CMAT

Cracking Logical Reasoning section of CMAT is all about how well and how quickly you understand the puzzles and patterns. To master this section of CMAT exam, sample questions for practice and sectional mock tests for CMAT are the best resource. You should start practicing Logical Reasoning questions early on in the preparation cycle. Pay attention to the topics from which Logical Reasoning questions are asked in CMAT. Prepare for those type of questions only. For Data Interpretation section of CMAT. You should be well versed with reading tables, graphs and charts correctly. For quick calculation, you should strengthen basic mathematical calculations like multiplication, division, square, square roots, cube, cube roots, etc. This section is all about observation and ability to break down information into pieces, so you need to practice a wide range of data interpretation questions.

To prepare for CMAT exam you need to do two things. Cover the exam syllabus and practice mock tests. After you decide to appear for CMAT the first thing you should do is check the CMAT syllabus. Make a list of topics that you are familiar with and topics that you have never studied before. Start with topics that you are unfamiliar with as those topics will take time. Move to easier topics after that. Do practice sample questions after completing each topic to know how to apply concepts to a problem. Once you have completed the CMAT syllabus, move to the next phase of preparation, I. e. practicing mock tests and sample questions. Dedicate about 40-45 days in practicing CMAT mock tests, to gain not only speed and accuracy but also control on the topics. You should also join online study groups to take help from mentors and peers in exam preparation. Doubt clearing sessions are very helpful in exam preparation. Also stick to CMAT books as recommended by experts. Some of the books you need to refer are:
1. The Complete Reference Manual for CMAT by SK Sinha, S Satyanarayan and JS Rana
2. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma (Mc Graw Hill Education)
3. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
4. High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin English
5. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (Mc Graw Hill Education)
6. How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma (Mc Graw Hill Education). .

The admission to DAVV-IMS Indore for MBA course is done through the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) score. The cutoff for admission to DAVV-IMS Indore through CMAT score varies every year depending on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats.
Based on your CMAT score of 150, it may be difficult to get admission to DAVV-IMS Indore as the cutoff for CMAT score varies every year. However, you can check the previous year's cutoff to get an idea of the minimum score required for admission to DAVV-IMS Indore.
It is advisable to check the official website of DAVV-IMS Indore for the latest admission updates and to have a backup plan in case you are unable to secure admission in DAVV-IMS Indore.

CMAT is one of the easier MBA entrance exams. Despite having an extra section, the overall difficulty level of CMAT exam is generally moderate. However, it has been seen previously that some questions in Logical Reasoning and General Awareness sections of CMAT turn out to be more difficult than questions of Quantitative Techniques, Language Comprehension and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. If a candidate can solve about 70-75 of the total questions with about 80 per cent accuracy in each section, they can score well in CMAT. The sectional difficulty in CMAT is as follows:
1. Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation: Moderate
2. Logical Reasoning: Easy to Moderate
3. Language Comprehension: Easy to Moderate
4. General Awareness: Moderate
5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Moderate
For the latest exam pattern and difficulty level of CMAT click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cmat-exam-analysis.

Yes, CMAT candidates can refer to the books recommended for CAT exam preparation as the syllabus is same for both exams, but they must also solve mock tests and sample questions specific to CMAT to get the hang of it. The CMAT exam is easier than CAT but if you don't know the nature of CMAT questions, you may find it difficult to crack. Candidates can refer to these books for studying the concepts:
1. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education)
2. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into Iims by Sarvesh K Verma (Arihant)
3. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha (McGraw Hill Education)
4. NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10
5. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by Dr RS Aggarwal
To know more similarities between CAT and CMAT read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/is-cmat-easier-than-cat-know-the-differences-and-similarities-blogId-58019.

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.

There are 20 questions from General Knowledge in CMAT. All the questions are in MCQ format. Four options are given for each question to choose the right answer from. The General Knowledge section of CMAT is usually of a higher difficulty level but as it is a memory based section, it can be completed in maximum 15 minutes. The questions pertain to static GK and Current Affairs. Topics included in CMAT GK section are business, politics, awards, inventions, Science and technology, sports, society, world, advertising, trade, books and authors, arts, entertainment, history, geography and politics. Candidates should attempt the GK section in the end as the main criteria for MBA are English Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation. The candidate's main focus should be on getting maximum questions correct in these three sessions. GK can be handled at the end.

For admission to MBA/PGDM courses through CMAT score, candidates are required to present the relevant documents that confirm their identity, nationality and academic achievement. Given below is the list of documents that are required to be presented at the time of GD/PI and admission:
1. CMAT scorecard
2. CMAT admit card
3. Photo ID
4. Address proof
5. Birth certificate
6. Graduation degree
7. Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
If a candidate is seeking admission in a particular category, then they have to submit a valid Certificate for the category such as:
1. Caste Certificate
2. PWD certificate
3. Category Certificate
Working professionals who are seeking admission to MBA or PGDM course must can present work experience, letter of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc. Issued by their employer organisation. Candidates having work experience are desired by B-schools more than fresh graduates. Some institutes have extra points for work experience in their selection criteria.

The CMAT answer key 2025 will contain question-wise correct answers, option chosen by the candidate, marks awarded and marks deducted. With this information, candidates can calculate their raw CMAT score. Some of the important points to remember about CMAT answer key is that it is released in online mode and for a few days only. The CMAT admit card and response sheet is available for download for only two to three days at the NTA-CMAT website. So, candidates must download their respective response sheets on time. The answers printed on the preliminary answer key can be challenged but the final answer key cannot be challenged. The keys printed on the final CMAT answer key are unchallengeable and the exam result is prepared on the basis of the final keys only. If a candidate is not happy with their CMAT result, they can re appear for the exam in the next session.

The preliminary CMAT answer key is the PDF released within 3-4 days of the exam. It contains candidate details such as their name, roll number, exam date and exam slot. The main content of the preliminary CMAT answer key are question, correct option, candidate's response to each question and status of the answer. The preliminary CMAT answer key helps candidates in assessing their performance and calculating their score. Final CMAT answer key is a PDF document released along with the result having revised answer keys for the CMAT. If contains answer options to the questions, after verification as per the objections raised by candidates. The final CMAT answer key is the basis of result preparation. The final answer key cannot be challenged unlike the preliminary answer key. While the preliminary CMAT answer key is to be released mandatory, final answer key is released only when a candidate's objection is accepted and the preliminary answer key is revised.