CMAT Exam 2025

Exam Overview

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to management programs across AICTE-approved institutions. It evaluates a candidate’s aptitude in various areas necessary for pursuing MBA and PGDM programs. Thousands of B-schools in India accept CMAT scores, making it one of the most accessible and widely recognized MBA entrance exams.

Category: National-Level Management Entrance Exam
Related Courses: MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, and other management programs

Key Exam Details

Detail	Information
Exam Frequency	Once a year (usually conducted in May)
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Application Process	Apply online via cmat.nta.nic.in
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Pattern	100 MCQs across 5 sections: Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Syllabus Overview	Covers basic aptitude, business GK, current affairs, comprehension, and reasoning
Important Dates	Registration likely in February; exam in May
Result Date	Announced 2–3 weeks after the exam
Official Website	https://cmat.nta.nic.in

Preparation Tips and Resources

Understand the Sections: Focus on mastering all five areas, especially the unique Innovation & Entrepreneurship section.
Daily Practice: Solve MCQs from each section daily, especially reasoning and quant.
Stay Updated: Regularly read business and current affairs magazines or websites for GK prep.
Mock Tests: Attempt full-length mocks and analyze performance to improve speed and accuracy.
Sectional Focus: Allocate prep time based on your weakest areas to maintain a balanced score.

Admit Card, Results & Cutoff

Admit Card: Downloadable 7–10 days before the exam from the CMAT portal.
Results: Published as a scorecard including sectional and overall percentiles.
Cutoff: Varies by college; top B-schools usually have cutoffs between 90–99 percentiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is CMAT accepted for admission to top MBA colleges?
Yes, CMAT is accepted by 1000+ AICTE-approved institutes, including JBIMS, KJ Somaiya, and Great Lakes (Chennai, Gurgaon).

Does CMAT have negative marking?
Yes, +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

What is the unique section in CMAT?
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship section, introduced recently, tests business creativity and decision-making skills.

Can final-year students apply for CMAT?
Yes, students in the final year of graduation can apply, provided they complete their degree before admission.

Top Colleges Accepting CMAT

JBIMS, Mumbai
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai & Gurgaon
Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
PUMBA (Pune University)
Welingkar Institute, Mumbai & Bengaluru
IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad

Counseling & Admission Process

NTA does not conduct centralized counseling for CMAT.
Candidates must apply individually to participating colleges with their CMAT scores.
Each institute conducts its admission process, including GD-PI rounds, Written Ability Tests (WAT), or personal interviews.
Final merit is based on composite scores and academic profile.

Latest Updates

To stay up to date on CMAT 2025 notifications, exam dates, admit card release, syllabus changes, or college acceptance updates, regularly visit the official NTA website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in.