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About CMAT 2025
CMAT exam 2025 will be held in May 2025. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level business aptitude test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to PGDM and MBA programmes. The CMAT exam is conducted in more than 300 exam centers in various cities of India in computer-based mode. Every year, more than 70,000 candidates apply for the CMAT entrance exam. Last year, a total of 76,745 candidates registered for the CMAT exam, out of which 65,127 appeared. The NTA will commence the registration process for CMAT 2025 in March. The scorecard for the CMAT exam will be accepted by 1000+ AICTE approved colleges to offer admission into MBA programmes. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores are KJ Somaiya, JBIMS Mumbai, Welingkar, PUMBA, etc.
CMAT Exam 2025: Key Highlights
MBA aspirants planning to take the CMAT entrance test this year can check the key highlights below.
Particulars | Details |
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CMAT exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
CMAT official website | exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ |
CMAT exam fees |
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CMAT reservation |
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CMAT test cities | 120+ |
No. of CMAT colleges | 1000+ |
CMAT Important topics for preparation | Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Graph, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Reading Comprehension, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, GK questions |
CMAT question paper medium | English |
CMAT exam duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
CMAT exam pattern | 5 sections
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Negative marking in CMAT exam | 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer |
CMAT exam difficulty level | Easy to Moderate |
CMAT cutoff | 280-340+ marks out of 400 for top CMAT colleges |
CMAT score validity | Validity of CMAT exam result shall be only for the current academic session i.e. 2025-26 |
Also read | CMAT Score Vs Percentile
Quick tips to prepare for CMAT Entrance Test 2025
Below tips can help candidates ace 300+ marks in CMAT 2025;
- Go through the CMAT syllabus and jot down important topics and chapters for preparation. Segregate these topics as per your know-how and make a study plan accordingly devoting more time for preparation of topics that you don’t know
- Make daily timetable dedicating 7-8 hours for CMAT preparation
- Pick the best CMAT books and study material to prepare for the exam. Candidates can also resort to CMAT coaching and CMAT online preparation via youtube, social media and forums
- CMAT toppers and experts suggest preparing using the CMAT previous year question papers to understand the question paper format, types of questions asked in exam, repetition of questions and more
- Students are also suggested to keep giving CMAT mock tests simultaneously to identify their mistakes and strengthen their preparation
CMAT Exam 2025: Common Questions and Answers
Some commonly asked questions around the CMAT exam have been answered below.
CMAT FAQs | CMAT Answers |
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What is CMAT full form? | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) |
Is CMAT conducted twice a year? In which month CMAT exam is conducted every year? | CMAT is conducted once a year in the month of April or May |
Is CMAT 2025 registration open? | No, as of now, there is no update on the commencement of the CMAT 2025 application window. |
What is the syllabus of CMAT? | CMAT syllabus includes topics from Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Is CMAT accepted by IIMs? | No, CMAT is not accepted by IIMs. MBA at IIMs can only be pursued by giving CAT exam |
Which college is best under CMAT? | |
What is the CMAT exam used for? | Admission to postgraduate management programmes (MBA/PGDM/PGP/PGPM) |
Is CMAT exam necessary for MBA? Is CMAT eligible for MBA? | CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved institutes but it is not a mandatory requirement for MBA admission as some colleges grant direct admission, meaning MBA without entrance exam |
Which is better, CAT or CMAT? | CAT and CMAT are national-level MBA entrance exams whose scores are widely accepted. Both are conducted annually to assess verbal, quantitative and reasoning skills of management aspirants |
How do I login to the CMAT portal? | Using CMAT login credentials (application number and date of birth/password), candidates can visit their dashboard. |
Browse Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score: Location-Wise
CMAT 2025 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Common Management Admission Test |
Short Exam Name | CMAT |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 2000 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Mode of Counselling | Offline |
Participating Colleges | 399 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CMAT eligibility criteria in the official CMAT notification. Over the years, there has been no change in CMAT exam eligibility. So, expect the same eligibility this year too. It is important for MBA aspirants planning to appear for CMAT exam 2025 to go through the CMAT criteria and apply only after meeting the same. Ineligible candidates will be disqualified at later stages of MBA admission.
