CMAT 2024 answer key - CMAT exam was held on May 15, 2024 in two shifts and the preliminary answer key was released on May 23, 2024. After observing objections to the official answer keys, NTA-CMAT has released the final CMAT 2024 answer key today, which you can download here. Also check CMAT 2024 question paper to know the types of questions asked and which topics were dominant.
CMAT 2024 answer key
CMAT 2024 answer key – The official CMAT 2024 answer key and candidate response sheet were released on May 23, 2024. Candidates could login to their CMAT account and download their copies to assess their performance. They can could also objection against the official CMAT 2024 answer key by filling an online form till May 25, 2024.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.NTA released the final CMAT 2024 answer key on June 3, 2024. After examination of all the objections raised, 2 questions have been dropped from the CMAT 2024 question paper.
The CMAT question paper 2024 was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The CMAT 2024 paper pattern was same as last year i.e. five sections having 20 questions each.
Q: Which section of CMAT question paper has the maximum weightage?
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Q: How many questions are asked in GK section of CMAT?
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NTA-CMAT Answer Key 2024 PDF
NTA-CMAT answer key 2024 (final) has been released at the official website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.
| CMAT answer key 2024 pdf shift 1 and Shift 2 |
CMAT 2024 Answer Key: Memory Based
In GK, the questions were asked on the following topics:
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- Lionel Messi's birth place
- Kathakali is the dance of which state
- Which country will host Asian Games 2026
- Who is considered the father of Green Revolution
- Author of My Life
There were questions on panchayat system, constitution day, civilization, ancient empires, etc.
Here we share memory based CMAT 2024 answer key. You can check the memory based CMAT answer keys 2024 to tally your responses and analyse your performance.
Questions: Arrangement of words in logical order: Rain, monsoon, rescue, flood, relief, shelter
Answer: Monsoon, rain, flood, rescue, relief, shelter
Question: Which of the following is the author of My Life
Barak Obama
Benazir Bhutto
Pervez Musharraf
Bill Clinton
Qyestion: Dance for Kathakali belongs to which state?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Question: 20th Asian Games will be held in which country?
China
Japan
India
Thailand
Question: Arrange the following in Chronological order:
- National Science Day
- National Teaching Day
- National Youth Day
- National Hindi Day
- National Children’s Day
Options:
a) 1,3,2,5,4
b) 2,1,4,3,5
c) 3,1,2,4,5
d) 3,2,1,4,5
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Question: Which of the following is an example of speculative business risk?
- a customer is injured while using the product of the company and sue the company
- A supplier’s shipment is lost
- A special promotion falls to increase the sales
- A cashier gives unauthorized discounts to friends
Question: which of the following is not a part of EDP?
- Identification of entrepreneur for training
- Selection of entrepreneur of training
- Developing entrepreneurial capabilities
- Arranging infrastructural capabilities
Question: Arrange the following stages of entrepreneurship.
1.Knowledge
2.Incubation
3.Implementation
4.Idea-Experience
5.Evaluation
a) 1,2,3,4,5
b) 1,4,2,5,3
c) 1,2,4,5,3
d) 5,1,2,3,4
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Difficulty Level
The CMAT 2024 question paper had 100 questions in MCQ format but it was not mandatory to solve all the question. Given below is the table indicating section wise difficulty level of CMAT 2024.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation |
20 |
16-17 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy |
| Language Comprehension |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
20 |
11-12 |
Moderate |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
20 |
11-12 |
Easy |
| Total |
100 |
70-75 |
Easy to Moderate |
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CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
This section of CMAT question paper 2024 had more questions from Arithmetic. Other topics which appear in this section are from Algebra, Geometry, Numbers, Probability, etc. Check the break up below.
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic (Percentages, Time-speed-distance, Time-work, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, Compound Interest, Averages) |
6 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Geometry (Mensuration and Triangles) |
1 |
Moderate |
| Modern Math (Probability) |
1 |
Moderate |
| Numbers (Properties of Numbers) |
5 |
Moderate |
| Algebra (Simple Equations) |
2 |
Moderate |
| Data Interpretation (Table, Pie Chart) |
5 |
Easy |
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Logical Reasoning
In the Logical Reasoning section of CMAT 2024 paper, 15 questions are on non-verbal reasoning and 5 questions are on verbal reasoning. All the questions are stand-alone. Check the break up below.
