CMAT 2023 Exam Date May 4, Admit Card Soon, Syllabus, Previous Year Papers, Pattern, Cut off

    Candidates can expect CMAT 2023 Admit Card to be out by this week on the official website- cmat.nta.nic.in. Check CMAT Admit Card 2023 Download Link

    CMAT 2023 exam is of 3 hours duration comprising 100 MCQs- 20 each from Quant & DI, Logical Reasoning, VARC, GK, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. You get 4 marks for each correct answer and lose 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Check CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

    • With about 2 weeks remaining for CMAT exam 2023, it is crucial to revise important topics and take mock tests. Check Important Topics of CMAT 2023 Syllabus
    • You must also attempt CMAT previous year papers of at least the last 2 years to check your level of preparation. 

    CMAT Cut off is not released by NTA. It is decided by the respective institutes for carrying out the admission process. CMAT Cut off for some colleges can be as low as 60 percentile while for some it is above 95 percentile. Check CMAT Cut off

    CMAT 2023 Cut off for JBIMS, Sydenham, SIMSREE, etc., is expected above 99 percentile. To secure 99+ percentile, candidates need to aim for a score of 320+ in CMAT 2023 exam.Check CMAT Score vs Percentile


    Table of Contents

    1. CMAT 2023 Exam Dates
    2. CMAT 2023 Admit Card
    3. CMAT 2023 Syllabus
    4. CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern
    5. CMAT Exam Analysis
    6. CMAT 2023 Preparation
    7. CMAT Previous Year Question Papers
    8. CMAT 2023 Mock Test by NTA
    9. CMAT 2023 Exam Centers
    10. CMAT 2023 Answer Key
    11. CMAT 2023 Result
    12. CMAT 2023 Cut off
    13. CMAT 2023 Admission Process
    14. Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT 2023 Scores
    15. Frequently Asked Questions

    What is CMAT exam for?

    Common Management Aptitude Test or CMAT is a national level management entrance exam conducted by the NTA for admission to MBA/ PGDM courses in about 1300 AICTE approved B-schools in India including JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Research, PUMBA Pune. 


    CMAT Exam Dates

    CMAT 2023 Exam Date

    CMAT 2023 Exam Date is out. Given below are the tentative dates for admit card, exam date based on the latest media reports.

    EventsDates
    CMAT Registration BeginsFebruary 13, 2023
    CMAT Registration Last DateMarch 13, 2023
    CMAT Correction WindowMarch 14 to 16, 2023
    CMAT 2023 Admit Card DownloadSecond week of April 2023
    CMAT 2023 Exam DateMay 4, 2023
    CMAT 2023 Answer KeyThird week of April 2023
    CMAT 2023 ResultLast week of April 2023

    CMAT 2023 Latest News and Updates

    • Is CMAT 2023 Exam Date Out?: NTA has released CMAT 2023 Exam Date on April 19, 2023. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 4, 2023 in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Shift 2 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. 
    • CMAT 2023 Admit Card soon: NTA is expected to release CMAT 2023 admit card soon at cmat.nta.nic.in. CMAT Admit Card release date is likely to be on or after April 25, 2023.
    • CMAT 2023 Notification Out @cmat.nta.nic.in 2023: NTA has released the official information bulletin for CMAT 2023 exam. Download CMAT 2023 Information Bulletin PDF

    CMAT 2023 Exam Highlights

    ParticularsDetails
    Name of the examCMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
    Exam Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
    Exam FrequencyOnce a year
    Exam ModeOnline Computer Based Test
    Medium of the examEnglish
    Number of Questions100
    Number of Sections5: Language Comprehension, Quant & DI, Logical Reasoning, GK, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice (MCQs)
    Marking Scheme4 marks for correct answer and 25% negative marking, i.e. 1 mark for every incorrect answer
    Total Marks400
    Exam Duration3 hours (180 minutes)
    CMAT Exam Date 2023 NTA Official websitecmat.nta.nic.in

    Why take CMAT exam?

    CMAT exam offers various advantages over other MBA entrance exams. Some of the reasons why one should sit for CMAT MBA entrance exam include:

    • More than 1300 top B-schools in India accept CMAT scores for admission.
    • Comparatively, CMAT exam is easier than CAT, XAT, and IIFT entrance exams.
    • The syllabus of CMAT is at par with the other exams making it a good choice among candidates who have appeared for CAT and XAT previously.

