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CMAT Notification 2024: NTA Official Website, Important Dates, Reservation, Fees

CMAT Notification 2024: NTA Official Website, Important Dates, Reservation, Fees

Edited By Sundararajan | Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:39 PM IST | #CMAT

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the official CMAT 2024 notification, probably in the last week of February. NTA CMAT notification 2024 will be available on the official website, cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates who want to take the CMAT exam this year can apply for it in online mode only. Registration for the same will begin in the last week of February. Read this CMAT exam notification article to know about the registration date, exam date, admit card date, etc.

CMAT Notification 2024: Latest Updates

All the details pertaining to the CMAT 2024 will be mentioned in the CMAT 2024 notification pdf.

  • February 9, 2024: It is expected that NTA will release the CMAT exam notification 2024 in the last week of February 2024.

  • February 1, 2024: With 1000+ B-schools in India accepting CMAT scores for MBA/ PGDM admissions, candidates should aim for a score between 345 to 360 to achieve 100 percentile in CMAT 2024.

  • January 30, 2024: Last year, a total of 75,209 candidates had applied for the CMAT entrance exam, of which 58,035 appeared.

CMAT 2024 Notification - Overview

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) will be held as a computer-based test in around 110 cities across the country. The list of CMAT exam centres will also be released along with the CMAT exam 2024 notification.

The CMAT exam is accepted by more than 1000 Bschools in India for admission into the MBA/ PGDM programme. Candidates must check the CMAT official notification 2024 thoroughly before they apply for this MBA entrance exam.

CMAT Exam Notice 2024 - Highlights

Events

Particulars

Name of the exam

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

Conducting body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Type of exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

CMAT registration mode

Online

Number of CMAT test cities

110 test cities

CMAT fees

  • Rs 2000 (General category)

  • Rs 1000 (Female & Reserved category)

Course offered

MBA/ PGDM

Exam section

  • Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation

  • Language Comprehension

  • Logical Reasoning

  • General Awareness

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Time duration

2 hours and 30 minutes (180 minutes)

CMAT 2024 official website

https://cmat.nta.nic.in/

CMAT Exam Notification Date 2024

The CMAT notification includes the CMAT exam date and timing, the CMAT admit card download date and so on. For now, candidates can check the dates in order to keep an eye on crucial events.

CMAT Important Dates

CMAT Events

CMAT Dates 2024

CMAT 2024 registration start date

Third week of February 2024

CMAT 2024 registration last date

Third week of March 2024

Last date to pay CMAT registration fee

Third week of March 2024

CMAT application form correction window dates

First week of April 2024

Advance exam city intimation slip

Last week of April 2024

CMAT admit card 2024 release date

First week of May 2024

CMAT exam date 2024

First week of May 2024

CMAT 2024 answer key release date (Provisional)

Second week of May 2024

NTA CMAT answer key challenge last date

Third week of May 2024

CMAT result date 2024

Last week of May 2024

Details Mentioned in CMAT Notification 2024

The CMAT notification pdf will comprise all the details, such as the CMAT registration date, CMAT exam 2024 eligibility criteria, reservation details, CMAT registration fee, important dates pertaining to the exam, and the number of CMAT test centres.

Official Website of CMAT 2024

The NTA will tentatively release the CMAT exam notification in the last week of February 2024. The CMAT 2024 notification will also have a link to the CMAT 2024 official website, cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check out the CMAT exam 2024 details on the site.

CMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The CMAT notice, in short, specifies the CMAT eligibility criteria, which candidates must check before filling out the application form on or before the CMAT last date.

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed a minimum of 3-years of graduation in any stream from a recognized university or institute.

  • Age Limit: There is no age limit for taking the CMAT 2024.

  • Nationality: Candidates must have citizenship in India.

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CMAT Registration Notification 2024

NTA will mention the CMAT registration date in the official notification of CMAT 2024. It is expected that the CMAT registration process will commence in online mode, probably in the last week of February 2024. Candidates can submit their CMAT online application form at cmat.nta.nic.in. The last date to submit the CMAT registration form will be the third week of March 2024.

CMAT Registration Fees

Gender

Category

Amount

Male

General

Rs 2000

  • EWS (General)

  • OBC (NCL)

Rs 1000

SC/ ST/ PWD

Rs 1000

Female

Rs 1000

Transgender

Rs 1000

CMAT Notification 2024 for Exam Pattern

NTA will specify the exam pattern on the CMAT notification 2024. The CMAT 2024 exam pattern is expected to be the same as last year. The question paper for CMAT will have 5 sections with 100 questions in MCQ format. Each section of the CMAT paper will have 20 questions.

