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CMAT 2023: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria

Common Management Admission Test CMAT

CMAT 2023 Application form will release in February 2023 by National Test Agency (NTA). CMAT is also known as the Common Management Admission Test is conducted every year for admission in management courses (MBA, PGDM, PGCM, Executive PGDM, etc.). The exam will be conducted in April 2023 via online mode. CMAT score will be accepted by all AICTE-Approved institutions, colleges, and universities for admission in these courses. Over 1000 participating institutions will accept admission through CMAT score. Interested candidates can go through the following article for the latest updates of CMAT 2023.

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CMAT 2023 Status

Exam Date Notification Yet to be announced
Application form yet to start
Brochure pdf yet to release

CMAT 2023 Important Dates

The important dates of the CMAT exam are given in the table below.

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CMAT 2023 Schedule
Name of Event Date (Tentative)
Online Application Form Release Date First week of November 2022
Deadline for Submission of Online Application Form Last week of November 2022
Last date to upload photograph, signature, and pay the application fee (Image Correction) Second week of December 2022
Choice of City Second week of December 2022
Admit Card Release Date Third week of December 2022
CMAT 2022 Exam Date Last week of January 2023
Release of Final Answer Key First week of February 2023
Declaration of Result First week of February 2023

Candidates can keep visiting this page for the latest updates.

CMAT 2023 Application Form

Given below are some general information about the application form of CMAT 2023. One must read it carefully to clear all doubts regarding it.

  • CMAT Application Form date is in the first week of November 2023.
  • The application will be available online mode on the official website.
  • Students will have to first register themselves by entering their valid email id, phone number, name and other details.
  • Applicants have to fill the form carefully because there no provision of the correction window.
  • Every candidate have to fill single application. Multiple forms of a single candidate will be rejected by the conducting body.
  • Take the printout of the confirmation page of the fee payment and keep it for further use.

CMAT 2023 Application Fee

The category wise CMAT application fee is given in the table below.

CMAT Application Fee
Category Application Fee (in Rs.)
For Boys For Girls
General candidates 1600 1000
General – EWS/ OBC- NCL candidate 1000 1000
SC/ ST/ PWD 800 700
Transgender 700

The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

  • Mode of Payment: Candidates have to pay fee online mode using the following modes:
    • Credit card
    • Debit card
    • Net banking

How to fill the CMAT 2023 Application Form?

The procedure of filling the CMAT Application Form is given below.

  • Visit CMAT official website. Click on “Fill Application”.
  • Before filling the application form, the candidates must read the instructions and register themselves.
  • Fill all the personal details and upload their recent photograph and signature in permissible format.
  • Check all the details carefully before submitting the application form.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the application form.
  • Moreover, Take a print of the application form and keep it safe for future reference.

CMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The vital information regarding the CMAT Eligibility Criteria is given below.

  • Nationality: 
    • The candidates must be of Indian nationality to become eligible for this examination.
  • Qualification:
    • The applicants must have a Graduation Degree in any stream from any recognized College / University.
  • Appearing Candidates: 
    • The students appearing in the Final Year of Graduation who will get their result before the commencement of admission are eligible for application.

CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Applicant must check the CMAT Exam Pattern before appearing for it, which is mentioned below.

CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern
Total Number of Questions
100
Exam Duration
3 Hours (9.30 AM to 12.30 PM)
Type of Questions
Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Mode of Exam
Online Computer Based Test
Scoring Pattern
+4 Mark for each correct answer
Total Maximum Marks
100
Negative Marking
-1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer

 

Candidates can check the details regarding number of questions and marks of each subject of the exam in the given table.

Sections
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks 
Language Comprehension
25
100
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
25
100
Logical Reasoning
25
100
General Awareness
25
100
Total: (Sections-4)
100
400

CMAT 2023 Syllabus

CMAT Syllabus consists of various topics i.e. Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation and Language Comprehension. The detailed information regarding the CMAT Syllabus is given below.

  • Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Language Comprehension and
  • General Awareness

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation:

Tabulation Partnership Geometry
Pipes and Cisterns Simple Interest and Compound Interest Time-Speed-Distance
Probability Allegation & Mixtures Profit and Loss
Permutations & Combinations Percentages Work and Time
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations Mensuration
Algebra Graph Number System
Ratio and Proportion Line Pie Chart, Bar Chart

 

Logical Reasoning:

Analytical Reasoning Analogy Test Direction and Distance Test
Linear Arrangements Blood Relationship Tests Ranking Tests
Statements and Arguments Coding and Decoding Statements Assumptions
Sequencing Inferences Statements and Conclusion
Matrix Arrangements Non-Verbal Reasoning Symbol Based Problems
Number Series Cause and Effects

 

General Awareness:

Literature Trade Awareness Geography
Indian Constitution Politics History
Current Affairs of National and International Economy Economics Culture
Personalities in News Sports News Science in the Everyday Life

 

English Language:

Reading Comprehension English Usage Errors Synonyms
English Grammar Paragraph Completion Antonyms
Jumbled Para One-word Substitution Sentence Improvement
Sentence Correction Idioms Phrases

CMAT 2023 Preparation Tips

Students can check below CMAT Preparation Tips for good preparation of exam:

  • Go through the syllabus and pattern details recommended for CMAT.
  • Take mock test and analyze the exam preparation.
  • Solve previous year papers and sample papers for good practice.
  • Make a study routine and follow it regularly.
  • Make notes of important points and go through these notes regularly.
  • Revision is essential so students must revise the notes prepared by them on a regular basis.

Click here to know about CMAT Preparation Books.

CMAT 2023 Admit Card

The detailed information regarding CMAT Admit card 2023 is given below.

  • CMAT Admit Card date is in the fourth week of December 2022.
  • Admit card will be released online mode on the official website.
  • The candidate has to download the hall ticket. No candidate will receive the hall ticket through the post.
  • The students who will bring printed copy of admit card, one passport size photograph, one photo id proof and PWD certificate (if applicable) will be allowed entry in the exam hall.
  • The reporting time at the exam centre, exam centre/city, exam time, exam instructions and other details will be mentioned in the admit card.

How to Download CMAT 2023 Admit Card?

The steps to download the Hall Ticket of Common Management Admission Test is given below:

  • Firstly, visit the official website of CMAT.
  • Secondly, click on the “Existing User” tab.
  • Also, enter your email Id and password in required spaces.
  • Furthermore, look for the link to Download CMAT Admit Card 2023 there and click on it.
  • Finally, Download and take a printout of CMAT Admit Card 2023.

CMAT 2023 Answer Key

The vital information regarding the CMAT Answer Key is given below.

  • NTA will release the provisional and final answer key through online mode on the official website.
  • Through CMAT Answer key, it will be possible for the candidates to calculate probable score of the exam.
  • Also, candidates will be able to challenge the released provisional answer key.
  • For challenging the answer key, students will be required to pay a processing fee (non-refundable) of Rs.1000 for per question. It can be paid through debit/credit card/ net banking method.

Click here for CMAT Rank Predictor.

How to check CMAT 2023 Answer Key?

The procedure of checking the answer key is given below.

  • Firstly, go to the official website of CMAT 2023.
  • Secondly, applicants need to log in the portal using email-id and password.
  • Now, click on the tab “CMAT Download Question Paper”.
  • Applicants need to download the question and answer key which is available in PDF format.
  • Finally, aspirants can now compare their answers with the answer key’s answer.
  • Also, it is advised for candidates to save the answer key for future use.

CMAT 2023 Result

The detailed information regarding the CMAT Result is given below.

  • CMAT Result date is in the first week of February 2023.
  • The result will be released online mode on the official website.
  • After the final answer key will be displayed NTA will release the CMAT result which will be compiled based on the key.
  • For the preparation of the result, the actual marks obtained by the candidate will be considered.
  • No scorecards will be dispatched to the candidates through offline mode.

How to check the CMAT 2023 Result?