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Directions |
1 |
Easy |
| Series Completion |
1 |
Easy |
| Counting the number of triangles and squares |
2 |
Moderate |
| Family Tree |
3 |
Moderate |
| Coding |
1 |
Easy |
| Linear Arrangement |
2 |
Easy |
| Miscellaneous |
2 |
Easy |
| Verbal Reasoning ( Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one etc.) |
8 |
Moderate |
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Language Comprehension
The Language Reasoning section of CMAT question paper 2024 has only one Reading Comprehension (RC) passage having four questions. The passage is short of about 350-400 questions. Rest of the questions are based on vocabulary and grammar.
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
5 |
Easy |
| Vocabulary |
7 |
Easy |
| Grammar |
7 |
Easy |
| Verbal Reasoning (Parajumble) |
1 |
Easy |
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: General Awareness
The General Awareness section of CMAT 2024 question paper has questions mostly from static GK. Out of a total of 20 questions, 8-10 are good enough to meet sectional cut off. Topics from which questions are asked include:
- Sports
- Constitution
- History
- Books and authors
- Awards
- Physics
- Geography
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This section has one RC passage on business ethics. Rest of the questions are from Innovation, Business and Business Personalities. The section of the CMAT exam is easy and one needs to know only the basics of business and entrepreneurship.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 hours ago
GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research offers scholarships to PGDM/ MBA courses on the basis of CMAT rankings secured by the candidates. Check out the eligibility criteria and financial benefits through this scholarship below:
Scholarship on the basis of CMAT ranking:
| Rank between 10001 and 20000 | Scholarship amount INR 20,000 |
| Rank between 4001 and 10000 | Scholarship amount INR 25,000 |
| Rank between 1 and 4000 | Scholarship amount INR 30,000 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Hi,
Scoring a 99.99 percentile in CMAT is an excellent achievement, and it certainly boosts your chances of getting into top management colleges like JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies). However, your 10th and 12th scores of 70% may be slightly below the average for some top-tier i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Here are some CMAT colleges where graduates have reported average salaries exceeding 11 LPA:
1. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai: Known for its prestigious reputation, JBIMS offers an average placement package of around 28.02 LPA.
2. SIMSREE, Mumbai: This institute provi
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
MAT 2025 is scheduled to be held on January 25, 2025, almost four months ahead of previous years. The CMAT exam is usually held in March-April, but in 2023 and 2024, it was held in May. The last time CMAT was held in January was in the year 2019.
The NTA has announced registration dates via an offi
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Answered 2 weeks ago
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Top MBA colleges offering average CTCs above 12 LPA, with ST out-of-state reservations and accepting CMAT or XAT scores, include XLRI Jamshedpur (32 LPA, XAT), XIM Bhubaneswar (20 LPA, XAT), Great Lakes Institute of Management (15–17 LPA, CMAT/XAT), Goa Institute of Management (14–15 LPA, CMAT/XAT),
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
An 85 percentile in CMAT is considered a good score and can make you eligible for a PGDM scholarship at GIBS Business School. GIBS typically offers scholarships to students with strong academic records or good performance in entrance exams like CMAT. With an 85 percentile, you are likely to be consi
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, I can suggest colleges in Gujarat that accept CMAT score for admission to MBA
Colleges are :-
- Adani Institute of Infrastructure management
- Bk School of business management
- Amrut modi School of management
- Shanti Business School
- Indus University
- Graduate School of management studies
- Centre for manag
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Depends on exam results, the CMAT cutoff for BLDEA's A S Patil College of Commerce changes depends on the admissions method. Two methods are available to candidates for admission: the Management Quota, which uses CMAT/KMAT scores, or the Government/Merit Quota, which uses CMAT scores through KEA cou
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
You can join BLDEA's A S Patil College of Commerce for MBA or PGDM programs even if you haven't taken the CMAT. The college also accepts other entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET and KMAT.
Admission Process:
- Students are primarily admitted based on merit through these exams, followed by a counseling p
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Contributor-Level 9
What scholarships does GL Bajaj offer for PGDM/MBA based on CMAT rankings?