CMAT Preparation

CMAT Entrance Examination is believed to be easier than CAT and other entrance examination for students wanting to pursue Business and management programs.Reasons for the same being the difficulty level of questions in both the examination, Former consists of questions with Easy to Moderate level of questions, while the latter has Moderate to Difficult level of questions. Other reasons include, the time limitation, CMAT has no sectional boundry, giving the candidates no stress about finishing a particular section first or on time. One more reason of why candidates find CMAT easier than most entrance examination is that it is held in the end of rest entrance examination like CAT, MAT or XAT, Making the candidates familiar with the common topics and question pattern.  

Important topics for CMAT Examination as per maximum weightage are as follows: 1) Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation: •Arithmetics •Algebra •Geometry •Modern Maths •Numbers •Data Interpretation •Data Sufficiency.2) Logical Reasoning: •Critical Reasoning • Implicit Statements •Logical Consistency • Statement Assumption • Analogies •Statement Conclusion • Odd one • Series arrangement • Coding - Decoding • Blood Relations • Output Input. 3) Language Comprehension: • RC •FIBs • Word Usage • Synonyms • Idioms • Sentence Correction • Identify the correct sentence • Cloze Test • Antonyms.4) General Awareness: • State GK • Current Affairs • Majority Indian Context • Some international famous events • News • Places etc. . 5) Innovation and Entrepreneurship (optional) : • Reading Comprehension • Management • Entrepreneurship • Buisness Awareness. Apart from these, there are many other topics that are important as well, however these topics should be on tips of your fingers, to score good in your CMAT 2024 Examination.  

To prepare for CMAT language comprehension, candidates need to start early. Those who have a good command over English will not face problems in preparing for this section but those who are weak in English will have to put in extra effort. They will need to develop reading habit, which is why it is suggested to start exam preparation early. Start reading books and novels to strengthen English comprehension and vocabulary. Also solve practice questions on RC passages of all types. Since CMAT is a time bound exam, you will need to have a good reading speed and comprehension speed as well. This can be achieved only by solving practice questions.

Yes, the NTA provides CMAT mock test. The official CMAT mock test is free and can be accessed by any candidate who has the NTA login. Candidate must practice the official CMAT mock test at least once to know the latest exam pattern. It will help them immensely in navigating the test on the CMAT exam day. Given below is the process to access NTA-CMAT mock tests:
1. Go to NTA website
2. Click on 'student' option
3. Click on 'Mock Test'
4. Select the exam
5. Enter username and password
6. Click on 'login' to start the mock test
The best time to practice the NTA-CMAT mock test is in the last few days before the exam. Candidates prepare for the exam with various study material but the official mock test, help the understand how and when to use their knowledge viz. The actual exam.

On the CMAT exam day, candidates have to follow certain guidelines which include reaching on time, cooperating with the exam centre staff, following instructions of the test invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the CMAT questions. There are some key dos and don'ts that candidates should follow on the CMAT exam day, which have been listed below:
CMAT exam day dos:
1. Reach the examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CMAT admit card.
2. Carry two copies of the CMAT admit card, one photo ID card and passport size photos
3. PwD candidates should carry the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities.
4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet
5. Carry personal drinking water, hand sanitizer, face masks and gloves
6. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow instructions during entry
7. Use only the computer mouse to lock your answers. Do not touch the keyboard as it will lead to screen locking.

CMAT Logical Reasoning topics are similar to CAT so the preparation is also to be done in a similar manner. The Logical Reasoning questions of CMAT are not very difficult. One can crack it with some practice and revision. If you are planning to appear for CMAT exam, prepare for the Logical Reasoning section from the following books.
1. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
2. How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
3. A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
4. Concepts of LR - Logical Reasoning for CAT and Other MBA Exams by Gajendra Kumar
Apart from these books, you must practice previous year CMAT question papers to be familiar with the latest type of Logical Reasoning questions asked.

The syllabus of CMAT Innovation and entrepreneurship section includes 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, Women Entrepreneurship, Emerging Trends in Social Entrepreneurship, Principles of Business Organisation, Motivation, Communication and Leadership
To study these topics candidates should refer to books like:
1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship by Peter F. Drucker
2. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management by R Goal
3. Entrepreneurship - Robert D. Hisrich
4. Manorama Year Book - Mammen Mathew
Apart from these books, candidates must solve last two years' CMAT question papers to know the type of questions asked in this section and their difficulty level. These questions will give you an insight into CMAT Innovation and entrepreneurship.