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.

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.

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.

How many mock tests to attempt to score 99 percentile in CMAT?

There is no particular number of CMAT mock test that you should target to solve during your preparation phase but on an average it has been seen that about 30-40 CMAT mock tests are good enough to score 99 percentile. Candidates must start solving CMAT mock tests after completing the syllabus as it will help them gauge which are the topics that they have understood well and which are the topics that require more work. 30-34 CMAT mock tests are recommended as, CMAT exam is all about speed and accuracy. The more questions you'll solve in an exam environment, the better you'll get at understanding, choosing and solving questions faster and correctly. Important point to note about practicing CMAT mock test is that one should analyse every mock test to understand the gaps and fissures and what to do to fill them. Another aspect to keep in mind is not to overdo it. When you start to score 98-99 percentile in CMAT mock tests consistently then you should stop and focus on revision, etc.

Why are CAT cut offs higher than CMAT cut offs?

CAT cut offs hare higher than CMAT cut offs, due to various factors such as number of applicants, exam difficulty level, ranking of institutions, etc. CAT is conducted by IIM and is the toughest MBA entrance exam in India. Nearly 3 Lakh candidates appear for CAT exam and scores are accepted by some of the top ranking institutes. To select best of the best candidates CAT cut offs of IIMs and top colleges are very high. CMAT on the other hand is a moderate difficulty level exam and nearly 75000 candidates appear for it. It is accepted mostly by Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges.

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.

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 Uttar Pradesh

There are 119 colleges offering MBA/PGDM in Uttar Pradesh. Among these, split of colleges by ownership is private owned: 94 and public / government owned: 6.

Location wise

Major cities across the nation provide a variety of MBA/PGDM. Of all the cities, Maharashtra has the most Top MBA/PGDM colleges in India, based on the number of institutions.

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

MBA/PGDM offers diversified specialisations like Finance, Sales & Marketing and Human Resources. Refer the table below showing number of colleges offering each MBA/PGDM specialisation:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	61 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	59 Colleges
Human Resources	57 Colleges
International Business	43 Colleges
IT & Systems	39 Colleges
Operations	34 Colleges
Business Analytics	22 Colleges
Supply Chain	14 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	9 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	8 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	8 Colleges
Rural Management	6 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	5 Colleges
Digital Marketing	4 Colleges
Retail	4 Colleges
Data Analytics	3 Colleges
Project Management	3 Colleges
Energy & Environment	2 Colleges
Family Business	2 Colleges
Media Planning	2 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CUET-PG is the most popular exam accepted by MBA/PGDM in Uttar Pradesh. Refer to the table below showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
CUET-PG	326 Colleges
CAT	192 Colleges
MAT	188 Colleges
XAT	121 Colleges
CMAT	119 Colleges
UPTAC	99 Colleges
ATMA	44 Colleges
CUET	39 Colleges
GMAT	24 Colleges
NMAT	23 Colleges
CBSE 12th	18 Colleges
UP 12th	18 Colleges
ISC	18 Colleges
JEECUP	5 Colleges
SNAP	4 Colleges
JEE Main	3 Colleges
IPU CET	3 Colleges
SUAT	2 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	2 Colleges
UPCATET	2 Colleges