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CMAT

Common Management Admission Test — Complete guide with eligibility, syllabus, dates, and preparation strategy.

Duration
3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Marks
400
Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)

About CMAT

CMAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted by NTA for admission into AICTE-approved management programs across India.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Final year undergraduate students are eligible
No age restriction

Important Dates

Registration Window
February - March 2027
Admit Card Release
April 2027
Exam Date
May 2027
Result Declaration
June 2027

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Quantitative & DI
ArithmeticAlgebraGeometryData TablesGraphs
Logical Reasoning
Linear SequencingSyllogismsCause and EffectBlood Relations
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Startups in IndiaGovernment SchemesBusiness TerminologyFunding Stages

Preparation Tips

1

Innovation & Entrepreneurship is unique to CMAT — read startup success stories and Government schemes like Startup India

2

CMAT gives ample time (180 minutes for 100 questions) — focus on accuracy over speed

3

General Awareness section tests both static GK and recent business news

Top Colleges Accepting CMAT

1
JBIMS Mumbai (MMS)
2
SIMSREE Mumbai
3
GIM Goa
4
Great Lakes Institute of Management
5
K J Somaiya Institute of Management

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