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 weeks ago
CMAT is a domestic exam conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM courses in MBA colleges located in India. It is not conducted outside India.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
CMAT exam is conducted in 124+ cities across India.The centre is alloted to the candidate on the basis of their choice as mentioned in the CMAT application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
MCA colleges in Ahmedabad without CMAT are in this table. Check courses and fees.
| MCA Colleges in Ahmedabad without CMAT | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Silver Oak College of Computer Application (SOCCA) MCA | INR 1.64 lakh |
INR 1.72 Lakh | |
INR 10, 600 | |
INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 1.3 Lakh | |
| Sabarmati University MCA | INR 90,000 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University MCA Courses | INR 2.18 Lakh |
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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.
For more information, click here.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
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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