CMAT
CMAT Exam
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in AICTE-approved institutions across India.
It is one of the popular alternatives to CAT, MAT, XAT, etc., and is accepted by 1,300+ B-Schools in India.
✅ Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Purpose | Admission to MBA/PGDM programs |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year (Usually April or May) |
| Score Validity | 1 Year |
| Accepting Colleges | AICTE-approved Management Institutes & Universities like JBIMS, KJ Somaiya, PUMBA, etc. |
📚 CMAT Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Compulsory since 2021) | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 400 Marks |
Marking Scheme:
✅ +4 for correct answer
❌ -1 for wrong answer
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| Final Year Students | Eligible to apply |
| Age Limit | No age restriction |
🏛️ Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Score
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JBIMS Mumbai
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KJ Somaiya Institute of Management
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PUMBA (Pune University)
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Great Lakes Chennai (PGDM)
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XISS Ranchi
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Christ University
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Birla Institute of Management (BIMTECH)
(Cutoff varies from 90 to 99+ percentile depending on college)