CMAT Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria
CMAT eligibility criteria 2025 will define the basic requirements in terms of nationality, age, qualification, etc. Check the CMAT entrance exam eligibility criteria below.
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply for CMAT exam 2025
- Academic qualifications: Graduates in any discipline from recognized institutes can apply for the CMAT exam. Final-year students can also apply for CMAT entrance test
- Age limit: Candidate of any age can register for CMAT MBA entrance exam 2025
CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Course Wise
CMAT colleges can have their own MBA course eligibility criteria, which can differ from CMAT exam eligibility criteria. Candidates applying to the MBA courses based on CMAT test score 2025 are suggested to check the respective course eligibility criteria before applying.
- For PGDM: A bachelor’s in any discipline
- For Executive PGDM: Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of five years of work experience
- For MBA & PGDM: A bachelor’s in any discipline
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
CMAT exam 2025 application form window will be opened on the official website in March 2025. Students interested in pursuing an MBA or PGDM from top CMAT colleges must apply for the CMAT exam 2025 at the CMAT NTA website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ on or before the last date. Before applying for this MBA entrance, candidates are suggested to check their eligibility and proceed only after ensuring they are eligible to avoid disqualification at a later stage.
CMAT Exam Registration 2025: Step-by-step guide
CMAT exam 2025 registration is a two-step process, as detailed below.
Step 1: Create CMAT 2025 login
Applicants will have to fill in the following basic information and note down the system generated CMAT application number 2025:
- Candidate‟s Name/ Mother‟s Name/ Father‟s Name as given in the Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/University Certificate in capital letters. No prefix in the name of the candidate is allowed.
- Date of birth as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate.
- Mobile number and email address
Step 2: Fill in the complete CMAT 2025 application form
Using the CMAT exam 2025 login details, candidates can proceed further with filling out the CMAT application form.
- Add personal, academic, and contact details
- Add 4 options of CMAT test cities
- Attach scanned images of necessary documents
- Upload scanned images of signature, photographs, and PwD certification in specified format and size
- Review the details and submit the form
- Pay the CMAT exam application fees and save the confirmation page
Candidates whose CMAT exam 2025 application form is successfully submitted will only be issued the CMAT admit card.
CMAT Exam Fees 2025
Check out the CMAT exam fee for registration, detailed in the table below. This fees must be paid using Credit Card /Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking/UPI.
Categories | Male | Female |
General (UR) | Rs. 2000 | Rs. 1000 |
Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD /OBC-(NCL) | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1000 |
Third gender | Rs. 1000 |
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General | Online | Male | ₹ 2000 | |
ST, SC, OBC, EWS | Online | Male, Transgender | ₹ 1000 | |
EWS, SC, General, ST, OBC | Online | Female | ₹ 1000 | |
EWS, SC, General, ST, OBC | PWD | Online | Transgender, Male, Female | ₹ 1000 |
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation
Logical reasoning
Language comprehension
General awareness
Entrepreneurship
The candidates must follow a proper strategy to prepare for CMAT exam 2025. They should know about important books, and topics that can improve the study preparation of CMAT 2025 test. Before starting the exam preparation, it is important to go through the CMAT exam syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
Proper CMAT 2025 planning and regular preparation needed to crack the Common Management Admission Test. Candidates who are appearing for the exam can also check the best books to prepare for CMAT exam 2025.
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- How to prepare for the GK section of CMAT, IIFT, and XAT
- CMAT Exam: Last Week Tips to Ace the Test
Best books for Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar
Name of the book | Name of the author |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
English Grammar | Wren & Martin |
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary | Norman Lewis |
Business English and Communication | John O E Clark |
A Communicative Grammar of English | Geoffrey Leech and Jan Svartvik |
The Students Companion | Wilfred D Best |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Nishit K Sinha |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education |
Trishna’s Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT and other MBA Examinations | TIME |
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Dr. R S Aggarwal |
Books on Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Book Name | Author/ Publisher Name |
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K Sinha (Pearson) |
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
Best books for Quantitative Ability
Book Name | Author/ Publisher Name |
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into IIMs | Sarvesh K Verma (Arihant) |
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
NCERT Mathematics Books for class 8th, 9th and 10th | NCERT |
Quantitative Aptitude | Dr. R S Aggarwal |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Abhijit Guha (McGraw Hill Education) |
Student Appearing Vs Seat Available
Year | Student Appeared | Seats Available |
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2024 | 65127 | None |
2021 | 52327 | None |
2020 | 63297 | None |
2019 | 54516 | None |
The NTA will release the CMAT 2025 exam pattern on its official website. As per last year's official CMAT exam pattern, the question paper for the CMAT exam will have 5 sections with 100 questions in MCQ format. Each section of the CMAT exam 2025 pattern will have 20 questions.
