What is the syllabus & exam pattern of CMAT?
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Type of Questions No. of Questions Maximum Marks
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation 25 100 marks
Logical Reasoning 25 100 marks
Language Comprehension 25 100 marks
General Awareness 25 100 marks
Duration of the test is 180 minutes (3 hours).
There shall be negative marking for wrong answers, for each wrong answer 1 mark shall be deducted.
It happens every year for entry into various colleges.
Following is the link to know more about CMAT exam:
http://www.aicte-cmat.in/college/test-pattern.aspx -
Language Comprehension - 25 questions
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation - 25 questions
Logical Reasoning - 25 questions
General Awareness - 25 questions
These are the major questions which will be asked for CMAT.
CMAT is completely online exam.
The exam is divided in 4 sections with 25 MCQs in each section. Total questions are 100. All questions will carry equal marks in CMAT 2018. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and there will be negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
So I suggest you to try and attend mock test as much as possible. Some of the tips which I suggest you to clear the exam:
1. Select one...more -
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Please find below the topics in detail:
CMAT Syllabus:
The following are the topics on which the questions will be based
Verbal reasoning
Analytical reasoning
General Knowledge
Comprehension
Quantitative Techniques
Data Interpretation
Further each of the topics is sub- divided as:
A- Language Comprehension : Which covers the following-
Reading Comprehension
Idioms and Phrases
One-word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Sentence Improvement
English Grammar
Jumbled Para
Synonyms and Antonyms
English Usage Errors
Paragraph Completion
B- General Awareness:
Economics
Personalities in News
Indian Constitution
Trade Awareness
Current Affairs of National and Inter...more -
The exam will be held in computer-based mode in a single session. The exam comprises four sections including Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness. There will be 100 questions and total marks for the exam is 400. The test will be held for 180 minutes duration. 4 marks for correct answer and 1 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
Syllabus for CMAT section wise:
1.Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Tabulation, Pie Chart, Bar Chart, Partnership, Geometry, Pipes and Cisterns, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time-Speed-Distance, Probability, Allegation...more -
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA for admission to management programs in various B-schools across India. The syllabus and exam pattern for CMAT are as follows:
Syllabus:
The CMAT exam tests the candidate's aptitude in the following areas:
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Language Comprehension
General Awareness
Exam Pattern:
The CMAT exam is a computer-based test. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours). The exam consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The questions are from four different sections, namely Qu...more -
CMAT Sections
CMAT Topics
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, etc. Logical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, etc. Language Comprehension
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc. General Awareness
Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business. -
CMAT exam is divided into four sections.
First section being logical reasoning, second verbal ability, third is quantitative aptitude and the last one section which is of equal importance but is ignored by students is general awareness.
In quants you would be having profit loss, interests, time work, time distance, probability, etc. This section is considers to be the hardest in CMAT as compared to reasoning section and verbal.
Logical reasoning would be about puzzles, logic, cubes, etc.
You need to prepare for general awareness section also as it is of equal weightage. In comparison with other exams like CAT, CET, ATMA you can say that...more -
Syllabus and exam pattern of CMAT:
1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation:
The section may comprise questions from the following topics:
Geometry
Number Systems
In-equations
Quadratic and linear equations
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Alligation and Mixtures
Profit and Loss, etc.
2. General Awareness: Listed below are the topics from where candidates can expect questions:
History
Geography
Literature
Personalities in News
Current Affairs of National, International, Economic, etc.
Culture, etc.
3. Logical Reasoning: Prospective candidates can check the topics for logical reasoning section below:
Analytical reasoning
Non Verbal Tests (V...more -
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Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level computer-based management entrance test. The test is conducted by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).
CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges.
CMAT comprises of four sections namely :
1) Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
2) General Awareness
3) Logical Reasoning
4) Language Comprehension
There are totally 100 questions , with each section having 25 questions.There will be 4 options for each question from which the candidate will have to pick 1 option.
The time duration for...more
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To get admission in Marvadi University, Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories) and a valid CMAT score.
The fees for MBA is
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- MBA in Business Analytics: The total academic fee is around ₹3.53 Lakhs. The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹1.71 Lakhs.
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GIBS Business School accepts scores from CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, and various State CETs for admission to its PGDM program.
These entrance exams serve as the primary eligibility criteria for candidates applying to GIBS. The institute evaluates applicants based on their test scores along with academic performance, group discussion, personal interview, and work experience if any. This multi-exam acceptance policy ensures flexibility and wider access for students from diverse academic backgrounds across India.
GIBS Business School, therefore, accepts 'all national-level entrance examination' scores that include the major management exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, and in some cases State CET exams for admissions to PGDM and MBA programs. These scores will determine a candidate's eligibility for the subsequent stages of selection involving the submission of SOP, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. This multi-exam acceptance policy allows applicants from different academic and test backgrounds to apply conveniently.
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