The procedure to check the CMAT result is given below.

  • Visit the official website of CMAT. i.e. cmat.nta.nic.in
  • Then, Click on ‘View Result/Scorecard’.
  • After that applicant has to fill the Application Number, Date of Birth and Security Pin.
  • The result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Candidate can download their result.

CMAT 2023 Counselling

The complete information regarding the CMAT Counselling is given below.

  • CMAT Counselling will be conducted by the authority.
  • The qualified candidates will be required to participate in the selection procedure separately organized by the participating institutions.
  • The admission criteria will vary for various institutions.
  • Participating institutions will organize GD and PI round for the selection of the candidates.
  • After the GD and PI rounds, the qualified candidates will be finally selected for their document verification round.
  • Students must be ready with their complete documents/ certificates.

Documents Required for Counselling 2023

Candidates can check the documents required for CMAT 2023 counselling are given below.

  • CMAT 2023 Admit Card
  • Birth certificate
  • CMAT Result
  • Class 10 and 12 certificate
  • Graduation mark sheet and certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Address proof
  • Valid ID proof

Top Colleges Under CMAT Exam

The list of colleges that takes admission based on CMAT 2023 Exam are given below

  • Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi
  • Alliance School of Business, Bangalore.
  • Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
  • Galgotias Business School, Greater Noida
  • GITAM School of International Business
  • Goa Institute of Management, Goa
  • Department of Management Studies, NIT Durgapur
  • Birla Institute of Management Technology, (BIMTECH) Greater Noida
  • Christ University, Bangalore.
  • Doon Business School, Dehradun
  • GIBS Business School, Bangalore.
  • Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
  • Institute of Financial Management and Research, Changambakkam
  • International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS), Bangalore

CMAT Admission Procedure

CMAT 2022 Admission procedure comprises of Personal Interview and Group Discussion or Written Ability Test. The Final List of Candidates is declared by the colleges based on their scores. Appearing candidates will proceed to the counselling process. Candidates need to register themselves on the official website to take part in the counselling process

Candidates have to follow the mentioned below steps:

  • First of all, candidates have to complete the online registration process for counselling.
  • After registration, candidates have to select the college and lock their seats.
  • After that, candidates are required to bring all the required documents at the time of counselling.
  •  College authorities will verify the documents and allocate the seats to the candidates.
  • Candidates are advised to report at the college campus in reporting time.

CMAT Test Cities

The CMAT exam was conducted at around 84 cities in the last week of January 2022. The list of test cities is given on the official website.

CMAT is conducted all over India and widely spread across major Indian cities.

CMAT Test Cities Map

CMAT 2023 Highlights

The overview of the CMAT 2023 is given below.

Name of Examination Common Management Admission Test
Commonly Known as CMAT 2023
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Examination level National Level & Accepted by all AICTE affiliated colleges.
Purpose of Exam To get admission in Management Post-Graduate courses i.e. MBA, PGCM, PGDM, Executive PGDM, etc.
Mode of Examination Online mode(CBT)
States that accept CMAT scores All States and union territories of India
CMAT Official website https://cmat.nta.nic.in/

FAQs of CMAT(NTA)

Is CMAT going to be conducted ONLINE twice a year?

No. From academic year 2018-19 onwards, the CMAT exam will be conducted only once a year on in January.

In which mode will the CMAT application form be available?

CMAT 2023 application form is available in online mode.

How will the participating institute admit candidates on the basis of CMAT 2022?

The participating institutes of CMAT 2022 will release their respective cutoff. If the candidate meets the cutoff, they will be called by the institute for the next round of selection which is group discussion and personal interview.

How CMAT is different from other entrance exams?

Regardless of being a Computer-based test, CMAT is not an online exam. It is a digital or Computer primarily Based Test (CBT); not an Internet-Based Test (IBT). A candidate won’t take the exam on an online website. Rather than reading the questions in a paper booklet and darkening the ovals on the answer-sheet, a candidate will read the questions on a computer portal and choose an answer by clicking on the correct option.

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