CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Check Qualification, Age limit, and Reservation Criteria

    CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 defines the age limit, minimum educational qualification, aggregate marks, nationality, and other criteria to apply for CMAT exam 2023. NTA is going to announce the eligibility criteria for CMAT 2023 along with the release of CMAT 2023 Official notification at the CMAT 2023 Official website – cmat.nta.nic.in. No new changes are expected to be introduced in the CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023.

    • As per CMAT eligibility criteria 2023, Students of any stream i.e. Arts, Commerce, Science can appear for the examination. No minimum aggregate marks are required to fill out CMAT Application Form 2023. Also, AICTE has not prescribed any CMAT exam age limit.
    • Final Year Students can also apply if their final year results will be out before the admission for the academic year 2023-24 begins.  It is also vital that such applicants provide the correct official documents that prove that they fulfill all the minimum academic requirements.
    • CMAT Application form 2023 is going to be released by December 26, 2022 (tentatively). CMAT Exam Date 2023 is expected to be announced soon after the conclusion of registration. 
    • Eligible candidates aspiring to crack CMAT 2023 should group through the revised CMAT Exam Pattern 2023 and CMAT Syllabus 2023 to get better acquainted with the question pattern.

    CMAT eligibility allows candidates to appear for CMAT 2023 exam for admission to PGCM, MBA, PGDM, and Executive PGDM programs offered by 1000+ AICTE-approved CMAT score-accepting colleges. Hence, it is advised to check the complete CMAT eligibility criteria given in this article before filling CMAT Registration Form 2023.

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    Table of Content

    1. CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 Highlights
    2. CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Course-Wise Eligibility
    3. CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Reservation Policy
      3.1Other Backward Classes
      3.2Persons with disabilities (PwD)
      3.3CMAT Eligibility for Scribe/Reader
    4. CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Documents Required
    5. Frequently Asked Questions
    CMAT Eligibility Criteria

    CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 Highlights

    Students preparing for CMAT 2023 should go through the CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 before filling out the CMAT Application Form. The highlights of CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 is tabulated below for reference:

    CriteriaDescription
    Educational Qualification
    • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
    • Students enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program in any discipline
    Minimum Marks

    No minimum aggregate marks are required

    NationalityAny candidate who is applying for CMAT 2023 must be an Indian resident
    Age LimitNo upper age limit 
    CMAT Eligible Colleges1000+

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    CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 

    • Academic Requirement: Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline. Those appearing in their final year graduation exam whose results will be released before the beginning of the 2023-24 academic session can apply. 
    • Minimum Marks in Graduation: No minimum aggregate marks are required for filling CMAT application form.
    • Nationality: Candidates have to essentially be Indian citizens, holding valid ID proofs.
    • Age Limit: As per the latest CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023, there is no maximum age limit to appear for the exam.
    CMAT Course-Wise Eligibility

    CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023: Course-Wise Eligibility

    CMAT eligibility criteria for admission to the PGDM/MBA, PGCM, and Executive PGDM programs will be as per the requirements defined by the individual University/Institution. NTA does not conduct any centralized CMAT Counselling 2023. Every CMAT Participating College conducts its own counselling and sets the eligibility criteria as required. The essential program-wise eligibility criteria for CMAT 2023 followed by most of the CMAT score-accepting colleges are listed below:

    Name of the ProgrammeEligibility Details
    MBA, PGDM, etc.
    • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an AICTE-recognized university/institution is a must for candidates applying for the exam.
    Executive PGDM
    • Bachelor’s degree from an AICTE-recognized university/institution
    • Minimum experience of 5 years (relevant managerial/ supervisory experience).
    Post Graduate Certificate in Management (PGCM)
    • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an AICTE-recognized university/institution

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    Ques. Can a 12th pass give CMAT exam?

    Ans. No, CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 clearly states that only those candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree, or are enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program are eligible for CMAT 2023.

    Ques. If I have completed my graduation through distance learning mode, am I eligible to appear for CMAT exam?

    Ans. Yes, candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline can appear for CMAT exam. Candidates must ensure that the university from where they did their graduation must be recognized by AICTE

    Ques. What is the minimum marks required for CMAT 2023?

    Ans. AICTE has not set any minimum marks criteria for CMAT 2023. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, or are enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program are eligible for CMAT 2023 irrespective of the marks obtained by them.

    CMAT Eligibility 2023: Reservations Policy

    For admission to CMAT score-accepting colleges, the candidate must see the CMAT reservation policy applicable to that particular institute. Private Institutions have their own reservation policy. These below-mentioned reservations are applicable to colleges and institutes that fall under the dominion of the Central Government of India.