CMAT Exam Pattern 2025
Check the expected CMAT 2025 exam pattern from the table below,
Particulars | Details |
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Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration of the CMAT exam | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
Total Number of Questions | 100 questions |
Section-wise Questions | 20 questions |
Total Marks | 400 marks |
Slots/ Shifts | Two Shifts |
CMAT Exam Time |
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NTA CMAT Exam Marking Scheme |
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Section-wise CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern
Below are the sections that the CMAT question paper will have, along with details on the number of questions and total marks.
Sections in CMAT Paper | Number of Questions | Total marks |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (additional section) | 20 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 400 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the CMAT exam 2025 admit card online mode at the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/. Applicants can download the NTA CMAT entrance exam hall ticket by entering their CMAT login credentials, such as their application number and date of birth.
Sample CMAT Exam Admit Card Image
Candidates must keep the NTA CMAT exam 2025 admit card safe until admissions are completed, as a duplicate one will not be issued.
Also read: Know how to prepare for CMAT?
How to download the CMAT exam admit card 2025?
Step 1: Go to the CMAT official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
Step 2: Click on the download link of the CMAT exam hall ticket 2025
Step 3: Enter the CMAT exam 2025 application number and password/date of Birth.
Step 4 : Click on the "Download CMAT exam Admit Card" button on the page.
Step 5: Check details, save the admit card in PDF format and take a printout of the same.
CMAT Exam 2025 Admit Card: How to Retrieve the CMAT 2025 application number?
Aspirants who have forgotten their CMAT 2025 application number can retrieve it using the facility provided by the NTA authorities on its official CMAT website. To do so, students can use the "Find Application Number" link here. Steps to follow
- Step 1: Find and visit the link "Find CMAT exam application number" at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.
Step 2: Enter the required details like Candidate Name, Father Name, Mother Name, Date of Birth and Security Pin (case sensitive).
Step 3: Click on "Get application number" to avail of the CMAT application number.
CMAT Exam Admit Card: Details mentioned
Candidate Related | CMAT exam-related |
Candidate' Name | CMAT 2025 Roll number |
Father's Name | CMAT exam centre address |
Date of birth | CMAT 2025 date and time |
Category | Signature and Photograph of the candidate |
Gender | Instructions for CMAT exam |
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Documents to carry with the CMAT exam admit card:
The following documents must be carried by all candidates on the CMAT exam day and shown on demand else they will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
- Passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form). This will be pasted on the attendance sheet at the exam centre during CMAT 2025.
- Any valid and non-expired authorized Govt photo IDs in original- PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ Aadhaar Enrolment No/ Ration Card
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
Note: If the name of the candidate has changed due to events such as marriage etc, such candidates must show the relevant documents at the time of the exam like Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document.
Unable to download the CMAT exam 2025 Admit Card?
- Candidates must contact the helpline between 10 am to 5 pm for help in case they are unable to download the admit card of CMAT 2025 or mail cmat@nta.ac.in.
- Candidates can also try clearing the browser cache and try again.
Steps to take in case of discrepancy in CMAT 2025 exam admit card
- Candidates who find any discrepancy in the details mentioned on the CMAT exam admit card must call and mail the NTA helpline.
- They will be allowed to write CMAT 2025 with the downloaded admit card but will need to coordinate with NTA for correction.
- While mailing NTA for corrections, candidates must attach a copy of their application form for the CMAT exam and the admit card to clearly indicate the discrepancies.
