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CMAT 2024 Exam Results (OUT) - Check Complete Exam Details

Author : Avinash Mishra

June 25, 2024

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Overview: The Common Management Admission Test 2024 is set to take place on 15 May 2024. The admit card for NTA CMAT Exam 2024 was released on 6 May 2024. Check this blog to stay updated on the CMAT exam details.

What is the CMAT Exam?

  • The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance exam offering admission to multiple management programs in top colleges nationwide.
  • The National Testing Agency has conducted the CMAT exam since 2019 (Earlier, AICTE regulated it).
  • The exam tests the candidate's aptitude and analytical skills in 5 main sections.
  • The CMAT sections include - Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness.
  • The CMAT exam is a 3-hour computer-based exam with no sectional time limit.

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CMAT Dates:

CMAT Exam 2024 Events CMAT Exam Date 2024
CMAT Exam Date 2024 Registration Date starts  29 March, 2024
CMAT Exam Date 2024 Registration Date ends  18 April 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M.)
CMAT Exam Date Correction Window  19 April 2024 to 21 April 2024
Intimation of Cities of exam centers  May 6, 2024
CMAT Exam Admit Card  May 6, 2024
Date of Examination  May 15, 2024
Duration  180 minutes (03:00 Hrs)
Timing of Examination
  • Shift 1 - 9 am to 12 noon
  • Shift 2 - 3 to 6 pm
Language of the Paper  English Only

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CMAT Exam Highlights 2024:

CMAT Exam 2024 Particulars CMAT Exam Details
Exam Name   Common Management Aptitude Test
Conducting Body  National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level  National Level Test
CMAT Exam Date 2024 May 15, 2024
Duration  180 minutes (3 hours)
Exam Frequency  Once a year
Mode of Application  Online
Application Fees
  • UR Male- Rs. 2000
  • UR Female- Rs. 1000
  • Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD /OBC-(NCL) Male- Rs. 1000
  • Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD /OBC-(NCL) Female- Rs. 1000
  • Third gender- Rs. 1000
Age Limit  No age limit
Eligibility
  • The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • There is no age restriction for appearing in CMAT exam 2024.
Mode of Examination  CBT (Computer Based Test) mode
Number of Applicants  Over 75,000
Number of Test Cities  Over 110 
Exam Timing
  • Shift 1 - 9 am to 12 noon
  • Shift 2 - 3 to 6 pm
Exam Sections
  1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
  2. Logical Reasoning
  3. Language Comprehension
  4. General Awareness
  5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Courses Offered  MBA/ PGDM/ MMS Programs
Exam Helpdesk Number
  • Email- dgmcs.cc@sbi.co.in
  • Contact Number- 18004253800
Website  cmat.nta.nic.in 

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CMAT Exam Details - Eligibilty

The National Testig Agency does not participate in the counselling process after the exam scorecard is released. Thus, the CMAT eligibilty has two phases - CMAT Exam 2024 eligilibility and program specific eligibilty.

The general eligibilty criteria as set forth by NTA fro CMAT Exam 2024 are:

Criteria Instructions
Nationality The candidate must be a citizen of India to appear for the CMAT exam.
Age NTA sets no maximum age limit for appearing in the CMAT Exam.
Educational Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree to appear for the CMAT 2024.
Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply for CMAT 2024. Still, their registration and admission will be provisional until they submit their final graduation scores.

Work Experience To appear for the CMAT exam, candidates do not necessarily need to have work experience. Freshers can also apply, but many colleges give weightage to work experience during admission.

Read More: CMAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

CMAT Exam Details - Registration and Application

  1. Candidates must register on the official webite cmat.nta.nic.in with thier email ID and phine number. The email should be valid because all the exam related communications will be done on the same.
  2. Candiadtes must complete and fill all the details carefully in the appplication form and note thier application number. The following things should be uploaded carefully:
  • A recent photo (10Kb-200Kb), color or B&W, with 80% of your face visible (ears included) against a white background.
  • Your signature (4Kb-30Kb).
  • PwD certificate (50Kb-300Kb), if applicable.
  1. Applicants must pay the fees via the SBI or HDFC Bank gateway through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

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CMAT Exam Details - Admit Card

  1. The CMAT Admit Card is usually released on the website two weeks before the examination, and the CMAT 2024 Admit Card was released on May 6, 2024.
  2. The CMAT 2024 exam will be conducted in CBT mode in two slots on May 15 - 9 to 12 AM and 3 to 6 PM.
  3. Candidates must download their CMAT-2024 Admit Card from the official website. It is also important to note that candidates can only download the CMAT admit cards if they have registered and paid the fees online.
  4. The CMAT 2024 admit card will include the candidate’s name, number, exam date, venue where the candidate is supposed to appear for the exam, reporting time, picture, signature, and other necessary details regarding the exam.

