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CMAT mock test- To perform well in CMAT 2025, attempting mock tests is essential. CMAT mock tests not only help a candidate in developing time management skills but also in discovering tricks and shortcuts to solve calculation intensive questions easily and accurately. The main purpose of practicing CMAT mock test is to develop speed and accuracy in solving questions of varied types and difficulty levels. CMAT 2025 exam will be held on January 25, 2025, so candidates must start practicing CMAT mock tests now or by the end of December 2024, so that you have ample time to practice a good number of and a variety of mocks.Â
CMAT is a speed-based test having 100 questions to be solved in 180 minutes. So effectively, one gets 1.8 minutes to read every question, understand and solve or skip a question. It is not possible to solve all the questions. But, it is certainly possible to attempt maximum number of CMAT questions with the maximum accuracy. You can do that only if you can read, understand and solve the questions quickly. Speed is what you develop by practicing CMAT mock tests series.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â What is the difficulty level of CMAT exam?
Q: Â What is the section wise weightage in CMAT?
Q: Â Does NTA provide CMAT mock test?
Benefits of CMAT Mock Tests
Practicing CMAT mock tests is the best way of preparing for the exam. The more CMAT mock tests you practice, the better you get at solving questions quickly and accurately. Check below some key benefits of practicing CMAT mock tests:Â
- A CMAT mock test helps in understanding the actual exam pattern, topic-wise weightage of the questions, previous years' difficulty levels and the trend of types of questions asked.
- Practicing CMAT mock tests helps the candidate in assessing their weak and strong areas.
- By practicing the CMAT mock test, candidates can identify which type of question requires how much time. This will help them in choosing questions in the CMAT 2025 exam.
- In a speed based test like CMAT, time management is the key. The greatest benefit of practicing mock tests is that it helps in developing speed and accuracy in solving the questions.
- There is no sectional time limit in CMAT so it is even more critical to practice mock tests. It allows candidates to time themselves per section so that they can allot adequate time to every section in the actual exam and solve adequate number of questions.Â
- The more CMAT mock tests one attempts, the better they get at correct application of theorems and formulae to the questions.
- Candidates also discover tricks and shortcuts of solving CMAT question paper faster while practicing mock test series.
Q: Â How to score well in CMAT? What should be the preparation strategy?
Q: Â What are the important topics of CMAT syllabus?
CMAT has five sections - Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Important topics of CMAT across all the five sections are listed below:
- Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation: Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit and Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership, Triangles Probability Surds, HCF-LCM, Quad equations, Quad inequality, Graphs, Tables, Bar, Pie Chart.
- Logical Reasoning: Family Tree, Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Coding-Decoding, etc.
- Language Comprehension: Synonym, Antonym, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms, Match the Following, Reading Comprehension, Identify the Correct Statement, Direct/Indirect Speech, Classify the Sentence, Question Tag, Parajumble.
- General Awareness: Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society 5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Concepts of Entrepreneurship, Overview of Entrepreneurship, Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India, Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development, Theories and Models of Entrepreneurship, Framework of Entrepreneurship Theories, Models of Entrepreneurship, Emerging Models of Corporate Entrepreneurship, Dimensions of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Society, Entrepreneurial Culture, Rural Entrepreneurship, etc.
Q: Â What is the benefit of solving official CMAT question papers?
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What is the Structure of CMAT Mock Tests?
The structure of CMAT mock test is same as the actual exam. It has five sections with 20 questions each. The duration of the mock test is 180 minutes. Four answer options are given for every questions, Candidates have to solve the questions in time bound manner. Marks obtained by the candidate is displayed at the end of the test. This is to help candidates assess their performance and growth. Candidates should also attempt sectional mock test series for CMAT. Given below is the subject wise break up of the CMAT mock test:
CMAT Mock Test Sections |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks Allotted |
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Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
20 |
80 |
Logical Reasoning |
20 |
80 |
Language Comprehension |
20 |
80 |
General Awareness |
20 |
80 |
Innovation and Enterpreneurship |
20 |
80 |
Total |
100 |
400 |
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Shiksha CMAT Mock Test
To help candidates prepare for the exam, Shiksha has created free CMAT mock test. The Shiksha CMAT mock tests are based on official exam pattern and previous years' questions. It is a three-hour long test having CMAT questions from Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and General Awareness. After taking the CMAT mock test, candidates can check solutions too. Check the table below for free Shiksha CMAT mock tests:
CMAT Mock Test |
CMAT Mock Test Link |
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CMAT Mock Test 1 |
CMAT Mock Test 1- Click Here |
Solutions- Click Here |
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CMAT Mock Test 2 Â |
CMAT Mock Test 2- Click Here |
Solutions - Click Here |
Q: Â How many mock tests to attempt to score 99 percentile in CMAT?
Q: Â Which section of CMAT question paper has the maximum weightage?
Q: Â How can I prepare for CMAT?
NTA-CMAT Mock Test
NTA provides CMAT mock tests to aspirants for practice purpose and understanding of the exam pattern. The NTA-CMAT mock tests can be accessed at the NTA website with login. Given below is the process to access NTA-CMAT mock test:
- Go to NTA website
- Click on 'student' option
- Click on 'Mock Test'
- Select the exam or click here https://nta.ac.in/Quiz?&open-reg
- Enter username and password
- Click on 'login' to start the mock test
Candidates must attempt the official NTA-CMAT mock test at least once to know the online test structure and process. Having a prior experience will save a lot of time in the actual exam.Â
Q: Â Which is the lengthiest section in CMAT?