Quick link- CMAT exam day guidelines
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Bhavnagar | |
Bhuj | |
Rajkot | |
Surat | |
Vadodara | |
Mehsana | |
Himmatnagar | |
Jamnagar | |
Valsad | |
Maharashtra | Ahmednagar |
Amravati | |
Aurangabad | |
Thane | |
Dhule | |
Solapur | |
Kolhapur | |
Mumbai | |
Nagpur | |
Nashik | |
Navi Mumbai | |
Nanded | |
Pune | |
Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
Bareilly | |
Ghaziabad | |
Kanpur | |
Lucknow | |
Meerut | |
Noida | |
Varanasi | |
Azamgarh | |
Ballia | |
Banda | |
Barabanki | |
Basti | |
Bijnor | |
Bulandshahr | |
Chandauli | |
Deoria | |
Etawah | |
Faizabad | |
Firozabad | |
Ghazipur | |
Gorakhpur | |
Jalaun | |
Jaunpur | |
Jhansi | |
Kushinagar | |
Lakhimpur | |
Mathura | |
Mau | |
Mirzapur | |
Moradabad | |
Muzaffarnagar | |
Greater Noida | |
Pratapgarh | |
Raebareli | |
Saharanpur | |
Shahjahanpur | |
Sitapur | |
Sonbhadra | |
Sultanpur | |
Punjab | Mohali |
Amritsar | |
Ludhiana | |
Patiala | |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Dharwad | |
Gulbarga | |
Mangalore | |
Mysore | |
Belagavi | |
Udupi | |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Gwalior | |
Indore | |
Jabalpur | |
Sagar | |
Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
Sambalpur | |
Balasore | |
Berhampur | |
Bhawanipatna | |
Jeypore | |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Coimbatore | |
Madurai | |
Tirunelveli | |
Tiruchirappalli | |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Haldwani | |
Roorkee | |
Jharkhand | Dhanbad |
Jamshedpur | |
Ranchi | |
West Bengal | Durgapur |
Kolkata | |
Siliguri | |
Haryana | Gurgaon |
Faridabad | |
Hisar | |
Assam | Guwahati |
Dibrugarh | |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Warangal | |
Karimnagar | |
Himachal Pradesh | Solan |
Shimla | |
Hamirpur | |
Bilaspur | |
Rajasthan | Jaipur |
Jodhpur | |
Udaipur | |
Bhatinda | |
Kota | |
Sikar | |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
Srinagar | |
Leh | |
Kerala | Kochi |
Kozhikode | |
Thiruvananthapuram | |
Ernakulam | |
Kottayam | |
Thrissur | |
Goa | Panaji |
Bihar | Patna |
Bhagalpur | |
Darbhanga | |
Gaya | |
Muzaffarpur | |
Tripura | Agartala |
Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
Guntur | |
Nellore | |
Vijayawada | |
Kurnool | |
Rajahmundry | |
Tirupati | |
Chhattisgarh | Bhilai |
Raipur | |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Nagaland | Dimapur |
Kohima | |
Manipur | Imphal |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
Puducherry | Puducherry |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Documents Required at Exam
- CMAT exam admit card
- Photo identity proof
The National Testing Agency will release the answer key for the CMAT exam 2025 in online mode on its official website. Candidates can download the answer key for the CMAT exam by entering their login credentials, which will be created at the time of CMAT exam registration. Candidates can also raise objections against the CMAT exam provisional answer key, if they find any incorrect.
How to download CMAT exam answer key?
- Go to the official website of CMAT 2025, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
- Enter the CMAT 2025 registration number, password, and security pin.
- Two options - "challenge answer key" and "view question paper" will crop up on the screen
- Click on the "challenge answer key" to view the answer key and download it.
- Match the answer key and verify the response.
Steps to Challenge CMAT 2025 Answer Key
- With the release of the CMAT exam answer key, candidates can file an objection to the given answers.
- They must log in and indicate the answers they have objections to.
- They must pay a fee of Rs 200 per question.
- The proof of their objection must also be uploaded in a file of less than 1 MB in size in .jpg, .png, .pdf format only.
- Payment of the fee can be via debit card/credit card/net banking.
