Common Management Admission Test or CMAT 2019 is scheduled to be held on January 27, 2019. The online entrance exam for management admission is conducted at various centers across 75 cities of India.
The application dates have been announced for CMAT 2019. The registrations will begin from October 22, 2018 and end on December 15, 2018. The closing date of CMAT 2019 registrations may be extended depending on the number of applications received and other factors.
CMAT 2019 admit cards are expected to be issued 15 days before the exam and the CMAT 2019 results are expected to be announced in the first week of February, 2019.
Any candidate who is a Graduate in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized university can apply for CMAT 2019. Final year students of Graduate Courses (10+2+3) are also eligible to apply. CMAT exam is for Indian nationals only.
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Here’s how to apply for CMAT 2019:
CMAT 2019 application forms will be available from October 22, 2018 on the official website Of CMAT and NTA. To apply for CMAT 2019, candidates will be required to register as new user. On successful registration, a login ID will be shared which can be used for all login purposes.
Once you’ve registered successfully, you will be required to login to fill the application form. Use the shared login ID and password for filling the online application form.
The candidates will be given the option to choose three test cities for their preferred test centers. While filling the application form, they need to three cities (test venues) for online examination in the order of preference.
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Thereafter, candidates will be allotted test centres on “first come first served” basis. Actual allotment, however, will be subject to availability of the slots in a particular city.
Mode of Payment
Candidates can pay the application fee via Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card or can opt for Cash Payment through challan generated online and cash deposited in any branch of State Bank of India (SBI).
Test Fee
Test fees for General and OBC candidates is Rs 1400 + Bank charges, while for SC/ST/PD candidates it is Rs 700 + Bank charges.
Points to keep in mind while applying:
- Fill all the fields with correct information
- Do not leave any field marked mandatory, empty
- Check all the information entered before submitting. Once submitted the form cannot be edited
- Upload a recent passport sized photo of self and a copy of scanned signature
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
At GIBS Business School Bangalore, students are trained for interviews and corporate readiness through:
Regular mock interviews and group discussions to practice real-life scenarios.
Focus on developing soft skills, like communication and leadership.
Exposure to the corporate world through guest lectur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
While CMAT is the primary route, RGPV may occasionally admit based on merit in graduation if seats remain vacant after all CMAT-qualified candidates are placed through College Level Counselling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
There is no passing mark in CMAT exam, as admission is based on cut offs determined by colleges. A candidate scoring more than 0 in CMAT is eligible for admission will be selected only if they meet minimum cut off.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT 2026 result was declared by February 17, 2026. NTA released the scorecard late night at the official website. Candidates can download their scorecard through login.
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