CMAT 2024 Exam: Know All About Common Management Admission Test

NTA opened the CMAT exam form correction window in online mode. Candidates can edit their CMAT exam 2024 application form by April 26 at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. Using their application number and password, students can edit their application. It is expected that NTA will release the CMAT city intimation slip on May 5, and the admit card will be available in the second week of May. Take a look at this article to know how to edit CMAT exam form, how to download CMAT city intimation slip, etc.

The NTA announced the CMAT 2024 exam date on its official website. As per the notice, the CMAT exam will be held on May 15. It is expected that over 75,000 management aspirants are likely to apply for the NTA CMAT 2024.  The score of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2024 will be accepted by 1000+ AICTE-affiliated CMAT colleges for admission to postgraduate management courses. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores are KJ Somaiya, JBIMS Mumbai, Welingkar, PUMBA, etc.

Snapshot of CMAT 2024 official notification

CMAT Exam 2024: Latest Updates

• The CMAT exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on May 15.
• The CMAT city intimation slip will be issued on May 5.
• NTA opened the CMAT exam correction window on April 24.
• CMAT registration 2024 last date is April 23.
• NTA has commenced the CMAT 2024 registration on March 29.
• According to some of the internet stories, NTA is delaying CMAT 2024 application process due to lok sabha elections.
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• As per some media reports, NTA CMAT exam date 2024 is likely to be May 4 or May 5
• CMAT exam 2024 might be held in two shifts
• Last year CMAT application form was released on February 13.
• GIM Goa will not be accepting CMAT exam 2024 score for admission to their 2024-26 batch
• Great Lakes website says, 'CMAT 2024 acceptance will be confirmed based on CMAT exam and results notifications'

Students with a Bachelor's degree or appearing for the final examinations of Bachelor's degree (any discipline) are eligible to apply for the CMAT MBA entrance exam. Only Indian citizens can sit for the CMAT test.

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NTA CMAT entrance exam 2024 will be a three-hours computer based online test where 100 questions will be asked from 5 sections to assess the quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, verbal reasoning, general awareness skills. The medium of CMAT exam 2024 will be English. With the help of taking CMAT mock test, candidates can get familiar with the latest CMAT exam pattern and syllabus.

CMAT Entrance Exam 2024: Key Highlights

MBA aspirants planning to take the CMAT entrance test this year can check the key highlights below.

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Quick tips to prepare for CMAT Entrance Test 2024

Below tips can help candidates ace 300+ marks in CMAT 2024;

• 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 the preparation

CMAT Exam 2024: Common Questions and Answers

Some commonly asked questions around the CMAT exam have been answered below.

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No changes have been made to the CMAT exam eligibility since years. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CMAT eligibility criteria every year in the official CMAT notification. It is important for MBA aspirants planning to appear for CMAT exam 2024 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 2024 Eligibility Criteria

CMAT eligibility criteria 2024 defines basic requirements in terms of nationality, age, qualification etc. Check the CMAT entrance exam eligibility criteria below.

1. Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply for CMAT exam 2024
2. 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
3. Age limit: Candidate of any age can register for CMAT MBA entrance exam 2024

CMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Course Wise

CMAT colleges can have their MBA course eligibility criteria, which can differ from CMAT exam eligibility criteria. Candidates applying to the MBA courses based on CMAT test score 2024 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 2024 application form window has opened on the official website on March 29. CMAT registration 2024 last date is April 23. Students interested in pursuing MBA/PGDM from top CMAT colleges must apply for CMAT entrance exam 2024 at the CMAT NTA website, cmat.nta.ac.in. Before applying for this MBA entrance, candidates are suggested to check their eligibility and proceed only after ensuring they are eligible to avoid disqualification of candidature at a later stage.

CMAT Exam Registration 2024: Step-by-step guide

CMAT exam 2024 registration is a two-step process, as detailed below.

Step 1: Create CMAT 2024 login

Applicants will have to fill in the following basic information and note down the system generated CMAT application number 2024-

1. 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.
2. Date of birth as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate.
3. Mobile number and email address

Step 2: Fill in the complete CMAT application form 2024

Using the CMAT exam 2024 login details, candidates can proceed further for filling the CMAT application form 2024.

1. Add personal, academic, and contact details
2. Add 4 options of CMAT test cities
3. Attach scanned images of necessary documents
4. Upload scanned images of signature, photograph and PwD certification in specified format and size
5. Review the details and submit the form
6. Pay the CMAT exam application fees and save the confirmation page

Candidates whose CMAT exam 2024 application form will be submitted successfully will only be issued the CMAT admit card.

