The questions ranged from Indian Constitution, History and Sociology.
12-14 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch 94 percentile in this section.
The candidates who solved easy questions first and then moved on to tough ones, will score well in CMAT 2018.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
a score of 161 marks in CMAT 2025 Slot 1 is expected to correspond to a percentile of approximately 65%.
This percentile indicates that your performance is better than about 65% of the candidates who appeared for the exam.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 days ago
Hello Khushi,
With a CMAT score of 161, you are likely to fall within the 55-60 percentile range. While this score may not meet the cutoff for top-tier MBA colleges, there are several reputable institutions where you can consider applying. Here are some options:
KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Dear Khushi,
Congratulations on securing 161 marks in CMAT 2025! IMI Kolkata typically sets its CMAT cutoff around the 70th percentile.While exact percentiles can vary each year, a score of 161 may place you near or slightly below this threshold. However, admissions decisions also consider factors l
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you may still apply for CMAT 2025. The exam permits candidates who have appeared in the final year of Bachelor's degree to apply if their respective colleges declare the results before the beginning of admissions for the academic year 2025-26 15. With a backlog and ATKT, also you can sit for an
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 days ago
CMAT exam is held in 2 shifts- 9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm. Many candidates may not be in a habit of studying in the morning and many may not be in the habit of studying in the afternoon. So, candidates must try to practice one CMAT mock test during the same time as their test slot, in order to h
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, one can prepare for CMAT with mock tests only, if they are already familiar with the English, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, GK and Innovation & Entrepreneurship topics. Any candidate who has appeared for CMAT once can crack the exam with mock tests practice only. But those who are ap
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered a week ago
No, as admission into Kashmir University MBA admission takes place through CMAT entrance exam, candidates cannot get into Kashmir University MBA without having a valid score in the CMAT entrance exam. To apply for CMAT entrance exam candidates have to pay an application fees through the NTA website
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) offers MBA admissions through multiple pathways:
CAT Score: The university primarily considers the Common Admission Test (CAT) scores for MBA admissions. Candidates with valid CAT scores are given preference during the counseling process.
CMAT Score:
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Several top colleges in India accept CMAT scores for MBA admissions. Some of the best ones are:
1. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai: Requires a CMAT score around 99.99%ile.
2. SIMSREE, Mumbai: Requires a CMAT score around 99.97%ile.
3. PUMBA, Pune: Requires a CMAT score
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
CMAT city intimation refers to the notification sent by the NTA regarding the allotment of test ciy to candidates for CMAT exam. The CMAT city intimation slip is released two-three days before the release of admit card. It contains the name of city in which the CMAT test taker has been alloted the t
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Beginner-Level 3
I got 161 marks (expected )in CMAT 2025 in slot 1 how much percentile will it be falling into?