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CMAT Exam Details - Paper Pattern

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) consists of five main sections: Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

The key highlights of the CMAT Exam Pattern are:

  1. The exam will be a total of 400 marks.
  2. Four marks will be added to the candidate's score for every correct answer.
  3. The CMAT exam has negative marks. For every incorrect one mark will be deducted from the candidate's score.
  4. For unattempted/unanswered questions, no marks will be added or deducted from the candidate's scores.
  5. The CMAT Exam 2024 has no sectional limit.
Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation 20 80
Logical Reasoning 20 80
Language Comprehension 20 80
General Awareness 20 80
Innovation & Entrepreneurship 20 80
Total 100 400

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CMAT Exam Details - Syllabus

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Exam Syllabus

Number System

Arithmetic

Algebra

Modern Maths 

Geometry and Mensuration

  • HCF and LCM
  • Indices and surds
  • Remainders
  • Last Digit
  • Fraction and Decimals
  • Averages
  • Percentages
  • Ratios and Proportion
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Speed, Time, and Distance
  • Mixtures and Alligations
  • Unitary Method
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Partnership
  • Logarithms
  • Progression
  • Linear Equations
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Inequalities
  • Set Theory
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Probability
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • 2-D and 3-D Mensuration
  • Lines and Angles
  • Triangles
  • Circles
  • Polygons
  • Trigonometry
  • Tabulation, Pie Chart, Bar Chart, Line Graph

Logical Reasoning Exam Syllabus

Analytical Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

  • Linear Arrangements
  • Analogy Test
  • Symbol Based Problems
  • Circular Arrangements
  • Matrix Arrangements
  • Blood Relationship Tests
  • Direction and Distance Test
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Numerical puzzles
  • Number and Alphabet Series
  • Direction and Distance
  • Order and Ranking
  • Visual Reasoning
  • Sequencing
  • Syllogism
  • Course of Action
  • Inference
  • Statement Assumptions
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Statements and Arguments
  • Cause and Effects
  • Strong and Weak arguments

Language Comprehension Exam Syllabus

  • Reading Comprehension
  • One-word substitution
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • Grammar/Vocabulary based fill in the blanks
  • Idioms and phrases Para jumbles
  • Error Spotting
  • Foreign language words used in English
  • English usage errors
  • English Grammar
  • Paragraph Completion
  • Verbal Ability

General Awareness Exam Syllabus

  • Literature
  • Geography
  • Culture
  • Trade Awareness
  • Science in everyday life
  • Sports
  • News Personalities in News
  • Politics
  • Indian Constitution History
  • Economics
  • Current Affairs of National and International Economy

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Exam Syllabus

Innovation Entrepreneurship
  • Concepts of Innovation
  • Innovation Framework
  • The legal structure of start-ups
  • Marketing and growth strategy
  • Entrepreneur - Definition, Types
  • Types of Entrepreneurs
  • Entrepreneurship Challenges
  • Models of Entrepreneurship
  • Theories of Entrepreneurship
  • Role of the Government in Promoting Entrepreneurship
  • Funding of Start-ups
  • Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development
  • Rural Entrepreneurship
  • Women Entrepreneurship

Read More: CMAT Exam Syllabus Subject-wise Explained

CMAT Exam Full Details - Results

The CMAT Results are usually announced 25-27 days after the exam is held. This year, the results are expected in the first or second week of June 2024. The CMAT exam 2024 was considered to be of an easy to moderate level. Candidates must remember that the CMAT results are valid for one year only.

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CMAT Exam Full Details - Cut Off

The CMAT cut-offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management and PUMBA shortlist candidates for further rounds having percentile over 95-99 percentiles. The expected percentiles for this year are:

CMAT Percentile Range CMAT Score Range out of 400 Maximum Marks
100 350-355
90-99.99 285-345
81-89 210-280
71-80 171-200
61-70 141-170
51-60 116-140
Below 51 Below 116

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CMAT Exam Full Details - Colleges

Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores (90-99 Percentile):

College Name Fees (Approx.) CMAT 2024 Expected Percentile
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies - JBIMS 6 Lakh 99.90+
SIMSREE 1.34 Lakh 99+
Goa Institute of Management 19.40 Lakh 99+
Welingkar 9.8 Lakh 95-99
Great Lakes Institute of Management 20.8 Lakh 95-99
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management 20.8 Lakh 95-99
Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune 1.3 Lakh 95-99
XISS Ranchi 8.90 Lakh 90+
BIMTECH, Noida 17 Lakh 90+
NL Dalmia, Mumbai 16.20 Lakh 90+

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Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores (80-90 Percentile)

College Name CMAT 2024 Expected Percentile
IMT, Nagpur 90+
NIPM, Pune 85-90
XBS, Kolkata 85-90
IFMR at Krea University, Sri City 85-90
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida 85+
SIES, Mumbai 80-85
IPE, Hyderabad 80-85
IFIM Business School, Bangalore 80-85
IMT Hyderabad 80+
XIME, Bengaluru 80+

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Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores (70-80 Percentile)

College Name CMAT 2024 Expected Percentile
IES Management College, Mumbai 80
KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar 80
AIMS, Bangalore 80
BIT, Mesra 75+
DY Patil School of Management, Pune 75+
NDIM New Delhi 75+
Calcutta Business School 75+
XIME Chennai 70+
ITM Group of Institutions, Mumbai 70+
SCMS, Cochin 70+

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Top Government Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores

College Name Location Courses Offered 
SIMSREE Mumbai MBA/PGDM/MMS
Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
Faculty of Management Studies Baroda Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
Indian Institute of Information Technology  Allahabad Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management Kolkata Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
Institute of Management Studies Ranchi University Ranchi Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
Institute of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya University Indore Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
Malaviya National Institute of Technology  MNIT Jaipur Master of Business Administration (MBA)
NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology Odisha Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
University School of Management Studies, GGS IP University Delhi Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Conclusion

The CMAT exam is a crucial gateway offering admission opportunities to various top programs in one of the best B-schools in the country. The aspirants need to know all the details about the CMAT exam, including the registration process, exam structure, courses offered, syllabus, and so on, along with the announcement date for the results.