    CMAT Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines

    CMAT 2023 Admit Card

    CMAT 2023 Admit Card will be available for download only on the official website- cmat.nta.nic.in. The admit card for CMAT 2023 will be issued provisionally to all the registered candidates, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. 

    • NTA will not send the admit card of CMAT by post
    • Under no circumstances will a duplicate admit card be issued at the test center.
    • In case of any discrepancy in the details mentioned on CMAT admit card 2023, immediately contact NTA helpline between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    CMAT Admit Card 2023 Download Link

    CMAT Admit Card 2023 download link is available under the ‘Candidate Activity’ section on the official NTA CMAT website- cmat.nta.nic.in. You can also find the download link for CMAT Admit Card 2023 here.

    CMAT Admit Card 2023 Download LinkCheck Here

    CMAT Exam Day Schedule

    ActivityShift 1Shift 2
    Entry to the Examination Hall8:15 - 8:30 am1:45 – 2:00 pm
    Last Entry to the Exam Hall8:30 am2:00 pm
    Instructions by Invigilator8:45 to 8:55 am2:15 to 2:25 pm
    Commencement of CMAT Exam 9 am2:30 pm
    CMAT Exam Concludes12 am5:30 pm

    CMAT Exam Day Guidelines by NTA

    The important guidelines that all candidates need to follow on CMAT exam day are provided below for your reference:

    • It is advised to reach the allocated test center at least 2 hours before the exam time
    • Carry a printout of CMAT 2023 admit card along with a passport-size photograph to paste on the attendance sheet.
    • Carry any one of the below-mentioned photo IDs in original
      • PAN card
      • Driving License
      • Voter ID/ Passport
      • Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
      • Aadhaar Enrolment No
      • Ration Card
    • PwD candidates have to carry the disability certificate issued by a competent authority.
    • No baggage is allowed inside the exam hall. NTA is not responsible for any belongings of the candidates.
    • All rough work and calculations must be done only on the white sheets provided by the invigilators at CMAT exam center.
    • Do not indulge in any unfair means to avoid cancellation of candidature. Some of the activities described by NTA as unfair means include:
      • Trying to interact with other candidates
      • Writing on any material other than the rough sheets
      • Not following the rules laid down by the supervisors
      • Forcefully entering or leaving the test center
      • Having possession of prohibited materials like cellphones, notepads, etc.
    The decision of NTA is final and binding in declaring any candidate involved in an activity classified as Unfair Means Case (UMC).

    CMAT 2023 Test Cities and Centers

    CMAT 2023 will be conducted at 200+ CMAT 2023 Exam Centers located across 110 major test cities all over the country. NTA takes all the efforts to allot the exam center as per the 4 city choices opted by the candidates during CMAT registration. However, in case of some logistic issues, a different test center may be allotted. The final allotted CMAT test center is printed on the admit card and no changes are permitted in the same. 



    CMAT Exam Pattern

    CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

    CMAT 2023 exam pattern is provided by NTA in the official information bulletin. No changes have been introduced in this year’s CMAT exam pattern from last year. The medium of CMAT 2023 question paper will be English only. The details of the paper pattern of CMAT 2023 are tabulated below:

    SectionNumber of questions
    Language Comprehension20
    Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation20
    Logical Reasoning20
    General Awareness20
    Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional)20
    Total100

    It was in CMAT exam 2021 that the section on Innovation and Entrepreneurship was introduced as an optional section with 25 extra questions. Hence, before 2021, CMAT exam had 100 questions divided equally into 4 sections only. 


    CMAT 2023 Marking Scheme

    ParticularsMarks Allotted
    For every correct response+4
    For every incorrect response-1
    For unattempted questions0

    It must be noted that if after the conclusion of the answer key challenge:

    • If more than 2 options for any question are found to be correct, then only the candidates who have attempted the same will be given full marks. 
    • Further, if a question is dropped later, then all candidates will be given full marks irrespective of the attempt.
    Changes in CMAT Exam Over the Years


    CMAT Syllabus

    CMAT 2023 Syllabus

    CMAT 2023 Syllabus is as prescribed by AICTE. CMAT Syllabus 2023 includes the important topics included under the 5 sections:

