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 Aspirant,
Based on this CMAT score, you should have decent chance to get a seat in Christ University.
You can also check your other admission possibilities with CMAT Pathfinder tool.
https://bschool.careers360.com/pathfinder/cmat
Good Luck!
Here are few options for you:
SSN School of Management, Chennai
IILM Graduate School of Management, Greater Noida
ITM Business School, Chennai
Balaji Institute of International Business, Pune
Apeejay School of Management
For complete list, check: https://bschool.careers360.com/pathfinder/cmat for
Yes IIRM Hyderbabad is a decent college for pursuing MBA. The placements are good as well, all you need is to master your speaking skills, grammar skills, vocabulary and the academic performances. The CMAT cutoff for this college was close to 95 percentile last year.
Refer to this site, to know more about the college..
https://www.careers360.com/colleges/institute-of-insurance-and-risk-management-hyderabad/amp
Best wishes. Thank you.
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