Scoring high in a speed based exam requires quick action. Take a look at CMAT 2024 preparation and exam day tips to optimise your performance on the CMAT exam day.
CMAT is a three-hour test wherein candidates have to read 100 questions and solve about 70-75 questions. Candidates must devise an exam day strategy before hand so that they can optimise their performance in the given time frame. For making a CMAT exam day strategy, ensure that you complete the revision of CMAT syllabus a week before and shift your focus to revision of important concepts and formulae. Revise concepts and formulae from Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning, make notes for Language Comprehension and memorise static GK for General Awareness section of CMAT exam.
CMAT 2024 will be held on May 15 in two shifts. Since we all know that good result is the outcome of not only how much you know but how well you use that knowledge. A day before the exam, one should prepare a strategy on how to handle those crucial three hours when you will be writing the CMAT 2024 exam. It’s not the big errors but silly mistakes that affect performance. Thus there’s a need to pay attention to all the aspects of the exam. So, let’s take a look at some CMAT exam day tips that will complement your CMAT 2024 preparation.
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CMAT 2024: Preparing for the Exam Day
First of all, you should thoroughly read the CMAT exam day guide issued by NTA. For a hassle free exam, you need to know the dos and don’ts. It is very important that you not only reads the instructions carefully but also understand and remember them on the exam day.
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Listed below are some important CMAT preparation and exam day tips:
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.
- The first thing to do is to read the instructions given on the CMAT question paper thoroughly and understand them clearly. Don't rush to the questions, the test screen will anyway not move to questions until it's time.
- CMAT is a computer based test, and you will have to use the computer mouse to punch in your answer. Attempt the official CMAT mock test before the exam day to have an experience of it.
- Only one question will appear on screen at a time. This is a helpful feature as the candidate's focus will be drawn towards only one question at a given time.
- There is no sectional time-limit in CMAT, thus you will be at complete freedom of choosing the order of sections in CMAT 2024. Start with solving the section which is your strength area.
- Keep a close look at the timer. The CMAT exam timer will start the moment you will click on 'Start Test' button. The test will automatically stop once the time is up.
- Unlike several other top MBA entrance exams, CMAT provides the students with the flexibility to review later. If you want to attempt or review a question later, choose the 'flag' button.
- In CMAT, you can even edit your answer at any point of time. To deselect the answers marked, click on 'deselect' button.
CMAT 2024: Exam Day Guidelines
- CMAT 2024 will be held in two shifts , from 9:00 AM to 12:00, and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Reporting time will be mentioned in the CMAT 2024 admit card. Candidates must visit their test centre as per the reporting time mentioned.
- No stationary other than a blue/black ball point pen will be allowed inside the test hall. Blank paper for rough work will be provided by the invigilator.
- Cell phones, calculators, log tables, book, paper, documents, picture, bag, waist pouch, ear phones, etc. are not allowed inside the exam centre.
- CMAT is conducted under CCTV surveillance so don’t resort to illegal means or malpractices like cheating.
- No additional time will be given to candidates so they must ensure they don't waste the time and complete the paper within three hours.
- Do carry two copies of your CMAT 2024 admit card to the exam centre. Affix the same passport size photo as uploaded in the application form.
- CMAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to exam hall. You will not be allowed to enter the CMAT exam hall without the admit card.
- It is also necessary for each CMAT 2024 candidate to carry a copy of their photo ID proof issued by Government of India or any other competent authority.
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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Arihant MCA Entrances 2025
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Beginner-Level 1
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?