CMAT 2024 result has been announced today. CMAT 2024 score will be accepted by over 1300 MBA colleges for admission. Read all about CMAT exam 2024 including dates, syllabus, pattern, registration process, application fees, cut offs and list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT score for admission.
CMAT 2024 exam was conducted on May 15, 2024 and the CMAT2024 result has been declared today (June 6). Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website of CMAT 2024 by using their login credentials.
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has reeleasd the preliminary CMAT answer key and response sheet 2024 on May 23, 2024 and the final CMAT 2024 final answer key on June 3, 2024.
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NTA conducted the CMAT exam 2024 in over 186 cities across India. CMAT is a speed-based entrance test in which candidates are tested on their quantitative aptitude, data interpretation skills, logical reasoning, verbal ability, English language comprehension, innovation and entrepreneurship and general knowledge. It is conducted in two shifts. The mode of exam is computer based test and the duration is 3 hours.
CMAT is a very popular entrance exam as its score is accepted by over 1,300 MBA colleges across India. These include JBIMS, KJ Somaiaya, Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Great Lakes Institute of Management, KIIT School of Management, Amity University, BIMTech, Goa Institute of Management, Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Gitam School of Management.
In this article, you will read all about CMAT 2024 exam including dates, syllabus, pattern, registration process, application fees, cut offs and list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT score for admission.
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CMAT 2024 Important Dates
CMAT 2024 exam date will be announced by the NTA after the registration process is over. CMAT 2024 registration dates have been announced. Check the table below for tentative CMAT exam 2024 schedule.
CMAT 2024 Events |
CMAT 2024 Dates |
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CMAT 2024 registration starts |
29-Mar-2024 |
Registration ends |
18-Apr-2024 23-Apr-2024 |
Form correction window |
19-Apr-2024 to 21-Apr-2024 24-Apr-2024 to 26-Apr-2024 |
CMAT admit card 2024 release |
06-May-2024 |
CMAT 2024 exam |
15-May-2024 |
CMAT 2024 answer key release and challenge |
23-May-2024 to 25-May-2024 (9:00 pm) |
CMAT final answer key 2024 release |
03-Jun-2024 |
CMAT 2024 result declaration |
06-JUn-2024 |
CMAT Result 2024
CMAT result 2024 will be announced by the NTA in the form of scorecard. Test takers will be able to download their CMAT 2024 result cum scorecard from the official website by using their login credentials. Check the below steps to download the CMAT result 2024:
- Go to CMAT-NTA website
- Click on CMAT scorecard tab
- Enter CMAT application number and date of birth
- Click on CMAT scorecard and download the PDF
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CMAT Cut Offs for MBA Admission
Listed below are some of the MBA colleges that have CMAT cut offs between the range of 85 to 99 percentile. Candidates meeting the cut off is eligible for shortlisting process of MBA admission
Colleges Accepting CMAT score |
CMAT Cut Off Percentiles |
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99.9 |
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95-99 |
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95-99 |
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99 |
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95-99 |
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95-99 |
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95 |
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85 |
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80 |
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85 |
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85 |
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85 |
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85 |
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85 |
Also Read: Institute-wise CMAT cut offs
MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score
Given below is the list of some of the popular MBA colleges in India which accept CMAT score for admission:
CMAT Answer Key 2024
The NTA releases official answer keys of CMAT exam for candidates to assess their performance. Candidates can download the official CMAT answer key along with their individual response sheet from the NTA website. CMAT 2024 answer key download steps are mentioend below:
- Go to NTA-CMAT website
- Click on login option
- Enter application number and password
- Click on 'answer key' to download it
Candidates can file objection to the official CMAT answer key if they feel any answer by the NTA is incorrect. They can do so by filling an online form and paying INR 200 per question as fees at the exam website till May 25, 2024 (11:50 pm)
Also Read: CMAT 2024 answer key
CMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate should have a graduation degree or equivalent degree from a recognised university.
- Students in their final year of bachelor’s degree awaiting their result are also eligible to apply for CMAT 2024.
- There is no minimum aggregate requirement for CMAT 2024 in graduation.
Also Read: CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
CMAT Registration and Application Process 2024
The NTA conducts the CMAT registration and application process online. CMAT application fees is INR 2,000 for General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) and INR 1,000 for rest of the students. Given below is the CMAT 2024 application process:
- Open CMAT 2024 website
- Click on ‘registration link for CMAT 2024’
- Click on 'new registration'
- Enter personal details and choose a password to create a login ID
- Log in with the ID shared in mail
- Fill the CMAT 2024 form will relevant details
- Pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking
The CMAT 2024 exam will be conducted at multiple centres across India. The number of test cities in over 124. Candidates can select up to four cities as their preferred CMAT test cities in the application form.
