CMAT 2019 application process is all set to begin from October 22, 2018. Interested aspirants can apply online to appear in this computer based management aptitude for admission into one of about 1500 B-schools across India.
Admission process through CMAT includes the online test and Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by the institutes individually. There is no Counselling for CMAT, neither a common admission process. Candidates who qualify this exam can apply for admission to the institute of their choice based on the marks and ranks secured.
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In CMAT 2019 too, the admission process will remain the same. The CMAT 2019 exam will be held on January 27, 2019. CMAT 2019 results are expected in the first week of February, 2019. Last date to submit CMAT 2019 application form is December 15, 2018. CMAT 2019 admit cards will be issued in the first week of January, 2019.
Here is the list of some of the popular B-Schools who will accept CMAT 2019 scores for admission:
Also, go through the list below to know the number of colleges in each state accepting CMAT scores:
| State |
No of Colleges |
List of Colleges |
| Andhra Pradesh |
1006 |
|
| Assam |
13 |
|
| Bihar |
24 |
|
| Chandigarh |
2 |
|
| Chhattisgarh |
37 |
|
| Dadar & Nagar Haveli |
1 |
|
| Delhi |
101 |
|
| Goa |
3 |
|
| Gujarat |
161 |
|
| Haryana |
209 |
|
| Himachal Pradesh |
17 |
|
| Jammu and Kashmir |
18 |
|
| Jharkhand |
25 |
|
| Karnataka |
275 |
|
| Kerala |
88 |
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
273 |
|
| Maharashtra |
708 |
|
| Meghalaya |
1 |
|
| Odisha |
123 |
|
| Puducherry |
8 |
|
| Punjab |
146 |
|
| Rajasthan |
159 |
|
| Tamil Nadu |
454 |
|
| Uttar Pradesh |
759 |
|
| Uttarakhand |
81 |
|
| West Bengal |
80 |
|
| Total |
4772 |
|
(Disclaimer: This list has been taken from AICTE website. Shiksha.com is not responsible for any discrepancies.)
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Each management institute will conduct their own Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI). The schedules will be announced individually by each institute, hence the candidates must keep a check on the release of admission information bulletin of their preferred institute.
Final selection will be based on the candidate’s overall performance in CMAT 2019, GD/PI, Academics and other professional and ECA aspects.
Documents to carry for CMAT 2019 GD/PI:
- CMAT 2019 scorecard
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Date of birth certificate
- Valid photo ID issued by the Government of India
- Address proof
- Caste/PWD certificate (if applicable)
- ECA certificates or proof of recognition
- Transfer certificate (if applicable)
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
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Yes, it is important to practice sectional mock tests as the exam has no time limit for each section, unlike CAT. Sectional mocks will help you in have a practice of solving each section in a time bound manner.
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CMAT mock test is an important aspect of exam preparation. You cannot score well in the exam with extensive practice of mock tests.
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In the last week of CMAT 2027 you should practice only one mock test, that too to stay in the online test mode. You must not attempt multiple tests and rather spend time on revision.
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You should start practicing the CMAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. This way, you will be bale to check which topics you have mastered and which ones are your pain areas.
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We suggest to attempt only one CMAT mock test on a given day, as it is a 3 hour long test and you will need time to analyse the result too.
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Yes, NTA provides CMAT mock tests. Candidates can practice the official mock tests at NTA website without login. Mock tests help in understanding the exam structure and interface.
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CMAT 2027 exam preparation will require two phase planning – one will be covering the syllabus and another will be practicing mock tests with revision. You should start atleast six months before the exam. You can join a coaching institute or take help from online study material to prepare for the ex
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Yes, candidates will need to have a valid Aadhaar number to register for CMAT exam. Until last year, candidates could use other photo IDs too to register for the exam.
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Yes, you can apply for CMAT as only passing marks are required in graduation to apply. However, CMAT accepting colleges accept candidature only above 50% (45% for Reserved categories).
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CMAT application fee is non-refundable. Candidates cannot seek fee refund under any circumstances. Thus, they should fill the CMAT registration form correctly.
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