CMAT 2019: Know the complete syllabus
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
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 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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Contributor-Level 7
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