CMAT Selection Procedure 2023 For MBA Admission, Check Results

CMAT Selection Procedure 2023 - National Testing Agency (NTA) will have no role in the CMAT selection process. The participating institutes will have different selection criteria which may include the shortlist of candidates based on CMAT score and WAT/GD/PI, etc. So candidates appearing for CMAT 2023 are advised to check with the CMAT selection process of the particular institute that they want to seek admission at.

CMAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to MBA programs of participating institutes. CMAT selection procedure 2023 will consist of mainly three rounds of Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. CMAT selection procedure may vary from institute to institute. After the CMAT 2023 result, there will have no role in further admission process. Check the article on CMAT below to know in detail about the selection procedure of CMAT 2023, important dates pertaining to CMAT, the admission process, and so forth.

CMAT Selection Procedure Dates 2023

The selection process of CMAT accepting institutes will likely commence in the last week of April 2023/the first week of May 2023. Check the schedule below for CMAT 2023.

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CMAT Selection Procedure 2023

AICTE approved institutes will begin the selection procedure of CMAT 2023 after the declaration of the result. CMAT 2023 selection procedure will be conducted in three phases as mentioned below:

• Release of CMAT Score / Merit List

• Group Discussion

• Written Ability Test or Personal Interview

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Release of CMAT Score/Merit List

National Testing Agency will release the CMAT scorecard based on which candidates will be shortlisted for the selection rounds. Each participating institute of CMAT 2023 will release its individual list of shortlisted candidates. Students who will be shortlisted will have to appear for the selection process on the prescribed date, time, and venue.

Group Discussion

• Institutes accepting CMAT scores will conduct the first round of group discussions. This round is supposed to be held in the following manner:

• Firstly the shortlisted candidates will be given a topic for discussion which will be based on current affairs or business situations.

• Then, the students will be grouped into 10 or more students and will be assigned an individual group topic.

• As the group discussion will begin, students will be marked on the basis of the following parameters:

  • Negotiation skills

  • Encouragement skill

  • Creative and logical thinking

  • Real-life scenarios

  • Closure skills

  • Leadership qualities

  • Managerial skill

  • Initiation skill

Personal Interview/ Written Ability Test

• Students qualifying for the group discussion will be further called for either a personal interview or written ability test or both.

• In the personal interview round, students will have to appear physically in front of the interviewee for face-to-face interaction.

• During the interview process, students will be assessed based on the following parameters:

  • Ability to explain past academic records

  • Personality

  • Prior work experience(s)

  • Confidence

  • Creativity and innovation

• Candidates appearing for a personal interview must surely prepare themselves with the questions like “What are your strengths and weaknesses” and “self-introduction”.

• The interviewee may assess a student's capability to take in pressure and managerial skills by asking interlinked questions. The candidate must justify his statements and answer smartly.

• In addition to a personal interview, some institutes might conduct a written ability test (WAT). In this round, students will be given a topic to present their opinion on. Through this round, the authorities will analyze the candidate’s writing skills. To sail through these rounds, students are advised to read the newspaper on a daily basis.

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CMAT Final Merit List 2023

On the basis of the candidate’s cumulative performance, the final merit list will be prepared by the participating institutes of CMAT 2023. The final list will include the name of the candidates who will have cleared all the criteria of selection rounds. Some institutes will notify the student’s status through email or call letters.

What are the Documents Required for CMAT Admission 2023?

CMAT scores are accepted by more than 1000 B-schools. Students are advised to keep themselves updated with the admission dates by visiting the official website of the institute they desire to take admission in. On the day of admission based on CMAT score 2023, students must carry the following documents:

• CMAT scorecard 2023

• Passport size photographs

• Domicile certificate

• Category certificate (if any)

• Common management admission test call letter

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet

• Graduation mark sheet

• CMAT 2023 admit card

• Medical certificate

Top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score: Location-wise

Candidates can check from the list below, their preferred MBA college in their preferred city for admission through CMAT.