The final answer key for CMAT 2025 will be released after consideration of the objections received.
CMAT exam is generally of moderate difficulty level. Candidates can check previous year exam analysis to get an idea about the difficulty level of CMAT exam 2025.
CMAT Previous Years Exam Analysis
The previous year's exam analysis of the CMAT exam has been given below:
CMAT Exam Analysis: Section-wise Difficulty Level
Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Overall LOD |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy to moderate (QA-15 and DI-5) |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy (14 questions and VL 6 questions) |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy |
General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | Easy |
Total | 100 | 4 | 400 | Easy to Moderate |
CMAT Exam Score | CMAT Exam Percentile |
300+ | 99.95+ |
265-270 | 99 |
220-225 | 95 |
190-195 | 90 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the CMAT 2025 result in online mode at the NTA CMAT official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/. To check the CMAT 2025 result and download the scorecard, candidates must enter their application number, date of birth, and security pin.
How to check CMAT 2025 exam result?
The CMAT 2025 result can be checked by following the steps below:
- Visit the CMAT website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ or access the direct link given on this page.
- Under candidate activity look for "download CMAT 2025 score card" link.
- On opening the page, enter details on the login page, including the application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Click on the ‘submit’ tab.
- The screen will display the CMAT 2025 result in the form of a scorecard.
- Save it as a PDF file for future use.
Details mentioned in CMAT 2025 scorecard
- Candidate's roll number
- Personal details of candidate
- Section-wise and overall scores obtained in CMAT exam
- CMAT percentile score
- All India Rank
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As per the trends of last year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will not release the CMAT cutoff to shortlist candidates for the selection procedure; however, the affiliated institutes will declare their respective CMAT cutoff after the result gets officially announced.
The cutoff of the CMAT exam is the minimum score or percentile candidates need to obtain for attaining admission into MBA and PGDM courses offered by management institutes across India. The factors that will determine the CMAT 2025 cutoff are-
- The total number of candidates who appeared in the CMAT entrance exam
- Number of seats available
- Number of qualified candidates
- Level of difficulty pertaining to exam
CMAT Colleges with their cut off (Expected)
Institute Name | Expected Cut off Percentile |
99.99 | |
99.8 | |
99.20 | |
99.06 | |
Pune University Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA DMS) | 96.42 |
95 | |
97.27 | |
90 | |
85 | |
82 | |
85 | |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai | 85 |
75 | |
75 | |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore | 85 |
200 marks | |
300 marks | |
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad | 70 |
75 | |
60 | |
75 | |
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar & Pune | 60 |
60 | |
60 | |
60 | |
84 | |
60 | |
200 marks | |
80 | |
50 | |
213 | |
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Nagpur & Hyderabad | 70 |
60 | |
280 | |
232 | |
180 | |
60 | |
50 | |
50 percentile | |
60 percentile | |
75 percentile | |
45.5 percentile | |
100+ score |
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutes will conduct the CMAT 2025 selection process after the declaration of the result/merit list. As per the officials, the CMAT exam participating institutes will conduct their respective selection procedures for the candidates who obtain the cutoff scores. The CMAT exam 2025 selection procedure varies within institutes. The selection procedure of the CMAT exam is mostly comprised of
- GD (Group Discussion)
- PI (Personal Interview)
- WAT (Written Ability Test)
CMAT 2025 Selection Process
The CMAT Selection Process will include four main stages,
Taking CMAT exam 2025: The first part of the CMAT 2025 exam is based on the candidate's performance in the CMAT exam, which can be measured by the overall score, percentage score, and section score in the CMAT.
Declaration of CMAT exam result: The CMAT 2025 result will be available in online mode. The CMAT scorecard includes the overall raw score, sectional score, overall percentile, and sectional percentile. CMAT 2025 selection process depends on your place on the National Merit List. The candidate must also submit their CMAT 2025 exam score to the respective B-School where they have already applied or plan to apply now.
