CMAT 2021 Analysis & Expected Cutoff by T.I.M.E.
CMAT 2021 Analysis & Expected Cutoff by T.I.M.E. - National Testing Agency (NTA), had conducted CMAT 2021 in online mode and after that candidates can check the CMAT 2021 analysis and expected cutoff by T.I.M.E so as to get an idea about the overall difficulty level of the exam. CMAT will be conducted on March 31, 2021 in two shifts on the same day. CMAT 2021 Analysis & Expected Cutoff by T.I.M.E will include the topics from which the questions have been asked, marking scheme etc and the expected qualifying marks. Read the full article of CMAT Analysis & Expected Cutoff by T.I.M.E to know all the details.
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CMAT 2021 Analysis- Know the Exam Pattern 2021
As part of CMAT 2021 exam analysis by T.I.M.E, candidates will get to know about the CMAT exam pattern and other details.
CMAT Exam Pattern
Features | Details |
Duration | 3 hours (additional 30 minutes for new section) |
Number of questions | 125 |
Sections | 5 sections namely- Language Comprehension Logical reasoning Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management |
Number of questions in each section | 25 |
Total marks | 500 |
Negative marking | -1 mark |
Marking for correct answer | +4 marks |
CMAT 2021 Analysis & Expected Cutoff by T.I.M.E.
The test had five sections with 25 questions each- fifth one (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) was the optional one. Every question was of MCQs type with four options. As per CMAT 2021 marking scheme, each correct response carried four marks while there was a penalty of 1 mark for every incorrect response. There was no sectional time limit in CMAT 2021 and candidates were able to move freely across the sections throughout the exam duration.
CMAT Exam Pattern 2021- Sectional distribution
Section Name | Number of questions | Marks per section |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation (QTDI) | 25 | 100 |
Logical Reasoning (LR) | 25 | 100 |
Language Comprehension (LC) | 25 | 100 |
General Awareness (GA) | 25 | 100 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Optional section) | 25 | 100 |
CMAT 2021 Analysis by TIME- Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation (QT & DI)
As compared to two year back of CMAT paper pattern, there were less number of calculation-intensive questions. All the questions were spread across a wide range of topics viz. Ratio & Proportion, Numbers, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mensuration, Geometry, Probability, P&C, Sets & Venn Diagrams etc.
There were a total of four questions based on Data Interpretation (Table) questions.
Number of good attempt- 18 to 20 questions.
CMAT 2021 Analysis by TIME- Logical Reasoning (LR)
In Logical Reasoning section there was one set (blood relationship) comprising four questions. Most of the questions in this section was on the easy to moderate side. Apart from that questions included direction sense, coding-decoding, Venn diagram, comparisons, visual diagrams, analogies, series based, odd man out, etc. There were four questions on Verbal Reasoning (Strong-Weak Arguments, Analogy etc)
Number of good attempt- 19 to 21 questions.
CMAT 2021 Analysis by TIME- Language Comprehension (LC)
There were a total of four Reading Comprehension (RC) passages in the third section containing 14 questions. Those who had prepared well were able to attempt 11-12 questions easily.
In Verbal Ability segment, there were total 11 questions. Most of the questions came from Error Spotting, Synonyms/ Antonyms, Meaning of words and their usage in sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Grammatically correct sentence etc.
Number of good attempt- 18 to 20 questions.
CMAT 2021 Analysis by TIME- General Awareness (GA)
As compared to last year, General Awareness (GA) was bit tougher. Most of the question were based on Static GK around 17. The GA section has questions on:
- Geography
- Literature
- Religion
- Government Ministries
- Booker prize, Awards and Honours
- General Science
- Politics
- Banking
- International organizations
- Sports and Games
- Current Affairs & General Knowledge
Good attempt- 14 questions.
CMAT Colleges and Expected Cutoff
Based on certain factors like the overall difficulty level of the CMAT 2021 exam, T.I.M.E coaching provided the expected cutoff for various colleges.
CMAT 2021 Expected Cutoff for Various Colleges
College Name | CMAT Percentile |
99.9 | |
95 - 99 | |
99+ | |
95 - 99 | |
95 - 99 | |
95 - 99 | |
95 - 99 | |
85 | |
90 - 95 | |
85 | |
85 | |
85 | |
85 | |
85 | |
85 | |
80 | |
80 | |
80 | |
80 | |
80 |
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Questions related to CMAT
I got 91.30 percentile in Cmat 2021 ,should I expect call from NIBM Pune
hello aspirant,
The cutoff is not released by the authorities and it will be released on the official website.Cutoff changes every year due to many factors like total students appearing for exam,difficulty level of paper,category etc factors,so its quite tough to say exactly the cutoffs. as you did not mention your category considering you from general category,based on previous year analysis , and your percentile 91.30 you can have chances in the following colleges :
IPE hyderabad
birla institute of management technology
IFMR graduate school of business,krea university
jagdish seth school of management
IIITM gwalior
japiruia institute of management
note that these are based on previous year cutoffs,as cutoff varies each year so are your chances into colleges.for more information to get a persoalised report on what all choices of colleges you have chances to fetch seat in refer to: https://bschool.careers360.com/pathfinder/cmat
hope this helps,
thankyou.
i have 85.93 percentile in CMAT. do i have good chances for getting selected at XIME BANGLORE?
Dear Aspirant,
according to the CMAT cutoff for the previous years for availing admission at XIME Bangalore there is a good chance you will be able to secure a seat for yourself with the help of your secured percentile.
Some of the other colleges you are eligible for admission are,
- ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
- ISB&M, Pune
- New Delhi Institute of Management
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Management, Pune
For further details on colleges, kindly visit the link given below.
i have 85.93 in CMAT. do i have chance to get core or ebiz program at welingkar MUMBAI or banglore campus?
hello DHIRAJ CHAVAN
I hope you are doing good. After doing analysis on your query , I would like to tell you that at your percentile you are almost on borders from getttiing a call from welingkar mumbai because cut off goes around 85+ percentile every year so your chances are very average .However ,start focusing on bangalore campus , their chances is that you will get a call from bangalore campusn if you do have good profile
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :)
we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thankyou
hello , i have secured 88 percentile in cmat 2021 . will i get admission in IMS?and what is the procedure to apply and where and when?
Hello Vikram Rampuria
I hope you are doing good. As per your query , I would like to inform you that at 88 percentile you holds very very high chances of getting admission in IMS . Procedure is to fill the application and form . If your profile was shortlisted , you will recieve call via email regarding the information of next rounds like group discussion and personal interview. For getting admission you have to connvert the call . Application forms are not released yet but will be released soon
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :)
we are always available to help you out and guide you
Thankyou
i got 85.93 percentile in CMAT. SHOULD I APPLY TO GLIM GURGAON PGDM ?
Hello Aspirant,
Hope you are doing well!!
According to your percentile you have chances to get seat in GLIM Gurgaon PGDM. To get seat in Glim Gurgaon PGDM you need to score 80 to 85 percentile, and based on your percentile you have decent chance to get seat in Glim Gurgaon PGDM. PGDM applicants estimate on GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT scores, past academic performance, work experience (if any) and performance in the personal interview.
I hope this information will help you.
Feel free to ask any query.
All the best for your bright future ahead.