With just about one week left for CMAT 2026 exam, candidates must focus on how to optimize their performance with the preparation done so far. Check below CMAT 2026 last week preparation strategy.
CMAT 2026 last week preparation strategy
CMAT 2026 exam is just a week away and now is the time to fix the gaps. The last week before CMAT should be spent largely in revision. Candidates can go for one or two mock test, but only for practice purpose. They should not worry about the score. Also, do not start a new topic. It will take up extra time. Use that time to make CMAT 2026 exam strategy, instead. Check the CMAT 2026 exam pattern as prescribed by NTA and make your exam strategy accordingly. Your CMAT 2026 Last Week Preparation Strategy should address:
- Important topics from which questions can be asked
- How much to revise for CMAT 2026
- When to revise
- Questions to choose for answering
- How to utilize time in order to optimize performance
- CMAT 2026 Last Week Preparation Strategy
- Daily Revision
- Attempt one or two CMAT Mock Test
CMAT 2026 Last Week Preparation Strategy
Here are a few things you must keep in mind in the last week of CMAT exam preparation.
Commonly asked questions
CMAT has five sections.
Given below is the sectional break up of CMAT exam:
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation: 20 questions of 4 marks each
- Logical Reasoning: 20 questions of 4 marks each
- Language Comprehension: 20 questions of 4 marks each
- General Awareness: 20 questions of 4 marks each
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship: 20 questions of 4 marks each.
Latest CMAT exam pattern is given below:
- Question paper carries 100 MCQs
- Each section has 20 question
- Exam duration is 180 minutes
- Each question carries 4 marks
- There is no negative marking
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.
Daily Revision
In the last one week, dedicate maximum time in revision. If you are still completing the CMAT syllabus 2026, you will need to put extra hours in going back to topics studied earlier. Keep a check on what are you pain areas and focus on those more. Revise those topics more from which maximum questions are asked. Also, since every section of CMAT has equal weightage you cannot ignore one for another. Distribute time equally for all five sections.
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Attempt one or two CMAT Mock Test
Practice one or two full-length CMAT mock test in the last week before the exam. Not more than that. Do not overanalyze the result. The last week mock practice is only to keep the rhythm going for a time bound test. Don’t stress if you score less than before, you will do better in the main exam. The actual CMAT question paper is usually easier than mock tests.
Go Through Previous Years’ CMAT Question Papers
Check out some previous year's CMAT question papers to know the topic wise weightage and question type paper. Practice actual questions to see your preparation level. Note, which are the dominant topics and practice those in the last one week.
Make a Time Management Strategy
CMAT is a speed-based aptitude test of 180 minutes. There will be 100 questions in the CMAT 2026 question paper. Even though it is not mandatory to solve all the questions, you, must target about 70-75 of them. Divide 180 minutes in such a way that your able to solve target number of questions in the exam. There is no sectional time limit in CMAT, so you will have to be your own judge of how much time to spend on which sections.
Practice Problem Solving Tricks and Shortcuts
Memorise tables, square, square roots, cube, cube roots, etc. for Quant. For English grammar, memorise short definitions with examples. Practice vocabulary puzzles or quiz in your free time. Go back to your short notes for tricks and strategy you might have used to solve questions in less time, earlier.
Memorise Latest GK and Current Affairs Topics
CMAT GK section is usually tough, but it also has a lot of questions on most recent events. So, spend some time in the last week of CMAT 2026 preparation in going through the latest events and announcements across fields.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks 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 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, you should carry a passport size photo along with the CMAT admit card on the exam day. The photo should preferably be the same as uploaded in the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT 2027 admit card will not be release offline. Candidates will have to download it from the CMAT-NTA website only after logging into their account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Although reporting time is mentioned on every candidate's CMAT admit card, they should reach at least an hour before the exam starting time.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, the digital copy of CMAT 2027 admit card will not be acceptable at the test centre. Candidates will have to carry 2 hard copies of the hall ticket on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
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