    SubjectSyllabus
    Quantitative Techniques & Data InterpretationSpeed, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Averages, Profit, Tables, Bar Graphs , Line Charts, Venn Diagrams, Pie Chart,
    Logical ReasoningLogical Sequence, Number and Letter Series, Binary Logic, Direction Sense, Clocks & Calendars, Puzzles, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
    Language ComprehensionReading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Grammar, Vocabulary-based, Parajumbles
    General AwarenessCurrent Affairs of National and International Economy, Personalities in News, Indian Constitution, Sports News, Politics, History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science in Everyday Life.
    Innovation & EntrepreneurshipImportant Events, Budget & Economic Survey, Business & Corporate affairs, New Investments & Schemes, Policies related to Entrepreneurship and Business Promotion, Startups, General Economy, and Current Affairs

    Check CMAT Syllabus PDF


    CMAT Topic Wise Weightage

    CMAT topic wise weightage is provided here to help you prepare well for the upcoming exam in 2023. Based on the analysis of the past 2 years’ CMAT exam, we have curated the list of topics that have had the highest weightage in CMAT exam.

    CMAT Quant Topic Wise Weightage

    TopicNumber of Questions in CMAT 2022Number of Questions in CMAT 2021
    Arithmetic811
    Algebra14
    Number System24
    Geometry21
    Modern Math23
    Data Interpretation52

    CMAT Verbal Ability Topic Wise Weightage

    TopicNumber of Questions in CMAT 2022Number of Questions in CMAT 2021
    Reading Comprehension414
    Synonyms/ Antonyms21
    Phrasal Verbs32
    Word Meaning & Spellings2-
    Fill in the blanks (Vocabulary)2-
    Error Detection31
    Direct Grammar based questions2-
    Rephrasing of underlined text (Grammar & Vocabulary based)-5
    Jumbled Sentences1-
    Sentence Completion-2

    CMAT Logical Reasoning Topic Wise Weightage

    TopicNumber of Questions in CMAT 2022Number of Questions in CMAT 2021
    Linear Arrangement11
    Blood Relations22
    Alphabet Series21
    Syllogism & Venn Diagram11
    Number Series11
    Number based Puzzle11
    Number Analogy11
    Circular Arrangement12
    Order & Ranking12
    Direction Test32
    Coding/ Decoding-1
    Miscellaneous-2
    Verbal Reasoning
    Assertion Reason2-
    Analogy11
    Odd one out1-
    Statement, Assumption & Arguments11
    Logical Consistency-4

    Innovation and Entrepreneurship CMAT

    NTA introduced Innovation and Entrepreneurship as an optional section in the 2021 CMAT exam. It has been made a compulsory section from 2022 onwards. This section is quite dynamic in terms of the questions asked. 

    Going by the analysis of questions asked in Innovation and Entrepreneurship CMAT section in the last 2 years, the below-mentioned topics are extremely important:

    • Basic Business and Entrepreneurship Knowledge
    • Government Schemes, Policies, Events related to Innovation, Startups, Investment, and Entrepreneurship
    • Names of Companies and CEOs
    • Brand Names and Taglines
    • Startup and Venture Development- stages, organizations, problems
    • Fund Raising
    • Venture Capital
    • Investment and Entrepreneurship related terms

    CMAT Preparation

    CMAT 2023 Preparation

    CMAT 2023 exam is amongst the top management admission exams with a large number of candidates appearing for the exam.

    Category-wise Number of CMAT Test Takers

    So, CMAT exam has a higher competition level, and thorough preparations are required. All exam aspirants must check out below mentioned preparation tricks and tips which will help them have a good score in the exam.

    • Solve practice papers and last years’ papers as it helps to know the kind of questions asked in the exam.
    • Doing more mock tests is another way to get a good score on the exam. One can improve his/her speed and accuracy by doing more mock tests.
    • Don’t take the stress. Always study peacefully and calmly. 

    Timetable for CMAT 2023 Preparation

    Start studying in a more focused and well-planned manner. Make a timetable and adhere to the same throughout your preparations. We have provided below a carefully devised plan for CMAT 2023 daily study plan for your convenience:

    Number of Hours a DayWhat to Study?
    2.5 hoursStudy and Practice Questions on QADI, VA, GK
    2 hoursPractice LR, RC 
    0.5 hoursRead newspaper
    1 hourStudy the basics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship CMAT Syllabus
    3 hoursSectional and Complete Mock Tests on alternate days

    Section-wise CMAT 2023 Preparation Strategy

    CMAT 2023 is expected to be conducted in the first week of April 2023,here are some tips to help you out with CMAT 2023 Preparation.

