The NTA is yet to announce exam dates of CMAT 2022. The exam is generally held in January, but last year it was held in March. This year, CMAT exam is expected to be delayed till April.
CMAT 2022 is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams for admission to over 1,300 private institutions. A wide range of Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges accept CMAT score for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. About 75,000 candidates appear for CMAT exam every year, which is conducted in the month of January. However, last year it was conducted in March due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, the registration process had been completed by February last year. This year, students are still waiting for announcement of CMAT 2022 schedule.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) which conducted the CMAT exam, has not shared any communication related to the exam dates or commencement of registrations. Earlier it was expected that CMAT 2022 registrations will begin in the first week of February and the exam will be held in the last week of March. However, it seems that the exam will be further delayed. One can expect the exam to be held in April. Given below are some key information related to CMAT 2022 exam for candidates who are planning to appear this year:
CMAT 2022 Exam Dates and Schedule
The NTA is expected to announce CMAT 2022 dates soon. Check the table below for CMAT 2022 important dates (tentative):
| CMAT 2022 Events |
CMAT 2022 Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| CMAT Notification 2022 Release |
Second week of February 2022 |
| Exam Registration starts |
Second week of February 2022 |
| Last date to apply |
Second week of March 2022 |
| Form correction |
Third week of March 2022 |
| Admit Card Download start date |
Last week of March 2022 |
| CMAT Exam Date |
First week of April 2022 |
CMAT Registrations and Fees 2022
NTA will launch the CMAT 2022 website along with schedule announcement. Candidates will be required to register for the exam and fill the application form at the website. The application fee is:
- General category male: INR 2,000
- General category female and reserved categories: INR 1,000
CMAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed graduation any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university.
- Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply for CMAT.
- There is no minimum score requirement in CMAT. Candidates with passing marks can apply.
- There is no upper age limit for applying for CMAT exam.
CMAT 2022 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Check below key highlights of CMAT exam, pattern and syllabus:
| CMAT Exam Structure | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of sections |
5 |
| Mode of examination |
Online |
| Syllabus |
|
| Duration of exam |
180 minutes + 30 minutes for optional paper |
| Number of Shifts |
2 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) |
| Number of questions |
100 + 25 |
| Total Marks |
400 + 100 |
| Number of answer choices |
5 |
| CMAT Marking scheme |
|
| Language of paper |
English |
Read More: When will CMAT 2022 be held? Check important information
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