Overview

The CMAT is an entrance exam at the national level offered to graduates looking to pursue a post-graduate diploma or master's degree in business administration. The CMAT will allow graduates to gain admission into AICTE accredited business institutions in India. CMAT measures candidates' numerical abilities, logical thinking skills, comprehension of English language, knowledge of current events, and all-around aptitude for pursuing a master's degree or post-graduate diploma in business administration.

Important Dates

CMAT Particulars Details
Official Notification Release 17 October 2025
Registration Opens 17 October 2025
Registration Last Date 24 November 2025
Application Correction Window November 26 - 28, 2025
Admit Card Release Tentative- 20 January 2026
Exam Date 25 January 2026
Answer Key Release Tentative- February 2026
Results Declaration Tentative- February 2026

Syllabus

Subject Key Topics Weightage
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation (QA/DI) Arithmetic, Algebra & Modern Maths, Geometry & Mensuration, Number System, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency 20%
Logical Reasoning (LR) Traditional Logic, Verbal / Critical Logic, Analytical Logic 20%
Language Comprehension (VARC) Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension & Verbal Ability 20%
General Awareness (GA) Current Affairs, Economy & Business, Static GK 20%
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) Entrepreneurship Basics, Innovation & Creativity, Business Models, Finance & Funding, Government Schemes & Ecosystem, Case Studies 20%

Exam Pattern

The CMAT examination is a computer-based test, that evaluates the candidate’s ability in Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. This examination is a three-hour online test. There are numerous AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges accepting the score of CMAT. The candidates can get admission within the numerous related colleges on the basis of their marks obtained within the examination of CMAT
CMAT Particulars Details
Exam Name Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Number of Sections 5
Sectional Time Limit No Sectional Time Limit
Number of Questions 100 Questions
Question Types Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +4 marks for each correct answer, −1 mark for each incorrect answer
Language of Exam English
Total Marks 400 Marks

Important Tags

CAT XAT SNAP MAT IBSAT NMAT