    CMAT Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

    Based on the analysis of previous year statistics, Arithmetic, Algebra, Number System and DI should be your focus area as these 4 topics alone can get you more than 80% marks.

    TopicCMAT 2022CMAT 2021
    Arithmetic811
    Algebra14
    Number System24
    Geometry21
    Modern Math23
    Data Interpretation52

    CMAT Logical Reasoning

    In CMAT logical reasoning, you should practice questions from all the topics of Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning. Verbal Reasoning accounts for about 25% of the questions while analytical reasoning topics like blood relations, series, direction sense test, arrangements, puzzles, coding- decoding, etc., account for 75%. 

    CMAT Language Comprehension

    Practice as many Reading Comprehension passages as possible. Although in 2022, there were only 4 questions, in 2021, there were 14 questions. So, do not leave this topic untouched before the exam. The difficulty level of the passages is not very high, so make sure that you attempt all the questions in the exam.

    Usually, grammar and vocabulary have almost equal weightage in the exam. So, practice at least 30-40 questions each on synonyms, antonyms), para jumbles, spelling errors, error detection, phrases and idioms, etc. 

    CMAT GK

    It has been observed that in CMAT GK section, the maximum weightage is of static GK. So, try to revise only the notes or material you have to cover as much as possible. You can expect more questions from politics, economics, and general awareness on awards and events. 

    CMAT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Preparation

    You can expect a majority of the questions from basics and business knowledge (about 10-15), 3-4 questions from government schemes and funding, startup and venture development, and only 2-3 questions from brand names and taglines, CEOs of companies, MVP, VC, investment related terms, etc. So, divide your preparation time accordingly to get maximum marks in this section.

    Best Books for CMAT Preparation

    One can either decide to self-study or seek the assistance of a coaching center, online or offline, for CMAT 2023 exam preparation. In any case, practicing and reading books can prove beneficial for the preparation for CMAT exam. Check Best Books for CMAT Exam Preparation


    CMAT Question Papers

    CMAT Question Papers

    Candidates can download and solve CMAT question papers of previous years using the links given below. These are beneficial in getting good insights into the CMAT question paper pattern and difficulty level.

    CMAT Question PaperDownload Link
    CMAT 2022 Question Paper with SolutionsClick Here
    CMAT 2021 Question Paper with SolutionsClick Here
    CMAT 2020 Question Paper with SolutionsClick Here
    CMAT 2019 Question Paper with SolutionsClick Here
    CMAT 2018 Question Paper with SolutionsClick Here

    For more CMAT previous year papers, click here


    CMAT 2023 Mock Tests and Sample Papers

    The NTA Provides Mock tests on its official website- nta.ac.in. You can access the same by selecting CMAT exam in the ‘Mock Test’ tab present on the webpage. The test series is designed to mimic the exam setting and covers the entire syllabus in a systematic and time-based manner.

    • Regular practice of the mock tests can help in improving accuracy and speed in solving questions and identifying and correcting errors. 
    • CMAT Mock Test series is based on the latest exam pattern and syllabus, and it comes with detailed explanations and solutions to enhance comprehension.

    Also, practicing the CMAT mock tests and CMAT sample papers can help in developing effective revision strategies, improving the retention of concepts, and constructive time management.

    Check direct link to take CMAT Mock Test by NTA


    CMAT 2023 Test Practice Centers

    The purpose of TPC is mainly to organize practice tests for the upcoming NTA exams including CMAT 2023. The Ministry of Human Resource Development has directed the NTA to establish a network of test centers for candidates, especially in remote and rural areas, so that they can practice and feel comfortable in taking the Computer Based Test (CBT). Check CBT Mode Guidelines by NTA for CMAT exam

    • This option is completely free.
    • Candidates can register online (NTA website) where they will get a convenient TPC near their location for practice.
    • It makes taking a Computer Based Test (CBT) easy and convenient.

    The purpose is to provide practice tests and questions so that candidates can familiarize themselves with how to log into the system, go through the detailed instructions of the test, use the mouse or on-screen numeric keypad (virtual), scroll to attempt each question, to the next question, navigate between questions, check and change their choices.