Shortlisting by B-Schools: The next stage of the NTA CMAT selection process is a shortlist for the final admission round based on the CMAT exam score of the B-School where you applied for MBA Admission 2025. Each participating institute will publish its respective CMAT cutoff 2025, which candidates must meet to qualify to join the particular institute. Upon qualification, the candidates must appear for the selection procedure of CMAT 2025 of the particular institution, including Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Participate in GD and PI: Many MBA colleges conduct their own GD and PI process for selecting candidates through the CMAT selection procedure for MBA admission. NTA CMAT 2025 selection procedure for final counselling based on entrance exam score, academic performance, work experience, and GD & PI round performance.
CMAT Exam 2025 Participating Institutes
The NTA CMAT 2025 score will be used by more than 1000 MBA colleges that accept the CMAT score for MBA admission 2025. The admission process will be made on the basis of the CMAT exam score/ percentile for the MBA 2025-27 batch at many top MBA and PGDM colleges. Here, we provide a list of CMAT colleges accepting CMAT score in India.
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
- Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi
- Goa Institute of Management, Goa
- Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune
- MYRA School of Business, Mysore
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
- TERI University, Delhi
- WeSchool Mumbai & Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business (IISWBM), Kolkata
- Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
- Future Business School, Kolkata
- Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
- Acharya Bangalore Business School, Bangalore
- ITM Business School, Bangalore
- KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
- Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development, Mysore
- Dr. DY Patil Institute of Management, Pune
- Indira School of Business Studies, Pune
- Pune University MBA (PUMBA) Department of Management Sciences
- Doon Business School, Dehradun
- Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bangalore
- Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai
Documents Required at Counselling
- Class 10 or Secondary exam mark sheets and certificates
- Class 12 or Higher Secondary exam mark sheets and certificates
- CMAT 2025 admit card
- Any professional degree certificate, if any
- Work experience certificate, if any
- Photo ID Proof
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:What documents should a candidate carry along side on the day of examination?
Answer:
- A printed copy of the CMAT exam 2025 admit card, which should be downloaded from the NTA's website,.
- One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the online application form) should be pasted on the specified space in the attendance sheet at the centre during the CMAT exam 2025.
- The candidate will have to carry one of the following photo ID proof (Driving License/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID/ Aadhar Card/ Ration Card) should be valid (not expired).
- PwD certificate (if applicable) should be issued by an authorized medical officer.
Question:Is CMAT twice a year?
Answer:
CMAT exam is conducted once a year by NTA.
Question:What is the format and size of image and signature?
Answer:
- Photograph - JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb to 200 kb)
- Signature - JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb to 30 kb)
Question:Will a hardcopy of the CMAT admit card 2025 will be issued?
Answer:
No, candidates have to log in to download the CMAT exam hall ticket. Authorities will not send the admit card of CMAT 2025 via mail or post.
Question:Do I need to preserve my CMAT admit card after the exam?
Answer:
Yes, one needs to preserve their CMAT 2025 exam admit card until the conclusion of the admission process.
Question:Can I go back and forth between the section during CMAT 2025 exam?
Answer:
Yes, candidates can go back and forth between sections during CMAT 2025 exam because there is no sectional-wise time limit.
Question:Can I carry a watch to the CMAT examination centre?
Answer:
Candidates are not allowed to carry few items such as a wristwatch, mobile, calculator, etc to the CMAT test centre.
Question:How can I request to change the exam centre?
Answer:
As the CMAT admit card is issued, no request for change in the CMAT exam centre will be entertained.
Question:What is the validity of CMAT score card 2025?
Answer:
The scorecard of CMAT exam 2025 will be valid for the academic year 2025-2027.
Question:Can I carry a watch to the CMAT exam centre?
Answer:
Candidates are not allowed to carry few items such as a wristwatch, mobile, calculator, etc to the CMAT exam centre.
Question:What are the top b-schools accepting CMAT 2025 score?
Answer:
There are a number of top colleges/institutions that accept CMAT exam 2025 scores. Candidates can check the complete list of B-schools accepting CMAT exam score here.
Question:Can we retrieve the CMAT application number?
Answer:
Yes, NTA provides the facility to retrieve the forgotten CMAT exam application number at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
Question:Who is eligible to appear for CMAT 2025?
Answer:
Candidates who have completed their graduation degree in any discipline can appear for CMAT exam 2025.
