What is the section wise weightage in CMAT?
The CMAT exam consists of 20 questions in each segment. For every question in the five sections, the right answer receives four marks, whereas every wrong response results in one mark being subtracted. As a result, each section's total score is 80, and the CMAT exam's overall score is 400. 20 questi
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The CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) question paper comprises five sections, each with equal weightage of 20. Here are the important topics for each section:
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation:
- Probability
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Work and Time
- Pipes and C
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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
- Inn
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Validity of CMAT score is one year in most of the colleges. There are a very few and Tier 3 colleges that may accept CMAT score from previous years. So, if they wish to drop a year, they should appear for the exam again in the next session.
The first criteria is CMAT cut off. Candidates should shortlist all the colleges whose cut off is same or lower than their score. Thereafter, check fees, location, accreditation, curriculum, pedagogy and placement reports to choose one foe themselves.
CMAT score is not valid for admission to IIMs. Candidates who have appeared for CMAT exam can select from over 1300 other MBA colleges in India to pursue the course.
Yes, 6 months is enough to prepare for CMAT exam. Make a plan in the following manner:
First 3 months | Cover syllabus |
Next 2 months | Practice mock tests |
Last 1 month | Revision and more mock test |
Read More: CMAT preparation in 6 months
All the five sections of CMAT have equal weightage of 20 questions and 80 marks. Candidates must prepare keeping in mind, scoring a minimum of 50 in every section is important for a decent score.
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