CMAT Exam Pattern 2021 - NTA will prescribe the CMAT 2021 exam pattern for the students aspiring to appear for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT). As per the previous year trend, exam pattern of CMAT 2021 will consist of total four sections viz., Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Language Comprehension. Further, CMAT exam pattern 2021 will mention the number of questions in each section and their marking scheme. Before appearing for CMAT, aspirants must go through the exam pattern of CMAT 2021 to score well by performing efficiently. Read this article by Careers360 to know in detail about the CMAT 2021 exam pattern, marking scheme, syllabus and sample papers.
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Features
Details
Conducting body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam duration
180 minutes/ 3 hours
Number of questions in each section
25 questions
Total number of questions
100 questions
Marks allotted for every correct answer
4 marks
Negative Marking
Yes
Total marks
400
Sectional time limit
No
As per the exam pattern of CMAT 2021, the paper will consist of multiple choice questions, wherein candidates will have to opt for the correct answer among the four options that will be provided. Check the table below to know the detailed CMAT 2021 exam pattern:
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Sections
Number of questions
Marks
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation
25
100
General awareness
Logical reasoning
Language comprehension
Total
As per the marking scheme of CMAT exam pattern 2021:
For every correct answer candidate will be given four marks
For every incorrect answer one mark will be deducted
In case a question has multiple correct answers in such a situation:
Multiple correct options will be given four marks
Incorrect answers will lead to deduction of one mark.
Unattempted questions will not be marked.
In a case that the question is ignored or dropped then all students will get four marks irrespective if the question is attempted or not.
After knowing the exam pattern of CMAT 2021 in detail let us have a brief about the syllabus. Refer the table below to know the CMAT 2021 syllabus:
Topics
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
Tabulation, Pie Chart, Bar Chart, Line Graph
Probability
Quadratic and linear equations
Graph
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Percentages
Averages
Geometry
Profit and Loss
Mensuration
Ratios and Proportion
Fraction and Decimals
Work and Time
Time-Speed-Distance
Number Systems
In-equations
Allegation & Mixtures
Partnership
Algebra
Permutations & Combinations
Pipes and Cisterns
General Awareness
Literature
Current Affairs of National and International Economy
History
Sports News
Science in everyday life
Politics
Geography
Culture
Economics
Trade Awareness
Personalities in News
Indian Constitution
Logical Reasoning
Direction and Distance Test
Blood Relationship Tests
Statements Arguments
Symbol Based Problems
Analogy Test
Linear Arrangements
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Cause and Effects
Analytical Reasoning
Sequencing
Coding and Decoding
Ranking Tests
Matrix Arrangements
Inferences
Statements Assumptions
Number Series
Statements and Conclusion
Language Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Synonyms and Antonyms
English Usage Errors
Sentence Improvement
Paragraph Completion
English Grammar
Sentence Correction
Idioms and Phrases
Jumbled Para
One-word Substitution
Candidates can switch from one section to another as there is no sectional time limit.
Students must note that for every incorrect answer there will be negative marking and that for every unattempted question there will be no negative marking.
As the paper will be computer-based, students will be provided with the rough sheet for extra work.
No scratch paper will be allowed inside the examination hall except for pen/pencil.
No breaks will be given in between the examination.
Students aspiring to appear for CMAT 2021 must go through the sample papers. With the help of CMAT 2021 sample papers candidates will be able to become familiar with the exam pattern and duration of the examination. Also, practicing through sample papers of CMAT 2021 will help candidates to gain accuracy and speed while attempting questions of different sections.
Answer:
No, NTA will not release the exact topics that will be covered under CMAT 2021. However students can know the topics that are likely to be covered for CMAT 2021 on the basis of previous year trends.
There will be no marking for any unattempted questions.
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Hello!
As per past years cut off ranks. Msu fms baroda cmat cut off closes at around 90 percentile.
In 2018, it was around 208 marks, it 2019 it was 265-270 marks that was around 90 percentile.
So, in 2020 also, if you have around 90 percentile and above it will be safe to convert the college.
I hope this helps.
Hello Aspirant,
As you scored 40% percentile of marks in Cmat and cmat is the entrance exam conducted for getting seat for good college for MBA of 600 colleges all over india wise and you scored BBA 55% percentile of marks accordingly and u may get seat in the good colleges or universities or may not get seat in the good colleges or universities and getting seat in the SBS college is tuff and u have very less chances to get seat in that college let us hope for the best study well and work hard to get good marks in the future examinations and you will get good college ALL THE BEST for your future and i think my suggestions and knowledge may be helpful to u.
Although both the exams are for getting into Bschools in India for post graduation but there is a huge difference between the two:
ITS ghaziabad: Offers mba with fees 3.25 lacs (seats 240) & pgdm with fees 5.94 lacs (seats 180). The avg package you get is 6-7 lacs & highest went till 12-13 lacs.
SRM NCR: Offers mba with fees around 4 lacs. The avg package you can get is 4.5 lacs and highest goes till 12.5 lacs.
Its ghaziabad is better option as the ROi is better and the reviews of students are inclined towards this college.
Hello Anjali
If you consider last year cutoffs then yes you can get a call for GDPI. Getting admission is fully dependent on how to perform in your GDPI.
Last to last year the last cutoffs was around 87 so i think there is a chance for you.
All the best for your GDPI.
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