What is the exam format and duration for CMAT (Common Management Admission Test), and what kind of job prospects does it offer?
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The CMAT is a computer-based test that evaluates a candidate's aptitude in areas such as Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. The exam spans over 3 hours and consists of 100 questions making the total question paper being for 400 marks while each question being for 4 marks. By clearing this national-level exam, you can apply for admission to some of the top MBA and PGDM programs in India. But that's not all! Once you complete your management programme, a plethora of job opportunities awaits you in the form of Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Human...more
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Syllabus: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Language Comprehension
General Awareness
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
pattern: Number of questions
100
Number of questions per section
20
Marks per question
4
Negative marking
yes
Total marks
400
Sectional time-limit
No
Difficulty level
Moderate to Difficult
Duration
3 hours.
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