    CMAT Exam Analysis

    CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis

    CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis will be updated here soon after the exam concludes. The detailed section-wise CMAT 2023 exam analysis will be updated here based on the analysis by subject-matter experts. Candidates preparing for CMAT 2023 exam can check the previous year’s CMAT paper analysis provided below.

    CMAT Previous Year Exam Analysis

    Candidates should be well aware of the detailed CMAT Paper Analysis of previous years to know the distribution of questions in various sections, and difficulty level of the questions asked. CMAT exam analysis 2022 is provided below for reference:

    SubjectTopic Wise Weightage in CMAT 2022 (No. of Questions)Difficulty Level
    Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
    • Arithmetic- 8
    • Algebra: 3
    • Geometry: 2
    • Data Interpretation: 5
    • Modern Math: 2
    Moderate
    Logical Reasoning
    • Verbal Reasoning (Odd one out, analogy, reason assumption, statement conclusion): 5
    • Analytical Reasoning (Blood Relation, Puzzle, Arrangement, Direction Test, Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding-Decoding): 10
    Moderate
    Language Comprehension
    • Vocabulary: 10
    • Grammar: 5
    • Reading Comprehension: 4
    • Para Jumbles: 1
    Easy to Moderate
    General Awareness
    • Current Affairs: 5
    • Static GK: 15
    Easy to Moderate
    Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • 90% Static Questions on Brand Taglines, CEO & Company Names, Phases of Entrepreneurship, MVP, Government Intervention, Policies on Entrepreneurship, etc.
    • 10% Current Affairs based questions
    Moderate

    CMAT 2023 Answer Key

    CMAT 2023 Answer Key will be released by NTA 1-2 weeks after the conclusion of the examination. Candidates will be able to access the answer key, question paper, and response sheet in the login window. The steps to check CMAT Answer Key 2023 are mentioned below:

    • Visit NTA-CMAT 2023 Official Website
    • Click on the link for ‘Answer Key for CMAT 2023’
    • Enter the candidate login details- CMAT registration no. and password
    • View/ Download CMAT answer key PDF available on the screen

    CMAT Answer Key 2023 (provisional) will be open for challenge for a period of 2-3 days by paying INR 200 per answer/ question challenged. The objections, if any, are accepted by NTA, the provisional answer key will be revised and released along with the result.


    CMAT 2023 Result

    CMAT 2023 Result will be announced by NTA in the second week of May 2023.CMAT 2023 Result will be released as a scorecard comprising the overall score, sectional scores, and the AIR of the candidate. CMAT Results will be available in the candidate login.

    The steps to download CMAT 2023 result-cum-scorecard are:

    • Visit the official CMAT website of NTA, i.e., cmat.nta.ac.in
    • Click on the ‘Download CMAT 2023 Scorecard’ tab.
    • Fill in your login credentials which are your CMAT 2023 registration number and password.
    • Enter the security pin that is presented on the screen.
    • Download your CMAT scorecard 2023 and print it out for future correspondence.

    CMAT Score vs Percentile

    CMAT Score vs Percentile analysis is provided below based on the analysis of previous year result statistics of candidates.

    CMAT ScoresCMAT percentile 
    330+100
    320-33099.95-99.99
    315-32099+
    280-31095+
    270+90 +
    200-25081 to 89 +

    Check CMAT 2023 Score vs Percentile


    CMAT Cut off

    CMAT 2023 Cut off

    NTA does not release CMAT Cut off scores. Each participating college of CMAT 2023 will release its own CMAT Score for Admission. CMAT 2023 Cut Off for the top MBA colleges like JBIMS, GIM Goa, Great Lakes, PUMBA Pune, XISS Ranchi, etc. ranges between 95 to 99.9 percentile.

    What is a Good Attempt in CMAT Exam?

    • If you are targeting a 99.9+ percentile, then you need to attempt at least 85 questions
    • For 99.5-99.9 percentile, you must aim for at least 80 questions attempted correctly, i.e. a score above 320
    • Similarly, for 99-99.5 percentile, a score of about 300 is required. So, attempting 75-76 questions accurately is a must.

    CMAT 2023 Expected Sectional Cut off

    CMAT 2023 sectional cut-off means the least score that candidates are supposed to get to clear CMAT 2023 exam and get a seat in an AICTE approved Management College. The expected cut-offs for CMAT 2023, section wise is mentioned here:

    CMAT Paper SectionSectional Cut Off for CMAT 2023
    Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation50
    Language Comprehension50
    Logical Reasoning40
    General Awareness45
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship40

    CMAT 2023 Expected Cut off for Top Colleges

    Check the table to get an idea of the expected cut off for top colleges based on which candidates get shortlisted in CMAT 2023 exam.

    Name of the MBA CollegeCMAT Cut off Percentile
    Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai99.99
    Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education99.97
    Goa Institute of Management, Goa99.8
    K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (KJSIMSR), Mumbai99.20
    Pune University Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA DMS)96.42
    Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai95+
    XISS Ranchi95
    MET Institute of Management, Mumbai97.27
    Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS), Bangalore90
    Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi85
    Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida82
    L.N Welingkar Institute of Management85
    Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi75
    Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune75
    PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore75
    Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Pune60
    Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai60
    Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Secunderabad60
    AIMS Bangalore60
    Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior84
    Lovely Professional University (MBA), Phagwara80

    CMAT 2023 Admission Process

    NTA is not responsible for carrying out the admission process post declaration of CMAT result. Each of the 1300+ CMAT score accepting colleges carry out their separate admission process based on the Cut offs decided. CMAT 2023 selection process for MBA/ PGDM admission comprises Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interviews (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds. Check CMAT 2023 selection process

    • Based on the marks in CMAT 2023 scorecard, candidates are shorlisted by the colleges/ institutes.
    • All the shortlisted candidates have to appear for the GD/ PI rounds on the date specified by the institute.
    • The final admission will be granted on the basis of the weightage assigned by the institute to CMAT scores, GD/ PI performance, and availability of seats.

    CMAT 2023 Selection Process: Documents Required

    The list of the documents that candidates are supposed to bring at the time of CMAT counseling include:

    • CMAT Admit Card
    • Birth Certificate
    • CMAT Scorecard
    • Class 10 & 12 Marksheet & Certificate
    • Graduation Marksheet & Certificate
    • Caste Certificate
    • Valid ID proof
    • Address proof

    Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT 2023 Scores

    Many reputed B-Schools all over the country consider CMAT scores for offering admissions to various courses. The top CMAT score accepting colleges that are most sought after by the candidates are listed below for your reference.

    Top Colleges Accepting CMAT 2023 Scores
    JBIMS Mumbai: Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management StudiesN. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
    SIMSREE Mumbai: Sydenham Institute of Management Studies And Research And Entrepreneurship EducationGreat Lakes Chennai: Great Lakes Institute of Management - GLIM
    PUMBA: Department of Management Sciences University of PuneGIM Goa: Goa Institute of Management
    IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA UniversitySIMSR Mumbai: K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies And Research
    Xavier Business School (XBS), St Xavier’s University, KolkataPrin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

    MBA Admission through CMAT 2023: Reservation Criteria

    In the government institutes that accept CMAT scores, the following reservation criteria is applicable:

    Category Percentage
    Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
    Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
    Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL)27%
    Persons with Disability (PwD)5%
    Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS)10%

    Use CMAT 2023 College Predictor tool to predict your chances of admission to top MBA/ PGDM colleges based on CMAT scores.


    CMAT Eligibility Criteria

    CMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates should ensure that they meet CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 before registering for the exam:

    • There is no upper age limit to appear for CMAT exam.
    • You must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any stream from a recognized university.
    • No minimum aggregate marks are required in graduation to apply for CMAT 2023 exam.
    • Candidates in the final year of graduation can also apply for NTA CMAT 2023 exam.
    • There is no limit on the number of attempts taken by an individual.

    Read about the Top MBA Colleges accepting CMAT Scores


    CMAT Registration Process

    CMAT 2023 Registration Process

    CMAT 2023 registration concluded on March 13, 2023 and the form correction window closed on March 16, 2023. Candidates can check the step-by-step CMAT 2023 Application Process provided below.

