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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To get a seat at IFMR Chennai, students have to first appear for any one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the MBA/PGDM course admission. CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ICET, IPAMT and SAT India are the entrance exams accepted by this institute for admission to the management
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To get a seat in the FLAME University of the MBA/PGDM course, you have to appear for any one of the accepted exams, like CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. After clearing the exam, you have to get shortlisted for further admission round, which involves PI or GD.
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Three months may not be enough for CMAT preparation, if you're doing it from scratch. However, if you are preparing for CAT, XAT, NMAT, you can prepare for CMAT in 3 months as you have clear understanding of the syllabus already and you will need exam specific practice only.
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No, candidates are not required to appear in CMAT to be eligible for BTech in CSE + MBA integated course at UIT, Karnavati University. For this course, candidates are required to appear in either JEE Mains or GUJCET to qualify for admissions.
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If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Yes, you should carry a passport size photo along with the CMAT admit card on the exam day. The photo should preferably be the same as uploaded in the application form.
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