CMAT Exam Pattern 2024
CMAT exam pattern is prescribed by the NTA on the basis of AICTE guidelines for MBA entrance exams. Check the table below for the latest CMAT exam pattern:
CMAT Exam Structure |
Details |
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Number of sections |
5 (Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship) |
Mode of examination |
Online |
Duration of exam |
180 minutes |
Number of Shifts |
1 (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) |
Number of questions |
100 |
Total Marks |
400 |
Number of answer choices |
4 |
CMAT Marking scheme |
4 marks for correct answer -1 mark for incorrect answer |
Language of paper |
English |
CMAT Syllabus 2024
CMAT syllabus includes all the important topics of Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
CMAT Syllabus |
Important Topics |
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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 Preparation 2024
CMAT preparation requires good planning since it is of moderate to high difficulty level. So, it is a good idea to start CMAT preparation at least six months before the exam. You have to study five subjects and need to practice a series of CMAT sample questions and mock tests for complete preparation. The CMAT exam is similar to other MBA entrance exam so the preparation can be on the same lines.
Check below, some useful CMAT 2024 preparation articles:
- Best Books for CMAT Preparation 2024
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- CMAT Preparation 2024: Cracking Language Comprehension
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- CMAT question paper PDFs
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CMAT Admit Card 2024
CMAT admit card 2024 has been released. It can be downloaded from the official website of CMAT-NTA. To download the CMAT 2024 admit card, the candidate will have to follow the below given process. Check below the steps to download.
- Visit the CMAT-NTA website
- 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
FAQs on CMAT 2024
Q: What is CMAT 2024 registration date?
A: CMAT 2024 registration dates are March 29 to April 23, 2024 The CMAT 2024 registration process is online. The NTA is conducting registrations at its official website. Candidates will have to fill the CMAT 2024 application form within the deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam.
Q: Can I crack CMAT in 6 months?
A: Yes, you can crack CMAT exam in 6 months but you need to have a solid preparation strategy which should include focused syllabus coverage and practicing mock tests. Dedicate first three months to CMAT syllabus coverage, practice mock tests and sample papers for two and a half months and do revision of important topics in the last 15 days.
Q: Who conducts CMAT exam?
A: CMAT is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Until 2018, the exam was conducted by the AICTE but 2019 onwards NTA started conducting it on behalf of the AICTE. The NTA is responsible for CMAT registrations, exam and result announcement.
Q: Is CMAT easier than CAT?
A: Yes, CMAT is easier that CAT exam. The difficulty level of CMAT is normally easy to moderate. Section wise also, the questions of CMAT DILR, Quant or Reading Comprehension are easier than CAT. However, CMAT has two extra sections than CAT. They are General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Q: What is the CMAT application fees?
A: CMAT application fee for General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) candidates is INR 2,000. For Reserved category male, female and transgender students, the fee is INR 1,000. The CMAT application fee is non-refundable and has to be paid at the time of application form submission. The CMAT application form will not get accepted without fee payment.
Q: Who can apply for CMAT 2024?
Any person who has completed their graduation degree from a recognized university can apply for CMAT 2024. Candidates having professional degrees equivalent to graduation can also appear in the exam. Those who are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree programme or awaiting result can also take CMAT 2024.
What is the syllabus of CMAT 2024?
The CMAT 2024 syllabus includes mainly five subjects - Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. These subjects include all the important topics which are a part of any MBA entrance exam in India. In the CMAT syllabus, you will find topics like Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Modern Math, Geometry, Number System, Tables and Charts, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Visual Reasoning, Critical Reasoning, English, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Business, Entrepreneurship, GK among others.
What is the CMAT 2024 pattern?
The CMAT exam is conducted in online mode. Candidates have to take the test at a designated examination centre on a given day. The test is to be taken on a computer system. The CMAT is for 3 hours in which candidates have to solve 100 MCQs. There is no sectional time limit. For every correct answer, 4 marks is awarded and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted.
What is the role of NTA in CMAT cut off determination?
The NTA has no role in CMAT cut off determination. The minimum percentile for admission is fixed by the CMAT participating institutes individually. Every institute independently determines the CMAT cut off which may be based on previous year’s cut offs, number of seats on offer and overall CMAT result for that year.
Does IIM accept CMAT score for MBA admission?
No, the IIMs do not accept CMAT score for MBA admission. The IIMs accept only CAT score for selecting candidates for personal interview and written ability test. CMAT score is accepted by over 1300 MBA colleges which include JBIMS, KJ Somaiaya, Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Great Lakes Institute of Management, KIIT School of Management, Amity University among others.
What is a good CMAT score?
A good CMAT score is basically a score that can get you the desired MBA colleges. The top colleges accepting CMAT score like JBMIS, KJ Somaiya have a high cut off in the range of 95-99 percentile. So, if you desire a Tier 1 college, a good score in CMAT will be 85-90 percentile and above. If you desire a Tier 2 college, a good score in CMAT will be 70-85 percentile and for a Tier 3 college, less than 70 percentile in CMAT will be good.
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