    • New candidate registration on the official website of NTA-CMAT 2023. 
    • Fill CMAT 2023 application form by logging in with the credentials generated in the previous step.
    • Upload scanned images of photographs and signatures in the suitable image format only.
    • Final submission of CMAT registration form 2023.
    • Printing out the application form for all the future correspondence regarding CMAT 2023 examination.
    Category-wise Number of CMAT Applicants

    CMAT 2023 Registration Fee

    CMAT 2023 registration fees structure as per the category of candidates is mentioned in the table below:

    CategoryFees
    For General Male CandidatesINR 2000
    For General Female/ SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ PwD/ EWS/ Third Gender candidatesINR 1000

    Frequently Asked Questions

    CMAT 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

    Ques. Who will conduct CMAT 2023?

    Ans. CMAT 2023 will be conducted by NTA. CMAT exam is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) since 2018. Prior to this year, the Common Management Aptitude Test or CMAT was conducted by AICTE as per the provisions of the Government of India.

    Ques. Does CMAT happen twice a year?

    Ans. No, CMAT happens only once every year in March or April. Unlike other top MBA exams like NMAT, MAT, IBSAT, CMAT is held only on one day in one or two shifts. CMAT 2023 will be conducted in two shifts for a duration of 3 hours each. The exam date announced on NTA CMAT official website is May 4, 2023.

    Ques. Is CMAT easier than CAT?

    Ans.Yes, CMAT is easier than CAT in terms of the overall difficulty level of the questions and the level of competition. Although CAT does not have the General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections, the difficulty level and application of concepts of CAT questions in the other 3 sections is still higher than CMAT. You can also practice CAT previous year papers as CMAT mock tests.

    Ques. Do IIMs accept CMAT scores?

    Ans. No, CMAT exam scores are not accepted by any of the IIMs. IIMs accept only CAT scores for offering admission into MBA courses. There are various other top MBA/ PGDM colleges in the country that provide admission based on CMAT results.

    Ques. Is CMAT tough or easy?

    Ans. CMAT is of easy to moderate level difficulty. The QADI section has a mix of easy and tough questions. The GK and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections are highly unpredictable making it difficult to prepare for them. LR and VARC on the other hand are easy to moderate with only a few tricky sections. 

    Ques. Is CMAT 2023 registration open?

    Ans. No, CMAT 2023 registration is no longer open. CMAT 2023 registration last date was March 13, 2023, for all the eligible candidates to apply. 

    Ques. Is CMAT compulsory for MBA?

    Ans. No, CMAT is not compulsory for MBA in India. CMAT is just one of the many MBA entrance exams in India. Other than CMAT, you can also appear in other exams like CAT, NMAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP, IBSAT, MAH CET, TANCET, etc. to pursue an MBA course in India.

    Ques. What is a good score in CMAT exam?

    Ans. Based on previous year cut off trends, a CMAT score above 300 is considered good for getting admission to top MBA colleges including ITM Navi Mumbai, Great Lakes, JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE, We School, MET Mumbai, XISS Ranchi, Acharya Business School, etc.

    Ques. What are the changes introduced in CMAT 2023 exam pattern?

    Ans. No changes have been introduced in the exam pattern of CMAT 2023 from last year. The total number of questions in CMAT 2023 exam is 100. These 100 multiple choice questions are divided equally into 5 sections with each comprising 20. 

    Ques. Is there any section-wise cut off for CMAT?

    Ans. Yes, many institutes release section-wise cut off along with the overall CMAT cut offs. The expected sectional cut off for CMAT 2023 is tabulated below after expert analysis:

    SectionExpected Cut Off
    Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation50
    Language Comprehension50
    Logical Reasoning40
    General Awareness45
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship40

    Ques. What to do if there is a discrepancy in the admit card for CMAT 2023?

    Ans. In case of a discrepancy in your CMAT admit card 2023, you can contact NTA CMAT customer support via email or phone. The email id for contact is cmat@nta.ac.in. The NTA helpline numbers for CMAT related queries or doubts are- 011-69227700 and 011-40759000.

    Ques. What is the duration of CMAT exam?

    Ans. The total duration of the NTA CMAT exam is 3 hours or 180 minutes for attempting 100 MCQs. However, here is no provision of sectional time limit in CMAT examination.

    Ques. What are the best coachings to prepare for CMAT 2023?

