CMAT 2019 answer keys (final) have been released by the NTA, along with CMAT result 2019. Check how to download final answer keys.
The NTA released final CMAT 2019 answer keys along with results on February 6, 2019. The CMAT 2019 final answer key was uploaded on the official website of NTA in PDF format. The document contains question IDs and their correct answer option IDs.
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Take a look at the final answer key of CMAT 2019, below:
The preliminary answer key of CMAT 2019 was released on February 1, 2019. This year, the CMAT answer keys document will include all the questions, their right answers and each candidate's recorded response to each question.
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The candidates, who were not satisfied with the official answers provided in NTA's CMAT 2019 answer keys and recorded responses, could challenge it by filling online application form and processing charge of Rs.1000/- per question.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted Common Management Aptitude Test or CMAT 2019 on January 28, 2019 in online mode in two sessions, 9:30 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
- How to download CMAT 2019 Answer Key
- How to challenge CMAT Answer Key 2019
- CMAT 2019 Scoring Pattern
How to download CMAT 2019 Answer Key
Click on the official NTA-CMAT website
Click on Display Question Paper and Responses
Enter your CMAT 2019 application Number and password or application number and date of birth
Your question paper and answer key will be displayed
Click on download and save the on desktop
- Open the official NTA-CMAT website in a new window
- Click on Challenge Answer Key
- Enter your CMAT 2019 application Number and password or application number and date of birth
- Follow the instructions and pay online Rs 1000 as fee to challenge answer
Take a look at the scoring pattern of CMAT 2019 to calculate your marks on the basis of CMAT 2019 answer key.
| Type of Questions |
Number of questions |
Maximum Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
| General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
The CMAT question paper had 100 questions. Each right answer will fetch the candidate 4 marks and each wrong answer will lead to deduction of one mark.
CMAT is conducted at various exam centers in 75 cities across India. This pan-India management exam is conducted for three hours.
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CMAT 2019 Result- How to Check CMAT Score
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Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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Answered 4 days ago
The CMAT exam is conducted for admission in MBA at PG level in colleges. CMAT is a computer-based-test. The duration of CMAT is 3 hours. It consists of 100 questions. There are 20 questions each of the following sections:
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Language Compreh
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MAT and CMAT both are moderately difficulty exam, but have their own challenges. While, CMAT has one extra section Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MAT has a separate section for Data Interpretation having 30 questions. With focused preparation, you can crack either of the two that you choose.
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Answered a month ago
CMAT cutoff refers to minimum percentile required for admission to a particular college. Score accepting colleges determine the cut offs individually based on certain parameters. CMAT cut offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA are generally 99 percentile and above.
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With 82 percentile in CMAT, you stand a chance of getting colleges like Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, IPE Hyderabad, FLAME University Pune, Asia Pacific Institute of Management Delhi, Prestige Institute of Management Indore among others.
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Answered a month ago
CMAT total marks is 400. It is usually considered that scoring 270 to 300 marks can convert into good percentile, about 99 percentile. Around 200 marks can get you 90 percentile which is also good if you are targeting private colleges.
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