Question:What are the documents required at the exam centre?
Answer:
The documents required at the NTA CMAT 2025 exam centre are:
- CMAT exam 2025 admit card
- Photo identity proof (Original) & Photocopy
Question:What is the CMAT Reservation Criteria?
Answer:
Category | Reservation (Percentage) |
Other Backward Class (OBC- Non Creamy layer) | 27% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
Question:Does CMAT have negative marking?
Answer:
Yes, one mark will get reduced for each incorrect answer.
Question:How can I check my CMAT result?
Answer:
While downloading CMAT 2025 score card candidates can refer to the following steps.
Step 1- Visit the official website of CMAT NTA,exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.
Step 2- Now candidates will have to log in by entering credentials such as their CMAT 2025 registration number, date of birth, or application number and password.
Step 3- Click on the “Sign in” tab, and the screen will display the candidate’s details. Scroll down to the button and click on the “CMAT 2025 result” tab.
Step 4- Check all the details printed on the CMAT 2025 scorecard and take a printout of it for future reference.
Question:How to download CMAT admit card?
Answer:
At the time of downloading the CMAT exam admit card, candidates are required to follow the provided steps.
Step 1- Visit the official website of CMAT NTA- exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
Step 2- Click on the CMAT admit card link and enter the required login credentials such as CMAT 2025 registration number and date of birth OR CMAT application number and password.
Step 3-Click on the "Sign In" tab, now the screen will display the candidate's details. Now scroll down and click on the "Download admit card" tab.
Step 4- Check all the details printed on the CMAT admit card and take a print out of it for future reference.
Question:What is CMAT?
Answer:
CMAT full form is the Common Management Admission Test conducted annually by NTA for taking admission into MBA programmes.
Question:Can a candidate take the CMAT 2025 exam from home? What is the pattern of CMAT 2025?
Answer:
No, candidates have to appear for the CMAT exam at the scheduled test venue. The CMAT exam pattern 2025 suggests it will be a 3-hour CBT exam with 100 questions asked from five different sections.
Question:When will CMAT 2025 be conducted by NTA? What is the mode of exam for CMAT 2025?
Answer:
CMAT 2025 will be held in May 2025. The CMAT entrance exam 2025 will be conducted in online (CBT) mode.
Question:How much is the CMAT fee for 2025?
Answer:
CMAT exam 2025 registration fee is Rs. 2000/- for Male candidates and Rs. 1000/- for female candidates.
Questions related to CMAT
80 percentile in cmat can i get admission in mba in ims college
An 80 percentile CMAT score is a decent score, but whether you can secure admission to IMS depends on several factors:
- Specific IMS Campus: There are multiple IMS campuses with varying admission criteria and cut-offs.
- Program Offered: The program you're targeting (PGDM, MBA, etc.) will have different eligibility requirements.
- Category: Your category (General, OBC, SC, ST) will influence your chances.
- Competition: The overall competition for that particular year and program will determine the final cut-off.
While an 80 percentile score increases your chances, it's essential to check the specific cut-offs for your desired IMS campus and program. Additionally, consider other factors like work experience, academic background, and GD/PI performance, as they might play a role in the final selection.
To improve your chances, research different IMS campuses, understand their admission process, and prepare well for the subsequent selection rounds.
hope this helps you!!
cmat exam paper with solution.
Hello aspirant,
Students gearing up for CMAT 2024 should utilize past CMAT question papers and other model papers to enhance their readiness. Accessing PDFs of previous CMAT question papers familiarizes students with the exam's format and the types of questions typically posed. This resource also aids in identifying key topics for study based on past CMAT papers.
To get the previous year question papers with solutions, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cmat-question-paper
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cmat exam previous year questions paper ?
Hello aspirant,
Before giving any competitive exams, solving previous years question papers are very helpful as it gives students idea of exam pattern and difficulty level. It also immensely helps in time management.
To get the previous year question papers of CMAT exam, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cmat-question-paper
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Hope this information helps you.
please suggect me some good and reasonable MBA college of ahmedabad by giving CMAT Entrance exam and pease suggest some IT College
Dear aspirant !
Hope you are doing well !
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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