Q: Â Do previous years questions or mock test questions get repeated in CAT, NMAT, CMAT and SNAP?
In top MBA exams such as NMAT, SNAP, CMAT and CAT, questions from previous years may not get directly repeated. MBA exams are known for its ever evolving question structure with changing economies. The exam authorities create new and innovative questions each year to assess candidates' problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and aptitude.
While questions may not get repeated exactly, it is possible to find similar concepts or patterns in different years. The focus of MBA entrance exams, such as NMAT, CAT, CMAT, or SNAP, is to test candidates' ability to think critically and apply their knowledge to solve unfamiliar problems. Therefore, practicing previous year's questions can be beneficial as it helps candidates familiarise with the exam format, identify common question types, and develop their problem-solving skills.
The syllabus of MBA entrance exams typically remains the same with DILR, VARC, and QA sections. While some exams may have an additional section for General Awareness. Therefore, candidates must go through the previous year's questions to get aware of the, type of questions, important topics, and more.
Q: Â What is the time duration of CMAT exam?
CMAT Mock Test: Key Points
- Candidates must analyse their performance after every CMAT mock attempt. The aim should be to improve score with each successful attempt.
- Candidates should not get disheartened if they don't score well in the initial CMAT mock test attempts. Improvement will happen with each consecutive mock test.
- Candidates must not get overconfident either if they start scoring well in CMAT mock tests. They must focus on assessing the types of questions they are able to solve well.
- Candidate must practice various types of CMAT mock tests of various difficulty level. This way candidates will be well prepared for surprise questions (lengthy or tricky) in the exam.
- Candidates should start with easy CMAT mock tests then increase the difficulty level. The focus should be on accuracy along with speed. Â
- Candidates must practice sectional mock tests too, so as to learn how to manage time in the exam section-wise. CMAT has no sectional time limit so the it is upon the candidate to manage time in such a way that they get ample time to spend on every section.Â
You can also practice sample questions on VA, RC, DI, LR and QA from the question banks listed below:
VARC Questions with Answers for Practice | DILR Questions with Answers for Practice | Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Answers for Practice |
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- CMAT Preparation: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Students’ speak: Prep tips that will help in CMAT exam
- CMAT Preparation and exam day tips
- Last minute tips for CMAT exam
FAQs Related to CMAT Mock Test
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CMAT mock test:
Q: Â Which exam is easier amongst CAT, NMAT, XAT and CMAT?
The difficulty level of exams may vary depending on numerous factors, including an individual's preparation, conceptual knowledge and aptitude. However, based on the past student reactions, the difficulty level of these exams is often perceived as mentioned below:
- CMAT is considered relatively easier in comparison with other MBA exams mentioned. Typically, the CMAT question paper is designed to test candidate's knowledge in quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, along with general awareness.
- NMAT is considered to be moderately difficult if compared with CMAT. NMAT question papers are designed with a focus on skills like language proficiency, logical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. Candidates are allowed to choose the order of sections and provides some flexibility.
- CAT is the most challenging MBA exam from the list. Different IIM conduct CAT exam every year for admission to PGP courses. Almost all the MBA aspirants in India appear for CAT exam. Therefore, it becomes challenging to score well in the exam. CAT assesses candidate's aptitude in similar sections, such as quantitative ability, verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning.
- XAT is also considered a challenging exam However, it is easier than CAT. XLRI Jamshedpur conducts XAT exam for admission to its MBA programme. Besides XLRI, several other b-schools accept XAT scores for admission. XAT assesses candidates on similar sections as CAT, with the addition of a general awareness section.
Proper preparation, practice, and understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus are crucial for success in any of these exams. therefore, candidates must plan a well structured preparation startegy for NMAT and other MBA exams.
Q: Â When can I apply for CMAT?
The next CMAT exam will be held on January 25, 2025. The NTA has started registration process for the same most on November 14, 2024. Those interested in appearing for the exam are required to register for it at CMAT-NTA website and fill the online application form before December 25, 2024. The score of CMAT will be valid for one year only, so if you appear for CMAT 2025, you must take admission in the same academic year.
Apart from 1300 B-schools, the CMAT score is also valid for admission through MAH CET CAP. The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts MBA/MMS admissions for 300 colleges in the state. It is followed by a common counselling process called CAP. CMAT test takers can also participate in MAH MBA CET CAP and secure a seat in MBA/MMS course offered by over 300 colleges in Maharashtra.
Q: Â What are the benefits of appearing in CMAT?
There are several benefits of appearing in the CMAT exam. It is easier than other exams and accepted by many B-schools. Check below some of the key benefits of CMAT.
- CMAT is conducted at the end of MBA entrance exam season, so MBA aspirants don't have to study much as the previous experience of exams like CAT, XAT, SNAP comes in use.
- CMAT score is accepted by about 1,300 MBA colleges in India which includes top colleges in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
- CMAT exam is a moderate difficulty level exam so it is easier to score high in CMAT than CAT, XAT, IIFT, GMAT.
- CMAT cut offs for admission to top colleges are not exceptionally high, so you can get a good MBA college with a decent CMAT score.
- There's no 50 per cent aggregate criteria for CMAT application. Candidates with passing marks in graduation can also appear for the exam.
- CMAT application fee for women and reserved category candidates is only INR 1,000 which is quite less as compared to CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP fees.
Q: Â What is the CMAT marking scheme?
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Hii, The difficulty of XAT, CAT, or CMAT depends on individual aptitude and preparation, but generally:
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