CMAT 2024 exam analysis; Check Shift 1 and Shift 2 difficulty level of paper
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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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- 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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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.
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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 |
-- |
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.
Expected CMAT 2024 Cut Offs for Admission
The CMAT 2024 cut offs are expected to remain the same as previous year. Check below expected CMAT cut offs 2024:
| Colleges Accepting CMAT score |
CMAT Expected Cut Off Percentiles |
|---|---|
| 99.9 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 90-95 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 85 |
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