CMAT Exam Structure

CMAT Exam Details

Number of sections in CMAT

5 sections

  • Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension

  • Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

  • General Awareness

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Mode of CMAT exam

Online

CMAT exam duration

180 minutes

Number of Shifts

1 (3 PM to 6 PM)

CMAT total number of questions

100 questions (20 questions per section)

CMAT total marks

400 marks (80 marks per section)

Number of answer choices

5

CMAT Marking scheme

  • +4 marks for every correct answer

  • -1 mark for every incorrect answer

Language of CMAT paper

English

NOTE: The syllabus for the CMAT exam will be as prescribed by AICTE.

Reservation Criteria Mentioned in CMAT 2024 Notification

While filling out the CMAT application form on or before the CAT form date, candidates should ensure that they fill out the appropriate category, as no changes will be allowed after the CMAT registration process is over. This is stated in the CAT exam notification.

Category

Reservation Policy

OBC

27%

SC

15%

EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)

10%

ST

7.5%

PwD

5%

NOTE: Persons with disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability.

CMAT Exam Centres 2024

The NTA will release the list of CMAT 2024 exam centres in the official notification. The CMAT exam will be held at multiple CMAT centres in 110 cities in India. NTA will consider the first choice of the CMAT exam city and allocate the CMAT exam centre to the candidate accordingly.

Choice of Cities for CMAT Exam Centre

It is mandatory for candidates to select four CMAT cities of their choice while filling out the online application form for CMAT 2024. Efforts will be made to allot a centre of examination to the candidates in order of the city choice opted for by them in their application form. However, due to logistical and administrative reasons, a different city or nearby area may be allotted.

The city of the CMAT examination, once chosen and allotted, cannot be changed (after the closing of the CMAT correction window) and any request in this regard will not be entertained.

CMAT Admit Card Download 2024

A CMAT admit card is provisionally issued to candidates, subject to their eligibility conditions. Candidates will have to download the CMAT 2024 admit card from the NTA website and appear for the examination at the given CMAT centre on the date, timing, and discipline as indicated in their hall ticket. NTA will tentatively issue the CMAT exam admit card in the first week of May 2024.

Display of Provisional CMAT Answer Key 2024

The NTA will display the CMAT provisional answer key for the questions on the NTA website, cmat.nta.nic.in. The provisional CMAT 2024 answer keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days. The authority provides an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the provisional answer keys of the CMAT exam with a non-refundable online payment of Rs 200 per question challenged as processing charges.

The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key for CMAT will be displayed and results will be declared based on them.

Declaration of CMAT Results 2024

The CMAT 2024 result will be compiled based on the final answer keys. No grievance with regard to answer key after declaration of result of CMAT 2024 will be entertained. The raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the Result of CMAT 2024.

There is no provision for rechecking/ re-evaluation/ re-totaling of the result or score and no query in this regard will be entertained.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. CMAT exam held in which month?

CMAT exam is usually held in March/ April but this year it is expected to be conducted in May 2024.

2. How many times CMAT exam is conducted in a year?

CMAT entrance exam is conducted once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA). 

3. What is the date of CMAT exam 2024?

According to last year's data, the CMAT 2024 is expected to be conducted on May 5, 2024.

4. Does IIM accept CMAT score?

No, CMAT scorers cannot apply to Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).

5. When will CMAT notification 2024 be released?

The CMAT 2024 notification is expected to be released in the last week of February 2024.

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The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level Entrance Examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India. It is an Online computer-based test held annually for admission to various Management programs offered by AICTE - approved institutions and university departments in india.

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Dear aspirant !!

Hope you are doing good !

About 1,350+ best MBA colleges accept CMAT score in India . Among these, 988 colleges are privately owned, 122 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 8 MBA colleges. CMAT is one of the main accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in India.

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Dear aspirant !

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Some of the top MBA colleges in Ahmedabad include IIM Ahmedabad, MICA, Institute of Management, Nirma University, ICFAI Business School, Indus University, Silver Oak University, GLS University , etc.

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Hello aspirant,

Colleges that accept the CMAT will each declare the CMAT cut off date of 2024. As more than 1000 B-schools throughout the country accept CMAT scores for admission to their MBA and PGDM programs, applicants should aim for a 100 percentile on the exam, which is between 345 and 360 points.

To know the cutoff of top colleges in Gujrat, you can visit the website by following link:

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cmat-cutoff

Thank you

Hope it helps you.

Hello Aspirant,

Merit-based calls or profile-cum-merit calls will be used in the IRMA 2024 selection process. Those who meet the minimal requirements for eligibility will receive an invitation to apply for the IRMA 2024 selection process. The creation of the final merit list will be based on the candidate's overall performance. The Institute of Rural Management Anand administers the IRMA, a national entrance exam.

According to the IRMA 2024 exam dates, IRMA will release the list of candidates who have been chosen for group activities and individual interview rounds. The Institute of Rural Management Anand retains the authority to review applications based on profiles.

You can refer the below link to know the cutoff:

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/irmasat-selection-procedure

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