CMAT 2025 exam analysis by expert has been shared here. As per the paper analysis, the CMAT question paper 2025 was moderately difficult. Check below detailed CMAT 2025 analysis.
CMAT 2025 analysis is available now Candidates can check the CMAT exam analysis 2025 by experts to know difficulty level, topic wise distribution of questions, number of good attempts and expected cut offs.
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CMAT 2025 exam slots are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Test forms for both shifts will be different from each other. CMAT 2025 question paper for Shift 1 was easy to moderate and so was Shift 2 question paper. Check below detailed CMAT 2025 exam analysis and expected cut offs for top CMAT accepting colleges.
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CMAT 2025 Analysis: Highlights
Check below key highlights of CMAT 2025 exam:
- CMAT 2025 difficulty level was moderate
- Each section of CMAT question paper had 20 questions carrying four marks each
- Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation section was easy.
- Logical Reasoning and Language Comprehension sections were easy.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship section was moderate.
- General Awareness section was moderate.
- Every question carries 4 marks
- There is negative marking of -1 for incorrect attempts
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CMAT Exam Analysis 2025: Question Paper Breakup
The CMAT 2025 question paper will have five sections, each carrying 20 questions. Check below the section-wise CMAT difficulty level:
CMAT 2025 Sections |
Number of Questions |
Number of Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy |
Logical Reasoning |
20 |
15-16 |
Easy |
Language Comprehension |
20 |
15-16 |
Easy |
General Awareness |
20 |
10-11 |
Moderate |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
20 |
11-12 |
Moderate |
Total |
100 |
70-75 |
Easy |
CMAT Exam Analysis 2025: Section Wise
CMAT 2025 Analysis: Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation
The Quants section of CMAT 2025 was easy. There were 20 questions out of which 10 were from Arithmetic. There were 3 data interpretation questions based on pie chart. Some questions involved true-false statement. As per the CMAT 2025 paper analysis, around 16 – 17 attempts with 80% accuracy would be good in this section.
Topics |
Details |
Number of questions |
---|---|---|
Arithmetic |
Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SI-CI, Alligation and Mixtures |
10 |
Geometry |
Triangles |
1 |
Modern Math |
Probability |
2 |
Numbers |
Surds & Indices |
2 |
Algebra |
Quad equation, Linear equation |
2 |
Data Interpretation |
Pie charts |
3 |
CMAT 2025 Analysis: Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning section of today’s CMAT exam was easy. In this section of CMAT 2025, there were 16 non-verbal reasoning questions and 4 verbal reasoning questions. Questions were asked from topics like Directions, Cubes, Counting the number of squares, Linear Arrangements, Family tree and clocks, Assertion Reason, Strong/Weak Argument, Assumption, and Conclusion, etc. As per the CMAT 2025 paper analysis, around 15 – 16 attempts with 80% accuracy would be good in this section.
Non Verbal Reasoning |
Number of Questions |
---|---|
Directions |
1 |
Cubes |
2 |
Counting the number of squares |
1 |
Linear Arrangement |
1 |
Family tree |
1 |
Clocks |
1 |
Numerical Puzzle |
1 |
Misc |
1 |
Logical venn diagram |
1 |
Set theory |
1 |
Number Series |
1 |
Analogy based sequence |
1 |
Word based Analogy |
1 |
Odd one out |
1 |
Alpha numeric |
1 |
Verbal Reasoning |
Number of Questions |
Assertion Reason; Strong/Weak Argument; Assumption; Conclusion |
4 |
CMAT 2025 Analysis: Language Comprehension
In the Language Comprehension section of CMAT 2025 there was only one RC passage, which made it easy. RC passage based questions were 2 and rest 18 questions were Grammar based - FIB, Replace underlined phrase, Passive voice, Cloze passage [3 blanks], Parajumbles, Jumbled sentence, Grammar (Compound Sentence, Articles, Noun-types), Sentence Correction, etc. In this section too, about 15-16 attempts with 80 percent accuracy will be considered good.
CMAT 2025 Analysis: General Awareness
All 20 questions in this section were from Static GK. Most of the questions were related to India from fields such as science, sports, Indian constitution, history, India and its culture. There were a few questions on international events. Overall, CMAT 2025 General Awareness was of medium difficulty and 10 to 11 attempts with 80 % accuracy would be considered a good attempt.
CMAT 2025 Analysis: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
As always, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship section of CMAT 2025 was of moderate difficulty. Questions were asked from topics such as Bootstrapping, Startup valuation, Fabian entrepreneur, Angel investment, Lean startup, Trademark, Feasibility analysis, etc). Only 1 question was based on Business GK. In this section 11 to 12 attempts with 80% accuracy will be considered good attempt.
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Expected CMAT 2025 Cut Offs for Admission
The CMAT 2025 cut offs for score accepting college are expected to not rise much. Check below expected CMAT cut offs 2025:
Colleges Accepting CMAT score |
CMAT Expected Cut Off Percentiles |
---|---|
99.9 |
|
95-99 |
|
95-99 |
|
99 |
|
95-99 |
|
90-95 |
|
95-99 |
|
85 |
|
80 |
|
85 |
|
85 |
|
85 |
|
85 |
|
85 |
|
80 |
|
80 |
|
80 |
|
80 |
|
85 |
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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
Several top colleges in India accept CMAT scores for MBA admissions. Some of the best ones include:
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 sco
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week 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
Answered a week ago
Hey,
With a MAT score in the 92.98 percentile, you have a variety of excellent options for applications, including prestigious management institutions such as the Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), and
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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 7
Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 9
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Arihant MCA Entrances 2025
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month 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),
Answered a month 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
Which is the best college that accept CMAT score for admission? How much score is needed for admission?