CMAT 2025 exam will be held on January 25, 2025. Candidates can apply for CMAT 2025 till December 25, 2024. The CMAT score is accepted by over 1300 MBA colleges in India, including a some of the top ranked ones. Check here all about CMAT 2025 exam including dates, eligibility, fees, registration, syllabus, pattern, preparation and cut offs.
CMAT 2025 exam
CMAT 2025 exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 25, 2025 for admission to some of the top MBA colleges in India. Registration process for CMAT exam 2025 started on November 14 and the last date to apply was December 13, 2024. However, the NTA has extended CMAT 2024 registration deadline till December 25, 2024.
For the past few years, the CMAT has been conducted on April-May, however, this year, the NTA has decided to conduct the exam as previously, in the month of January 2025. The CMAT exam was last conducted in January, in the year 2019.
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CMAT 2025 exam will be conducted in computer based test mode at over 300 test centres in various cities across India. Graduates and working professionals can appear for CMAT exam.The CMAT score is accepted by over 1300 MBA Colleges in India. Top colleges that accept CMAT score 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 2025 exam including dates, syllabus, pattern, registration process, application fees, cut offs and list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT exam score for admission.
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CMAT 2025 Important Dates
The NTA does not announce complete schedule of CMAT at once. However, for 2025 exam, it has announced all the important dates together including the CMAT exam date.
| CMAT 2025 Events |
CMAT 2025 Dates |
|---|---|
| CMAT 2025 registration starts |
14-Nov-2024 |
| Registration ends |
13-Dec-2024 (9:50 pm) 25-Dec-2024 (9:50 pm) |
| Fee payment window closing |
14-Dec-2024 (11:50 pm) 25-Dec-2024 (11:50 pm) |
| Form correction window |
15-Dec-2024 to 17-Dec-2024 26-Dec-2024 to 27-Dec-2024 |
| Announcement of city intimation |
17-Jan-2025 |
| CMAT admit card 2025 release |
20-Jan-2024 |
| CMAT 2025 exam |
25-Jan-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 answer key challenge |
One week after the exam |
| CMAT 2025 result declaration |
Three weeks after the exam |
CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for CMAT 2025, candidates have to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as given below:
- Candidate should be a graduate or have an equivalent degree from a recognised university.
- Students in their final year of bachelor’s degree awaiting their result can also appear for CMAT exam.
- There is no minimum score requirement for CMAT 2025 in graduation and there is no age limit as well.
Also Read: CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
CMAT Registration and Application Process 2025
CMAT registration and application process is online. The form can be accessed on the CMAT-NTA website. Given below is the CMAT 2024 application process:
- Open CMAT 2025 website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
- Click on ‘registration link for CMAT 2025’
- 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 2025 form will relevant details
- Pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking
The CMAT 2025 exam centres will be allotted to candidates as per their choice. Candidates can select up to four cities as their preferred CMAT test cities in the application form.
CMAT 2025 registration window
Q: What is the CMAT marking scheme?
Q: Is there any negative marking in CMAT?
Yes, there is a negative marking in CMAT exam. For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. For example, if a candidate attempts 18 questions from Logical Reasoning and gets 15 questions correct but 3 questions incorrect. Then the candidate's score for this section will be 15x4-3, i.e. 57. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
Thus, candidates must choose only those questions to solve which they are sure of solving accurately. It is anyway not possible to solve all 100 questions, so candidates must weigh their options viz. Strength and weak areas and then choose questions carefully.
If candidates are not sure of answering a question correctly or it is taking too much time, then they should leave that questions and move to next as they also need to keep a tab on the time limit.
CMAT Fees 2025
The fee is to be paid before the last date of CMAT form submission. If the fee remains unpaid, the CMAT 2025 application form will not be accepted.
- INR 2,500 for General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male)
- INR 1,250 for Females, Third Gender and Reserved category students
CMAT Exam Pattern 2025
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 Pattern |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of sections |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension General Awareness Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Mode of examination |
Online |
| Duration of exam |
180 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
| 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 |
CMAT Syllabus 2025
CMAT syllabus is similar to other MBA entrance exams, and include important topics from Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Check below the table for important topics of CMAT.
| CMAT Syllabus |
Important Topics |
|---|---|
| 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 2025
CMAT 2025 preparation will require an elaborate plan as the exam syllabus is vast. So, it is a good idea to start CMAT preparation at least six to nine months before the exam, so that you get enough time to cover the entire CMAT syllabus and get good enough time for practice papers and mock tests.
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CMAT Admit Card 2025
CMAT admit card 2025 will be released online a week before the exam day. It will be available for download from the CMAT 2025 website through login. To download the CMAT 2025 admit card, the candidate will have to follow the below given process.
- Visit the CMAT-NTA website
- Click on 'CMAT 2025 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
CMAT Answer Key 2025
CMAT answer key 2025 will be released 2-3 days after the exam. It will be accompanied by candidate response sheet. Check below steps to download CMAT 2025 answer key and response sheet.
- Visit CMAT 2025 website
- Click on 'CMAT 2025 answer key and response sheet' option
- Enter application number and password
- Click on 'answer key' to download it
NTA gives option to candidates to raise objection against the official answer key, if they feel any answer given by the authority is incorrect. They can challenge the official CMAT answer key by filling an online form and paying INR 200 per question as fees at the exam website.
Also Read: CMAT 2025 answer key
CMAT Result 2025
CMAT result 2025 will be declared online after 15-20 days of the exam. Test takers will be able to download their CMAT 2025 result cum scorecard from the official website by using their login credentials. Check the below steps to download the CMAT result 2025:
- 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 top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score and their cut offs between the range of 85 to 99 percentile.
| Colleges Accepting CMAT score |
CMAT Cut Off Percentiles |
|---|---|
| 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
Check out some of the popular MBA colleges in India which accept CMAT score for admission:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days 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 4 days 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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Answered 6 days 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 a week 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 a week 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
Answered a week ago
Hii, The difficulty of XAT, CAT, or CMAT depends on individual aptitude and preparation, but generally:
- CAT: Considered the toughest, with high competition and emphasis on VARC, DILR, and Quant.
- XAT: Moderate, with an additional Decision-Making section and essay writing, testing analytical thinking.
- CM
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Indeed, CMAT results are accepted for admission to the MBA programme at the Best MBA college in Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS), located in Bangalore. Candidates who have taken the CMAT may apply to GIBS's MBA programme as long as they fulfill the requirements. A group discussion and in-
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, you will not require giving the exam of CMAT for the course of mass communication and journalism from Gujarat University. The CMAT is basically an entrance examination that can be cleared by students who want to undergo an MBA course from one of the B schools. For courses in mass communication a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
RKDF University accepts CMAT exam scores for admission to its MBA programme. The exam schedule for 2025 has not been released by NTA yet. However, this exam is usually conducted in the month of March or April.
However, in 2023 and 2024, it was held in May. Thus, CMAT 2025 is expected to be held in Ma
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, admission to RKDF University MBA is made based on performance in the accepted entrance exam, i.e., CMAT. Thus, it is essential that candidates seeking admission register and apply for the CMAT exam. It is a national-level exam that is accepted by many institutions for admissions to MBA programme
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Contributor-Level 10
Can you guys make a list of good MBA colleges (above 12lakh CTC) has ST out of state reservations and accept CMAT or XAT.