CMAT 2019 is scheduled to be held on the last Sunday of January 2019. The application process for the national level management entrance exam will begin from October 22, 2018.
Candidates who wish to pursue MBA/PGDM must appear in CMAT 2019 as the exam scores are acceptable by about 1500 management colleges including –
Any person who has completed graduation in 10+2+3 mode of education or equivalent from a recognized university can apply for CMAT 2019. Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply. 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 and the CMAT 2019 exam will be held on January 27, 2019. CMAT 2019 results are expected in the first week of February, 2019.
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CMAT is an aptitude test, which analyses the candidate’s mathematical, analytical, logical and language skills along with general knowledge. The CMAT 2019 exam pattern will be similar to other top MBA entrance exams. The CMAT 2018 question paper consists of 100 MCQs; 25 each from Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness.
Total marks of the exam is 400 with each right answer carrying 4 marks. For each wrong answer, 1 mark shall be deducted. Total duration of the exam in 3 hours.
To perform well in CMAT 2019, the test-takers must ensure they have prepared all the exam topics to the best of their abilities and have practiced enough number of mock tests.
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Here’s an overview of CMAT 2019 exam syllabus:
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
| Tabulation |
Pie Chart |
Bar Chart |
| Partnership |
Geometry |
Pipes and Cisterns |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
Time-Speed-Distance |
Probability |
| Allegation & Mixtures |
Profit and Loss |
Permutations & Combinations |
| Percentages |
Work and time |
In-equations |
| Quadratic and linear equations |
Mensuration |
Algebra |
| Averages |
Fraction and Decimals |
Graph |
| Number Systems |
Ratios and Proportion |
Line |
Logical Reasoning
| Analytical Reasoning |
Linear Arrangements |
Statements Arguments |
| Sequencing |
Matrix Arrangements |
Number Series |
| Cause and Effects |
Analogy Test |
Blood Relationship Tests |
| Coding and Decoding |
Inferences |
Statements and Conclusion |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Symbol Based Problems |
Direction and Distance Test |
| Ranking Tests |
Statements Assumptions |
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General Awareness
| Literature |
Personalities in News |
Trade Awareness |
| Indian Constitution |
Economics |
Geography |
| Current Affairs |
Politics |
Language Comprehension |
| National and International Economy |
Culture |
Science in the Everyday Life |
| Sports News |
History |
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Language:
| English Grammar |
Jumbled Para |
Sentence Correction |
| English Usage Errors |
Paragraph Completion |
One-word Substitution |
| Idioms and Phrases |
Synonyms and Antonyms |
Sentence Improvement |
| Reading Comprehension |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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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Answered 3 days ago
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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