    CategoryPercentage
    Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
    Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
    Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)27%
    PwD (each category)5%
    GEN-EWS Category10%

    Apart from the above-mentioned reservation criteria, candidates should also make a note of the below-mentioned points:

    • Private entities may hold different rules and regulations for reserved candidates.
    • In the case of colleges run or aided by State Governments, the reservation policy of the respective State Governments shall be applicable.

    CMAT Eligibility 2023: Other Backward Classes Reservation

    Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) are as per the Central list of Other Backward Classes available on the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), Government of India website- ncbc.nic.in. Thus, the candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category column. State list OBC candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose the General category.

    CMAT Eligibility 2023: Persons with disabilities (PwD) Reservation

    Candidates registering for CMAT 2023 under the PwD category must keep the below-mentioned points in mind: 

    • As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwD)” means any person with long-term mental, intellectual, physical, or sensory impairment which hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others. 
    • As per Section 2® of the RPwD Act 2016, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where a specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with a disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. 

    The “Specified Disabilities” mentioned in the Schedule of the RPwD Act 2016 are provided below:

    CMAT Eligibility 2023: Scribe Policy

    Those PwD candidates who are either visually impaired or dyslexic or have a disability in the upper limbs or have lost fingers/hands that prevent them from properly operating the Computer Based Test platform can avail of the services of a scribe in completing CMAT 2023 exam. PwD candidates who are in requirement of a scribe must remember the following point:

    • Applicants who require such aids must opt for the same during CMAT Registration 2023. No such arrangement shall be made for the candidates after the completion of registration. 
    • A scribe will be provided only by the NTA and the candidates will not be allowed to bring his/ her own scribe.
    • Test-takers who fall under persons with benchmark disability and either avail or don’t avail of the services of a scribe will be allotted 60 minutes extra to complete their examination. 
    CMAT Documents Required

    CMAT Eligibility 2023: Documents Required

    Candidates registering for CMAT 2023 require the following documents throughout the application, examination, and admission process:

    • Qualification Documents like mark sheets, degree certificates, etc.
    • Identity Proof like Aadhar card, PAN card, Driver’s License, etc.
    • Entrance Exam Proof like Application form, Admit card, Scorecard, etc. 

    Candidates seeking the benefits of CMAT Reservation 2023 under Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Physically Handicapped (PH), Kashmiri Migrant (KM), the girl child category, and Defence Persons category, must submit the required certificates and documents:

    • Caste Certificate
    • Dependent Certificate
    • Income Certificate
    • Proformas etc., whichever is applicable, according to the guidelines of the particular college/ institute.

    Without sufficient documentary proof, no candidate will be given any benefits of reservation of seats.

    Once the category is indicated by the candidate at the time of submitting CMAT Application form, along with documentary proof, it will not be changed afterward in any case. Hence, the candidate must read and understand the conditions of reservation of seats carefully before applying.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 FAQs

    Ques. Who is eligible to apply for CMAT 2023?

    Ans. As per CMAT eligibility criteria 2023, anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university can apply for CMAT 2022 exam.

    Ques. Can I take CMAT 2023 exam from home?

    Ans. No, CMAT 2023 will be conducted in online CBT mode only at 150+ test centers. NTA will not conduct CMAT 2023 in home-based remote proctored IBT mode.

    Ques. Who is eligible to take the test under the PwD category?

    Ans. Candidates suffering from any of the listed disabilities to the extent of not less than 40% as certified by a medical authority, will be considered under the PwD category. Following are the categories defined by for PwD candidates:

    1. Visually impaired
    2. Locomotor Disability
    3. Hearing Impairment
    4. Intellectual Disability
    5. Mental Behaviour
    6. Chronic Neurological conditions
    7. Blood Disorder

    Ques. Does CMAT 2023 have OBC reservation?

    Ans. CMAT Reservation Criteria for colleges and institutions that fall under the domain of the Government of India is as follow:

    CategoryPercentage
    Scheduled Caste (SC)15%
    Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5%
    Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)27%
    PwD (each category)5%
    GEN-EWS Category10%

    Ques. Can final-year candidates apply for CMAT 2023 exam?

    Ans. Yes, final-year students can apply for CMAT 2023. Such applicants who are appearing for their final year exams whose results will be released before the commencement of the 2023-24 academic year can apply for the exam.

    Ques. Does NTA specify any age limit to appear for CMAT exam?

    Ans. No, NTA does not specify any upper age limit to appear for CMAT exam. Hence, candidates of all age groups can apply for the exam provided they specify the academic eligibility criteria for graduation.

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