How many questions should I solve to get a good score in CMAT 2027?

Since every section of CMAT has 20 questions in total, solving 15 to 18 questions in each section with 80 percent accuracy is considered a good attempt in CMAT, and it can ensure a good percentile in the exam. In the GK section, about 10 to 12 correct attempts will be enough. Out of 100 questions, candidates must try to solve about 70 to 75 questions to achieve a 99 percentile. However, candidates must aim to solve a higher number of questions with maximum accuracy and minimize negative marking. To be able to achieve this target, candidates have to prepare for the CMAT in a disciplined manner. Candidates must set aside about three months to complete the CMAT syllabus, as they have to study five subjects and their numerous topics. If they have appeared for CAT, XAT, and IIFT exams, then they can complete the CMAT syllabus in one month as well. However, it is advised that candidates spend at least three months on CMAT syllabus for complete preparation.

What is the ideal time duration for CMAT preparation 2027?

CMAT has five subjects – Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship and to cover all of them, one will need good enough time. Overall, 3 months are needed to cover syllabus of CMAT and about 2 to 3 months for practice and revision. So, overall 6 months are good for CMAT preparation.

Which is the lengthiest section in CMAT?

Sectional weightage of CMAT is same. Since the Language Comprehension section of CMAT includes reading comprehension passages, it can be considered a lengthy section. However, any other section can also be lengthier due to nature of the questions.

Is there any negative marking in CMAT 2027?

Yes, there is a negative marking in CMAT exam. For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

How much time will be required to cover Innovation and Entrepreneurship syllabus of CMAT?

Innovation and Entrepreneurship syllabus of CMAT is not a very difficult section. The syllabus pertains to business studies, economy and entrepreneurship. So, it will not require must time to cover the syllabus. Candidate can dedicate one month to this section towards the end, while preparing for other sections. You can refer to books - Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter F. Drucker and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management by R. Gopal, Entrepreneurship by Robert D. Hisrich and Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew.

Is CMAT syllabus easier than CAT syllabus?

CMAT syllabus is somewhat same as CAT syllabus. It has two extra subjects, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and General Awareness. However, these two subjects are not tough and can be covered alongside Quantitative Aptitude, English and Logical Reasoning. Despite having less subjects CAT is tougher than CMAT.

What is the placement package offered to graduates from top CMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?

IRMA Anand offered the highest placement package of INR 15 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include KPMG, Flipkart, Dabur, Adani Group, Godrej, ITC, etc. Listed below are some of the top CMAT accepting colleges in India along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters: College Names Placement Package Top Recruiters Christ University Placements INR 4 LPA - INR 9 LPA Becton Dickinson, EY GDS, Godrej Properties, Amazon, etc. Institute of Rural Management, Anand Placements INR 15 LPA KPMG, Flipkart, Dabur, Adani Group, Godrej, ITC, etc. IMI Kolkata Placements INR 12 LPA Amazon, Deloitte, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, etc. Birla Institute of Management Technology Placements INR 11 LPA Wipro, ADP, E&Y, Deloitte, Panasonic, etc. Graphic Era Deemed to be University Placements INR 8 LPA Goldman Sachs, PayPal, Zscaler, Genpact, etc. Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website. Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

What are the top specialisations offered by MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores in India?

MBA Colleges accepting CMAT in India offer various specialisations in Finance, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, Business Analytics, Healthcare and Hospital, Operations, Agriculture and Food Business, etc. Refer to the table below to get details about the MBA specialisations offered by top CMAT MBA colleges in India: Top Specialisations Number/Names of Colleges Finance 709 (Christ University, LPU, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, etc.) Sales & Marketing 695 (Jaipuria Noida, Welingkar Mumbai, IP University, etc.) Human Resources 688 (Christ University, LPU, Jaipuria Noida, etc.) Operations 389 (IMI Bhubaneswar, MNIT Jaipur, IMI Kolkata, etc.) IT & Systems 338 (Jaipuria Noida, IP University, Galgotias University, etc.)

Best CMAT Colleges in Kerala

Kerala is home to 68 MBA/PGDM colleges in India and there is a split of colleges by ownership, private 55 & public / government 5.

Location wise

India is home to MBA/PGDM colleges. Listing below the cities/states offering MBA/PGDM courses with no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	399 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	158 Colleges
Pune	151 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	132 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	119 Colleges
Gujarat	114 Colleges
Karnataka	92 Colleges
Punjab	79 Colleges
Rajasthan	75 Colleges
Bangalore	72 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	71 Colleges
Kerala	68 Colleges
Mumbai	56 Colleges
Bhopal	48 Colleges
Haryana	48 Colleges
Indore	44 Colleges
Delhi	40 Colleges
Jaipur	38 Colleges
Greater Noida	38 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	35 Colleges

Specializations

Finance is the most popular specialisations offered by MBA/PGDM in Kerala. Below is the table showing specilasations offering by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	42 Colleges
Human Resources	42 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	38 Colleges
Operations	29 Colleges
IT & Systems	25 Colleges
International Business	13 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	9 Colleges
Business Analytics	9 Colleges
Supply Chain	7 Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	3 Colleges
Data Science	3 Colleges
Marketing	3 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	2 Colleges
Auditing & Control	1 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	1 Colleges
Retail	1 Colleges
Marketing Research	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

There are various exams accepted by MBA/PGDM in Kerala like KMAT KERALA, CMAT, CAT and many more. Below table showing exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
KMAT KERALA	135 Colleges
CMAT	68 Colleges
CAT	55 Colleges
MAT	15 Colleges
XAT	14 Colleges
KMAT	6 Colleges
ATMA	4 Colleges
CBSE 12th	4 Colleges
ISC	4 Colleges
Kerala 12th	4 Colleges
NMAT	3 Colleges
CUET-PG	2 Colleges
Amrita CAT	2 Colleges
GRE	1 Colleges
CUSAT MBA	1 Colleges
IMUCET	1 Colleges