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CMAT 2024 analysis - Check here session wise CMAT 2024 exam analysis with detailed discussion on difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked and number of good attempts per section. The CMAT 2024 question paper saw no changes in the pattern or structure. Read details here.

CMAT 2024 analysis -  Check here session wise CMAT 2024 exam analysis with detailed discussion on difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked and number of good attempts per section.

CMAT 2024 analysis

CMAT 2024 analysis

CMAT 2024 analysis Shift 1 – The NTA conducted the CMAT 2024 exam today in two sessions.The CMAT exam analysis for the first session is in. As per the CMAT 2024 exam analysis, the exam was of moderate difficulty level. The CMAT 2024 question paper saw no changes in the pattern or structure. Check below in-depth CMAT 2024 paper analysis. The detailed CMAT exam analysis 2024 has in-depth discussion of questions, topics, sectional difficulty level, number of good attempts and expected cut offs. Detailed CMAT 2024 paper analysis of shift 2 paper will be shared here soon. 

The CMAT 2024, shift 1 was moderate. Only the Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation section had somewhat tough questions. Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and GK sections were easy. As per the CMAT 2024 analysis, a total of, 70-75 correct attempts can be cosidered good in CMAT 2024. 

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Table of contents
  • CMAT 2024 Analysis Shift 1: Exam Highlights
  • MAT Exam Analysis 2024 Shift 1: Question Paper Breakup
  • Section wise CMAT 2024 Analysis for Shift 1
  • Expected CMAT 2024 Cut Offs for Admission

CMAT 2024 Analysis Shift 1: Exam Highlights

  • CMAT 2024 difficulty level is moderate
  • Each section of CMAT question paper has 20 questions carrying four marks each
  • Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation section was moderate.
  • Logical Reasoning and Language Comprehension sections was easy.
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship section was moderate.
  • General Awareness section was moderately tough.

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Q:   How can I master Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation topics of CMAT?
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Cracking Logical Reasoning section of CMAT is all about how well and how quickly you understand the puzzles and patterns. To master this section of CMAT exam, sample questions for practice and sectional mock tests for CMAT are the best resource. You should start practicing Logical Reasoning questions early on in the preparation cycle. Pay attention to the topics from which Logical Reasoning questions are asked in CMAT. Prepare for those type of questions only. For Data Interpretation section of CMAT. You should be well versed with reading tables, graphs and charts correctly. For quick calculation, you should strengthen basic mathematical calculations like multiplication, division, square, square roots, cube, cube roots, etc. This section is all about observation and ability to break down information into pieces, so you need to practice a wide range of data interpretation questions.

MAT Exam Analysis 2024 Shift 1: Question Paper Breakup

The CMAT 2024 question paper of shift 1 has five sections, each carrying 20 questions and 80 marks. Check below the section-wise CMAT difficulty level:

CMAT 2024 Sections

Number of Questions

Number of Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

20

16-17

Easy

Logical Reasoning

20

16-17

Easy to Moderate

Language Comprehension

20

16-17

Easy to Moderate

General Awareness

20

11-12

Moderate

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

20

11-12

Moderate

Total

100

70-75

Easy

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Section wise CMAT 2024 Analysis for Shift 1

The CMAT 2024 question paper of shift 1 was overall moderate. Some of the questions in five sections were sitters. None of the questions were lengthy or time taking. Check below section wise CMAT exam analysis 2024 and difficulty level. 

CMAT 2024 Analysis: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

In this section, about 16-17 correct attempts will be considered good. Check the table below for topic wise break-up of the Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation section of CMAT 2024 question paper.

Area

Topics

Total

Arithmetic

Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average,  Partnership

6

Geometry

Triangles

1

Modern Math

Probability

1

Numbers

Surds, HCF LCM

5

Algebra

Quad equations, Quad inequality

2

Data Interpretation

Table (Set of 5 questions)

5

Total

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20

CMAT 2024 Analysis: Logical Reasoning

In this section of CMAT 2024 shift 1, about 16-17 correct attempts will be considered good. Check the table below for topic wise break-up of the Logical Reasoning section of CMAT 2024 question paper.

Non-Verbal Reasoning

No. of Questions

Critical Reasoning

6

Family Tree

3

Directions

1

Series Completion

1

Miscellaneous

2

Linear Arrangement

2

Coding

1

Syllogisms

2

CMAT 2024 Analysis: Language Comprehension

There were three Reading Comprehension passages in the CMAT question paper 2024 of 70-100 words. The passages were easy to comprehend. The topics were - Gandhi’s principles; Opinion on the subject of Poetry; Extract from a story. Verbal Ability questions were also easy. Check below, the table for topic wise distribution of questions in Language Comprehension section of CMAT 2024.

Topics

No. of Questions

Reading Comprehension (5 sets)

5

Vocabulary (Synonym, antonym, FIBs, idioms, match the following)

7

Grammar (Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, direct/indirect speech, classify the sentence, question tag)

7

 Verbal Reasoning – Parajumble ( 4 statements)

1

CMAT 2024 Analysis: General Awareness

The 20 questions of General Awareness section of CMAT 2024 was moderately tough. 16 questions were based on Static GK and 4 questions were based on Current Affairs. Topics from which questions were asked include, history, sports, politics, physics, geography and authors. About 11-12 correct attempts in this section will be considered good.

CMAT 2024 Analysis: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In this section of the first session of CMAT 2024, there were 20 questions. Out of the 20 questions, 16 were based on entrepreneurship, business and corporate affairs, new investments, policies, market and general economy. About 11-12 correct attempts in this section will be considered good.

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