CMAT 2025: Answer Key Released; Question Paper, Response Sheet, Cut Off, Top Colleges
Common Management Admission Test 2025 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2025 exam was held on January, 25 2025 and the provisional answer key has been released on January 31, 2025. Candidates can raise objection againts the CMAT 2025 answer key from January 31 to February 2, 2025. Check here all about CMAT 2025 exam.
CMAT 2025 exam
CMAT 2025 exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 25, 2025. The NTA released provisional CMAT 2025 answer key on January 31, 2025. Candidates can download the CMAT response sheet and answer key from the exam website now. They can also challenge the official answer key of CMAT 2-25, from January 31 to February 2, 2025 by filling an online form. CMAT 2025 result will be announced most likely by the second week of February 2025.
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 Answer Key 2025
CMAT answer key 2025 has been released. It is 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 ' 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 2025 Important Dates
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. 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-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 exam |
25-Jan-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 answer key challenge |
31-Jan-2025 to 02-Feb-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 result declaration |
Three weeks after the exam |
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CMAT Admit Card 2025
CMAT admit card 2025 is available for download from the CMAT 2025 website through login. To download the CMAT 2025 admit card, the candidates 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 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
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 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 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 12 hours ago
To download your corrected CMAT form as a PDF, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Candidate's Portal: Visit the official CMAT website and log in using your application number, email ID, and password.
2. Access the Correction Facility: Once logged in, navigate to the section for application correcti
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 12 hours ago
Scoring 280 marks in CMAT 2025 is an impressive feat! Based on historical data and score percentiles, a score of 280 is likely to place you in the 95-99 percentile range. This estimate is subject to variations depending on the difficulty level of the exam and the performance of other test-takers.
Wi
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 12 hours ago
Scoring 205 marks in Slot 1 of CMAT 2025 is a commendable achievement! Based on historical data and score percentiles, a score of 205 could likely place you in the 85-90 percentile range. However, this is an estimate and the actual percentile may vary depending on the difficulty level of the exam an
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
Hi Tulsi,
Ahmedabad offers several reputable MBA colleges that accept CMAT scores for admissions. Here are some top institutions to consider:
Shanti Business School (SBS): Known for its industry-oriented curriculum, SBS offers a range of management programs and accepts CMAT scores for MBA admissions
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
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 3 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 5 days ago
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 like your aca
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 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 5
Answered 6 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 6 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