CMAT Exam Fees 2024

The CMAT fees for registration has been detailed in the table below. This fees must be paid using Credit Card /Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking/UPI).

Application Fees

The candidates must follow a proper strategy to prepare for CMAT exam 2024. They should know about important books, and topics that can improve the study preparation of CMAT 2024 test. Before starting the exam preparation, it is important to go through the CMAT syllabus 2024 and exam pattern thoroughly.

Proper CMAT 2024 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 2024.

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Best books for Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar

Books on Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Best books for Quantitative Ability

CMAT paper pattern 2024 will be released in the CMAT exam notification. No changes are expected in the CMAT entrance exam pattern 2024, and is expected to be similar to the CMAT 2023 paper pattern.

CMAT Exam Pattern 2024 (Expected)

Check the expected CMAT entrance exam pattern 2024 from the table below,

Section-wise CMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Below are the sections that CMAT question paper 2024 will have along with details on number of questions and total marks.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the CMAT exam admit card 2024 online mode at the official website - cmat.nta.nic.in. Applicants can download the NTA CMAT entrance exam hall ticket by entering their CMAT login credentials such as application number and date of birth.

CMAT Admit Card Image - Sample

Candidates must keep the NTA CMAT exam 2024 admit card safe till admissions are completed as a duplicate one will not be issued.

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How to download the CMAT entrance exam admit card 2024?

Step 1: Go to cmat.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the download link of the CMAT exam hall ticket 2024
Step 3: Enter the CMAT entrance exam 2024 application no. and password or Date of Birth.
Step 4 : Click on the "Download CMAT exam Admit Card" button on the page.
Step 5: Check details and save the admit card in PDF format and take a printout of the same.

CMAT Exam Admit Card 2024- How to retrieve CMAT Application Number?

Aspirants who have forgotten their CMAT 2024 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 cmat.nta.nic.in.
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 2024 - Details mentioned

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Documents to carry with the CMAT exam admit card 2024:

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.

1. 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 2024.
2. 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
3. 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 entrance exam 2024 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 2024 or mail cmat.nta2020@gmail.com.
• Candidates can also try clearing the browser cache and try again.

Steps to take in case of discrepancy in CMAT exam 2024 admit card

• Candidates who find any discrepancy in the details mentioned on the CMAT exam admit card 2024 must call and mail the NTA helpline.
• They will be allowed to write CMAT 2024 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 2024 exam day guidelines

NTA will release the list of CMAT exam centres in online mode at official website - cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates can choose at least 4 centres as their preference during the CMAT exam registration 2024. Candidates can find out the exam centre in CMAT exam 2024 hall ticket once it is released. The CMAT entrance will be held 124 cities all over India.The CMAT exam 2024 guidelines are mentioned below.

CMAT Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates appearing for the CMAT exam 2024 can go through the exam day guidelines.

• Candidates can carry at least 2 printouts of the CMAT exam 2024 admit card. Digital copies of the CMAT entrance exam hall ticket 2024 are not accepted.
• Candidates must report to the allotted CMAT exam centres half an hour before the exam.
• Carry a black/blue ballpoint pen for signing the CMAT exam attendance sheet.
• Candidates are not allowed to carry electronic items such as smart phone, watch, pager, calculators, to the CMAT exam venue.

Documents to carry:

• Candidates must bring any personal ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Passport, or Driver’s license.
• College / University ID card
• Two passport-size photographs to affix on the admit card and attendance sheet.

National Testing Agency will release the answer key of CMAT exam 2024 in online mode at its official website. Candidates will be able to download the answer key of the CMAT exam by entering their login credentials which will be created at the time of CMAT exam registration.

CMAT Exam Answer Key PDF

How to download CMAT answer key 2024?

1. Go to the official website of CMAT 2024 - cmat.nta.nic.in
2. Enter CMAT 2024 Registration Number, Password, and Security Pin.
3. Two options - "challenge answer key" and "view question paper" will crop up on the screen
4. Click on the "challenge answer key" to view the answer key and download it.
5. Match the answer key and verify the response.

Steps to Challenge CMAT 2024 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 of CMAT 2024 will be released after the consideration of the objections received.

CMAT exam generally is of moderate difficulty level. Still candidates to get an idea about CMAT exam 2024 difficulty level can check previous years exam analysis.

CMAT Previous Years Exam Analysis

The previous years exam analysis of CMAT exam has been given below:

CMAT 2023 Analysis: Section-wise Difficulty Level

CMAT 2022 Exam Analysis Section-Wise

Expected CMAT percentile 2024