CMAT 2021 Student Reactions and Expert Reviews
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2021 student reactions and reviews have come in for Shift 1 and 2. Check out CMAT 2021 analysis by candidates.
The CMAT 2021 exam was conducted on March 31 in two shifts. The first shift was conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM and the second shift is being conducted from 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates who have opted for the new additional section of CMAT exam – Innovation and Entrepreneurship, got 30 minutes extra to complete the paper.
Shiksha visited a CMAT exam centre in Delhi to speak with CMAT test takers about their experience and analysis of CMAT 2021 question paper. Most of the students felt the CMAT 2021 exam was of moderate difficulty level and could be completed in time. Read below CMAT 2021 student reactions and analysis.
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CMAT 2021 Sectional Difficulty Level
The CMAT 2021 question paper was on the same lines as previous years with only Innovation and Entrepreneurship section being the new addition. Check the diffiulty level of each of the four main sections of CMAT.
| Section |
No. Of Questions |
Good Attempts |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation |
25 |
18-20 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
25 |
21-23 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Language Comprehension |
25 |
17-19 |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
25 |
9-11 |
Difficult |
| Total |
100 |
65-70 |
Moderate |
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CMAT 2021 Student Reactions and Reviews
Samveg: CMAT 2021 was easy to moderate. If I tell you about Quant section, the Profit & Loss and Arithmetic questions were easy and straightforward. Algebra and Geometry questions were moderately difficult. Logical Reasoning section was lengthy but easy. In VARC, one RC passage was easy and one was moderately difficult. GK section was a bit difficult but GK question is always uncertain. I gave a total of 70 attempts and expecting marks around 230-240.
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Ribhu: The paper was easy. I have attempted up to 80 per cent of the total questions and confident that all of them would be right. For me, GK questions were tough and DI questions were moderate. So, I think it was overall moderate paper.
Nikita: The Logical Reasoning section was quite easy, Quant was a little difficult and English was also tough. The RC passages were tough.
Damini: The Verbal Ability, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning sections of CMAT 2021 paper were easy compared to GK. In VA there were two passages which were easy, there were questions on grammar but vocabulary was less. In LR, there were number series, blood relation, arrangement, coding and decoding. In Quantitative Techniques, there was one DI pie chart having four questions. Overall, it was a moderate paper.
Sachin: The exam pattern was fine but comparatively tougher than previous year’s exam. The Quantitative Techniques and General Awareness sections were on the difficult side. English section was fine. In Quantitative Techniques, there were questions on P&C, Probability and all the expected topics.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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
Answered a month ago
No, GIM Goa does not accept CMAT scores for its PGDM programs for admissions. It only accepts CAT or XAT exam score. CAT score of previous year is accepted and XAT score of current year is accepted.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
No, CMAT scores are not compulsory for admissions into the MBA course at NSUT. Even CMAT scores are not the first priority of the admission committee to shortlist the students. Because the university considers the scores of CAT/ MAT for selecting the students. If the seats get vacant, then only CMAT
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