CMAT stands for Common Management Aptitude Test. CMAT is among the top national-level MBA entrance exams of India conducted by NTA to provide admission to MBA/ PGDM courses. NTA has been conducting CMAT exam since 2018, as before this the exam was being held by AICTE as per the instructions of the Government of India. Based on CMAT 2022 result, candidates can seek admission to MBA/ PGDM courses offered by top AICTE-approved business schools across the country like JBIMS, PUMBA, SIMSREE.
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| Events | CMAT 2022 Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | February 16, 2022 |
| CMAT Registration Begins | February 16, 2022 |
| Last Day to Apply for CMAT 2022 | March 17, 2022 |
| CMAT Form Correction | March 19 to 21, 2022 |
| CMAT Admit Card Download Begins | April 6, 2022 |
| CMAT 2022 Exam | April 9, 2022 (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) |
| CMAT 2022 Result Declaration | April 29, 2022 |
| CMAT 2022 Merit List Declaration | May 2022 |
| CMAT 2022 Counselling Begins | June 2022 |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| CMAT Full form | Common Management Aptitude Test |
| CMAT Exam Conducting Body | NTA |
| CMAT Exam Level | National |
| CMAT Exam Mode | Online |
| Number of Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Number of Sections in CMAT exam | 5 |
| CMAT Exam Syllabus | Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Quant & DI, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| CMAT Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
| Mode of CMAT Application Form | Online |
| Number of Attempts | No Restriction |
| CMAT Official Website | cmat.nta.nic.in |
Based on the initial reaction of CMAT 2022 test-takers, the exam was moderately difficult. The questions asked in the General Awareness section were less focussed on current affairs and were of moderate difficulty. Quant & DI was reported to be tougher than the last year with a few time-consuming questions. Logical Reasoning and Language Comprehension sections were easy to moderate with not more than 2-3 tricky questions.
| Name of the Section | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks | Good Attempt | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 | 16-17 | Moderate |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 | 14-15 | Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 | 17-18 | Easy-Moderate |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 | 16-18 | Easy-Moderate |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | 15-17 | Moderate |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 78-89 | Moderate |
CMAT is an online exam in which 100 questions are asked from Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension. General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Each question carries four marks there is negative marking of one mark for every wrong attempt. An optional section was introduced last year. Check below, highlights of CMAT syllabus and exam pattern:
