CMAT 2024 Final Answer Key, Question Paper (Shift 1 & 2 OUT): PDF Download
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2024 answer key - CMAT exam was held on May 15, 2024 in two shifts and the preliminary answer key was released on May 23, 2024. After observing objections to the official answer keys, NTA-CMAT has released the final CMAT 2024 answer key today, which you can download here. Also check CMAT 2024 question paper to know the types of questions asked and which topics were dominant.
CMAT 2024 answer key
CMAT 2024 answer key – The official CMAT 2024 answer key and candidate response sheet were released on May 23, 2024. Candidates could login to their CMAT account and download their copies to assess their performance. They can could also objection against the official CMAT 2024 answer key by filling an online form till May 25, 2024.
NTA released the final CMAT 2024 answer key on June 3, 2024. After examination of all the objections raised, 2 questions have been dropped from the CMAT 2024 question paper. The CMAT question paper 2024 was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The CMAT 2024 paper pattern was same as last year i.e. five sections having 20 questions each.
Candidates preparing for CMAT 2026 can check out memory based questions asked in CMAT 2024 to get an idea of the types of questions asked in the exam.
- NTA-CMAT Answer Key 2024 PDF
- CMAT 2024 Answer Key: Memory Based
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Difficulty Level
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Logical Reasoning
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Language Comprehension
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper: General Awareness
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
NTA-CMAT Answer Key 2024 PDF
NTA-CMAT answer key 2024 (final) has been released at the official website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.
| CMAT answer key 2024 pdf shift 1 and Shift 2 |
Questions in MAT are asked from verbal ability, reading comprehension, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, arrangement, coding decoding, graphs and tables, family tree, blood relation, clocks and calendars, time, speed and distance, statements, etc.
CMAT 2024 Answer Key: Memory Based
In GK, the questions were asked on the following topics:
- Lionel Messi's birth place
- Kathakali is the dance of which state
- Which country will host Asian Games 2026
- Who is considered the father of Green Revolution
- Author of My Life
There were questions on panchayat system, constitution day, civilization, ancient empires, etc.
Here we share memory based CMAT 2024 answer key. You can check the memory based CMAT answer keys 2024 to tally your responses and analyse your performance.
Questions: Arrangement of words in logical order: Rain, monsoon, rescue, flood, relief, shelter
Answer: Monsoon, rain, flood, rescue, relief, shelter
Question: Which of the following is the author of My Life
Barak Obama
Benazir Bhutto
Pervez Musharraf
Bill Clinton
Qyestion: Dance for Kathakali belongs to which state?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Question: 20th Asian Games will be held in which country?
China
Japan
India
Thailand
Question: Arrange the following in Chronological order:
- National Science Day
- National Teaching Day
- National Youth Day
- National Hindi Day
- National Children’s Day
Options:
a) 1,3,2,5,4
b) 2,1,4,3,5
c) 3,1,2,4,5
d) 3,2,1,4,5
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Question: Which of the following is an example of speculative business risk?
- a customer is injured while using the product of the company and sue the company
- A supplier’s shipment is lost
- A special promotion falls to increase the sales
- A cashier gives unauthorized discounts to friends
Question: which of the following is not a part of EDP?
- Identification of entrepreneur for training
- Selection of entrepreneur of training
- Developing entrepreneurial capabilities
- Arranging infrastructural capabilities
Question: Arrange the following stages of entrepreneurship.
1.Knowledge
2.Incubation
3.Implementation
4.Idea-Experience
5.Evaluation
a) 1,2,3,4,5
b) 1,4,2,5,3
c) 1,2,4,5,3
d) 5,1,2,3,4
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Difficulty Level
The CMAT 2024 question paper had 100 questions in MCQ format but it was not mandatory to solve all the question. Given below is the table indicating section wise difficulty level of CMAT 2024.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation |
20 |
16-17 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy |
| Language Comprehension |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy |
| General Awareness |
20 |
11-12 |
Moderate |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
20 |
11-12 |
Easy |
| Total |
100 |
70-75 |
Easy to Moderate |
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CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
This section of CMAT question paper 2024 had more questions from Arithmetic. Other topics which appear in this section are from Algebra, Geometry, Numbers, Probability, etc. Check the break up below.
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic (Percentages, Time-speed-distance, Time-work, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, Compound Interest, Averages) |
6 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Geometry (Mensuration and Triangles) |
1 |
Moderate |
| Modern Math (Probability) |
1 |
Moderate |
| Numbers (Properties of Numbers) |
5 |
Moderate |
| Algebra (Simple Equations) |
2 |
Moderate |
| Data Interpretation (Table, Pie Chart) |
5 |
Easy |
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Logical Reasoning
In the Logical Reasoning section of CMAT 2024 paper, 15 questions are on non-verbal reasoning and 5 questions are on verbal reasoning. All the questions are stand-alone. Check the break up below.
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Directions |
1 |
Easy |
| Series Completion |
1 |
Easy |
| Counting the number of triangles and squares |
2 |
Moderate |
| Family Tree |
3 |
Moderate |
| Coding |
1 |
Easy |
| Linear Arrangement |
2 |
Easy |
| Miscellaneous |
2 |
Easy |
| Verbal Reasoning ( Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one etc.) |
8 |
Moderate |
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Language Comprehension
The Language Reasoning section of CMAT question paper 2024 has only one Reading Comprehension (RC) passage having four questions. The passage is short of about 350-400 questions. Rest of the questions are based on vocabulary and grammar.
| Topics |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
5 |
Easy |
| Vocabulary |
7 |
Easy |
| Grammar |
7 |
Easy |
| Verbal Reasoning (Parajumble) |
1 |
Easy |
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: General Awareness
The General Awareness section of CMAT 2024 question paper has questions mostly from static GK. Out of a total of 20 questions, 8-10 are good enough to meet sectional cut off. Topics from which questions are asked include:
- Sports
- Constitution
- History
- Books and authors
- Awards
- Physics
- Geography
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CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This section has one RC passage on business ethics. Rest of the questions are from Innovation, Business and Business Personalities. The section of the CMAT exam is easy and one needs to know only the basics of business and entrepreneurship.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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