    Ans. The best online coaching to prepare for CMAT 2023 is -

    CityCMAT Coaching Center
    IMS IndiaBYJUs
    mba.hitbullseyeCareer Launcher
    CatkingT.I.M.E 4 Education
    Endeavor CareersUnacademy

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    Ans. Here’s a list of some of the best CMAT accepting colleges. Colleges accepting CMAT score  CMAT 2022 cutoff (expected) Fees (in INR) Asia-Pacific Institute of Management 85 percentile  8.75 Lakhs KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar (KSOM) 80 percentile 10.10 Lakhs XIME, Bangalore  75 percentile  11.5 Lakhs IMS Ghaziabad 70 percentile  7.95 Lakhs Institute of Management, Christ University  70 percentile  7.70 Lakhs Welingkar Mumbai  70 percentile  13 Lakhs  Welingkar Bangalore  70 percentile  13 Lakhs  Universal Business School  70 percentile  8.48 Lakhs DY Patil University School of Management  70 percentile  8.40 Lakhs NSB Academy, Bangalore  70 percentile  7.50 Lakhs Here are the top colleges accepting MAT score.  Colleges accepting MAT score  MAT 2022 cutoff (expected) Fees (in INR) Pumba, Pune 90+ 1.29 Lakhs Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow 70-80 11 Lakhs TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal 70-80 16 Lakhs  BIT, Mesra 70-80 5.89 Lakhs XIME, Bangalore  95+ 11.5 Lakhs  NIT, Warangal 70-80 1.64 Lakhs Amity Business School  90-95 7.80 Lakhs  SIMREE 85-90 1.36 Lakhs BIMTECH, Noida 80-90 12 Lakhs Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad 85-95 8 Lakhs Alliance Bangalore  80-90 14 Lakhs If you are preparing for CMAT 2022/MAT 2022, these are the colleges that you can consider. Read more

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    Ans. JBIMS Mumbai is one of the prestigious management colleges which is also affiliated with Mumbai University. The institute offers admission on the basis of score in MAH CET score. Apart from the MAH CET score, the institute also accepts CAT and CMAT scores in the selection process.  If you are applying through a score other than MAH CET, then you have to fulfill the minimum cut-off score set by the institute.  The institute offers Masters in Management Studies (MMS program) and certain parameters are considered before offering the final admission letter.  Parameter Weightage CAT/MAH CET/CMAT/GMAT Score 60% Class 10, 12, and Graduation marks  15% Work Experience 20% Diversity 5% Total 100% The entrance test is the major criteria to get into JBIMS, Mumbai. Therefore it is important to have a good score in any one of the above-mentioned exams. Five specializations are available in the MMS program. The specialization is:  Finance Marketing Operations HR System On the basis of your score in the entrance and the number of seats in each specialization, admission will be granted. You need to be among the top scorers in CMAT to get admission to the institute. Usually, candidates with 95% and 100 scores in CAT and CMAT respectively can get admission. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Parag Sinha on 19-Apr-2023

    Ans. Candidates belonging to Maharashtra can apply through MAH CET MBA whereas, outside Maharashtra, candidates can apply through CMAT/CAT or MAH CET MBA scores. Candidates who will meet the minimum cutoff criteria will be able to appear for the counseling rounds.  PUMBA, CMAT Cutoff 2020 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for CMAT is 90 percentile.  Read more

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    • Top Answer By Samruddha Gawande on 26-Dec-2022

    Ans. There are two courses available in management studies  PGDM (fully autonomous)  MMS (autonomous affiliated to Mumbai university) The PGDM course requires a separate form to be filled out if you are applying through CAT/CMAT/XAT or other All India Entrance exams. PGDM course doesn't have any kind of reservation criteria but you need only an All India Level Entrance exam score to apply. The MMS course does not require you to fill out a separate form for applying through MHT-CET/CMAT/CAT because they are under DTE. One thing that you need to know is that this course is a Gujarati linguistic minority course where 51% of seats are reserved for Gujarati Speaking students  49 % don't have any caste-based quota, Out of the total intake in MMS 15% is reserved for All India Entrance exams like CAT, XAT, etc. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Salini Dasgupta on 01-Jul-2022

    Ans. Yes, you have a good chance to get shortlisted in some of the top B-Schools in Pune with a score of 125 in CMAT 2022. Here are some of the top MBA colleges in Pune that accept CMAT scores. Colleges CMAT cutoff (expected) PUMBA  80-100 Balaji Institute of International Business  80-100 IIMS Pune 80-100 ISBM Pune  80-100 IBS Pune  60-70 You can consider these colleges for an MBA.  Read more

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