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    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Answer Key, Results and Exam Details

    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Answer Key, Results and Exam Details

    Suvam MaitiUpdated on 31 Jan 2025, 10:41 PM IST

    CMAT 2025 Latest Updates By NTA: The Common Management Admission Test, or the CMAT, is regarded as one of the prominent examinations after the CAT among management students. Therefore, after completing the CAT 2024 in November, knowing the CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA becomes much more important for students. This CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA is that CMAT answer key has been issued on January 31, 2025 and the objection window will be closed on February 2. Read this article to learn about the important things about the CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA by NTA and more.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Key Information about CMAT 2025
    2. CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Eligibility Criteria for CMAT
    3. CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: How to Register for CMAT 2025
    4. CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Format of the CMAT 2025 Examination
    5. CMAT 2025 Admit Card
    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Answer Key, Results and Exam Details
    CMAT 2025 Latest Updates By NTA

    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Key Information about CMAT 2025

    Understanding the nuances of the CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA would help the applicants prepare for the examination in a better way. The format of the examination which is a bit different from the CAT needed a clearer comprehensive for the students. Here is the list of key information about the CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA.

    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA

    Key Information about CMAT 2025

    Examination

    Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

    Conducting Body

    NTA

    Exam Level

    National-Level

    Medium of Question Paper

    English

    Exam Frequency

    Once a Year

    Exam Mode

    Online CBT

    Exam Difficulty Level

    Easy to Moderate

    Exam Duration

    3 Hours (180 Minutes)

    Exam Slots

    To be announced

    Courses Offered

    MBA/PGDM

    Score Validity

    2025-2027

    Total No. of Questions

    100

    No. of Colleges Accepting Score

    1000+

    Type of Questions

    MCQs

    Maximum Marks

    400 Marks for 100 questions

    No. of Exam Cities

    110

    Questions in Each Section

    5 Sections with 20 Questions each

    Exam Sections

    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    • Quantitative Technique

    • General Awareness

    • Language Comprehension

    • Logical Reasoning

    Application Fees

    Rs. 2,500 for Male Candidates from the general category

    Rs. 1,250 for Female Candidates from the general category and applicants from reserved categories

    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Which Dates Are Important for CMAT 2025

    CMAT is a National Level entrance examination for management courses across India. Though till 2018 it was conducted by the AICTE, after that the responsibility was given to the NTA. In 2025 the CMAT is scheduled to take place on January 25, 2025. Here is the list of important dates for CMAT 2025

    CMAT 2025 Schedule

    CMAT 2025 Schedule Important Dates

    CMAT 2025 registration starts

    November 14, 2024

    CMAT Registration ends

    December 13, 2024

    December 25, 2024, till 9:50 pm

    Fee payment window closing

    December 14, 2024

    December 25, 2024, till 11:50 pm

    Form correction window

    December 26 to 27, 2024, till 11:50 pm

    Announcement of CMAT city intimation

    January 17, 2025

    CMAT admit card 2025 release

    January 20, 2025

    CMAT 2025 exam

    January 25, 2025

    CMAT 2025 Answers Key challenge

    January 31 to February 2, 2205

    CMAT 2025 result declaration

    Three weeks after the exam

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    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Eligibility Criteria for CMAT

    Matching the eligibility criteria for the CMAT is very crucial for the candidate willing to appear for the CMAT 2025. Here is the list of important academic eligibility criteria for candidates looking for the CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA ,that they need to fulfill to be eligible for CMAT 2025:

    • Candidates must hold a graduation or equivalent degree in any stream from a recognized university.

    • Students in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for CMAT 2025.

    • There is no minimum percentage requirement for the graduation degree. However, candidates must achieve the minimum passing marks in their graduation exams.

    • There is no upper age limit for taking the CMAT. Candidates of any age can participate in the exam.

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    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: How to Register for CMAT 2025

    The applicants who are looking forward to the CMAT 2025 and taking note of the CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA, they also need to know how to register for the CMAT 2025. It needed the candidate to fill out the application form, upload important necessary documents, and submit the exam fee online. Here is the list of steps candidates must follow for CMAT registration 2025:

    • Visit the CMAT 2025 website.

    • Search and click on the new registration option.

    • Further, enter your name, email ID, date of birth, and phone number to create a CMAT user ID and password.

    • Fill out the application form by entering personal and academic details.

    • Upload a passport-size photo and a scanned signature in the specified format.

    • Pay the registration fee using a credit/debit card or through internet banking.

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    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Format of the CMAT 2025 Examination

    CMAT 2025 Exam

    Important Update

    No. of Sections

    5 Sections

    1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    2. Quantitative Technique

    3. General Awareness

    4. Language Comprehension

    5. Logical Reasoning

    Total No. of Questions

    100

    Questions per Section

    20

    Marking System

    +4 for each correct answer

    -1 for every incorrect answer

    0 for Unattempted question

    Exam Duration

    3 Hours (180 Minutes)

    Sectional Time-Limit

    None

    Difficulty Level Expected

    Moderate to Difficult

    Total Marks

    400

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    CMAT 2025 Latest Update by NTA: Colleges Accepting CMAT

    Colleges

    NIRF Ranking 2024

    Private/ Public (Government)

    Courses

    Fees

    Highest Salary after MBA (Last batch)

    Average Placement after MBA ( last batch)

    MDI Gurgaon

    11

    Private

    8 PGDM Courses

    8.95-27.610 Lakhs

    63.30 LPA

    25.50 LPA

    SPJIMR

    20

    Private

    9 P.G.P Courses

    1.50 - 21 Lakhs

    67.50 LPA (Domestic)
    77.88 LPA
    (International)

    33.02 LPA

    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

    28

    Private

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Amity University, Noida

    29

    Private

    11 MBA Courses

    3.36 - 15.56 Lakhs

    -

    -

    Chandigarh University

    36

    Private

    1 MBA Course

    6.34 -6.38 Lakhs

    -

    -

    GIM Goa

    37

    Private

    5 PGDM Courses

    4.78-19.40 Lakhs

    26.30 LPA

    14.81 LPA

    LPU Jalandhar

    38

    Private

    6 MBA Courses

    1.17- 10 Lakhs

    -

    -

    ICFAI Hyderabad

    39

    Private

    -

    -

    -

    -

    IMI DElhi

    40

    Private

    4 PGDM Courses

    8.42-21.85 Lakhs

    70.95 LPA

    16.71 LPA

    UPES Dehradun

    41

    Private

    22 MBA Courses

    14.20- 24.45 Lakhs

    -

    -

    XIM University, Bhubaneswar

    43

    Private

    -

    -

    30.00 LPA

    19.53 LPA

    CMAT 2025 Admit Card

    The CMAT 2025 admit card has been released on January 20, 2025. It is a crucial document that candidates need to carry to the exam center for security checks. To download the admit card, candidates need to go through the following steps.

    • Visit the CMAT 2025 official website at cmat.nta.nic.in.

    • Search and click on the CMAT admit card link.

    • Enter the application number, date of birth, and password.

    • After successful login, candidates can access their CMAT admit card.

    • Check the details on the admit card and proceed to download and save it for further use.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the date of the CMAT exam in 2025?
    A:

    CMAT examination was held on January 25, 2025.

    Q: What is the fee for CMAT 2025?
    A:

    The fee for CMAT is Rs. 2500 for general male candidates and Rs.1250 for females and males of the reserved category. 

    Q: Does CMAT have a negative marking?
    A:

    Yes, CMAT has a negative marking. One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

    Q: Can I take the CMAT from home?
    A:

    No, the candidate needed to visit the examination hall to take the computer-based examination. So the candidate cannot take CMAT from home. 

    Q: Does IIM accept CMAT scores?
    A:

    No IIMs do not accept CMAT scores, rather they prefer CAT scores. 

    Q: Is CMAT tough or easy?
    A:

    Compared to CAT, which happened in November, CMAT is considered by experts to be easier than CMAT. 

    Q: How many times is the CMAT held in a year?
    A:

    Though it was held twice a year years back, currently CMAT happens only once a year, conducted by NTA.

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