Overview Summary
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a premier national management entrance examination administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). CMAT scores are accepted by all AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, and constituent colleges offering MBA and PGDM degrees throughout India.
Exam Architecture & 5-Section Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 Questions | 80 Marks | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Charts & Tables |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 Questions | 80 Marks | Arrangements, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Series |
| Language Comprehension | 20 Questions | 80 Marks | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction |
| General Awareness | 20 Questions | 80 Marks | Current Affairs, Economics, Politics, Science & Business |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 Questions | 80 Marks | Startup Ecosystem, VC Funding, Business Models, Schemes |
| Total Examination | 100 Questions | 400 Marks | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Single Shift CBT |
Advisory Note
Scoring Formula: +4 marks for every correct answer, -1 mark penalty for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Official Portals & Direct Links
Official Portal
Official website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in — Information bulletin, application corrections, admit cards, and scorecards.
Top B-Schools Accepting CMAT Scores
- XIM University, Bhubaneswar
- T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal
- Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology & Management (BIITM)
- Srusti Academy of Management
- USBM Bhubaneswar