CMAT Exam Analysis 2024
CMAT Analysis 2024 (Shift 1 & Shift 2): Verbal, GK Moderate; Check Overall Difficulty Level; Expected Cut off; Exam Held in Two Slots on May 15
The CMAT 2024 exam was conducted in two shifts on May 15, 2024, by NTA with no major technical issues reported during the exam. Each of the two shifts was of 3 hours duration. MBAUniverse.com is the first to release the CMAT Analysis 2024. Based on the test takers’ feedback, CMAT 2024 was rated of moderate difficulty level,l with a few quantitative and reasoning questions found a bit more difficult. Many test takers found the exam easy, and with smart time management, they could solve 85-100 questions with high accuracy. It is expected that CMAT 2024 cut-offs will not deviate much from last year. Apart from MBAUniverse.com CMAT analysis, you will find here CMAT 2024 analysis for shift 1 and shift 2 by the top coaching institute IMS Learning and other top coaching institutes like CL, TIME.
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CMAT Exam 2024 Overall Analysis: Type of Questions Appeared
- GK was easy with Questions on Static GK and Current Affairs, such as – Leonel Messi’s nationality, 20th Asian Games Organising Country, arranging in Order the National Science Day, Teacher’s Day, Children’s Day, First State Starting Panchayati Raj
- QA section had 3 DI questions based on a case left with No Chart or GraphThe
- LR section did not have any questions on blood relations this year
- 3 -4 Quants questions were purely theory-based with Minimal geometry
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Section had more questions based on practical application rather than theory
- Verbal Ability in Language Comprehension had statement-type questions
NTA conducted the CMAT 2024 exam as a computer-based test on May 15, 2024, in Morning and Evening shifts. The shift-wise CMAT exam timing and reporting time are as follows:
CMAT Exam Timing 2024 | Reporting Time | Gate Closure Time |
|---|---|---|
Shift-1 CMAT Exam Time 2024: 9 AM to 12 Noon | 7.30 AM | 8.45 AM |
Shift-2 CMAT Exam Time 2024: 3 PM to 6 PM | 1.30 PM | 2.45 PM |
Read below the detailed CMAT 2024 exam analysis with exam pattern, difficulty level, good attempts, sectional composition of questions, likely cut-offs, among others:
CMAT 2024 Question Paper: Key Highlights
Mode of the CMAT Entrance Exam 2024 | Online Computer-Based Test |
|---|---|
Total Questions in CMAT Entrance Exam | 100 |
Sectional Division of Questions | 5 Sections with 20 Questions in Each Section |
Details sections in the CMAT 2024 Question Paper | Quantitative Technique; Logical Reasoning; Language Comprehension; General Awareness; Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
CMAT 2024 Medium of Question Paper | English |
Exam Difficulty Level | Easy to Moderate |
CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme for Right Answers | + 4 Marks for each right answer |
CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme: Maximum Score | 400 Marks for 100 questions |
Negative Marking in CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme | – 1 mark for each wrong answer |
Surprise Element in CMAT 2024 Question Paper | None, Question paper remains on the previous pattern |
Top CMAT colleges | Top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, PUMBA, JAGSoM, BIMTECH, among others |
CMAT 2024 Exam Pattern including Number of Questions, Sectional Composition
- CMAT 2024 Question Paper had 5 Sections and all the sections were compulsory
- Score earned for all the questions in all the 5 sections is counted for the final percentile and merit position calculation
- The number of questions and maximum scoring chances in CMAT 2024 are as follows:
CMAT 2024 Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Section-wise |
|---|---|---|
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total: Sections-5 | 100 | 400 |
CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme
- There are only objective-type questions in the CMAT exam 2024
- All these questions attract a negative marking of 0.25%
- Below is shared the CMAT 2024 exam marking scheme:
Type of Questions in CMAT 2024 | MCQs-Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
|---|---|
Mode of CMAT 2024 Exam | Online Computer-Based Test |
CMAT Scoring Pattern | +4 Marks for each correct answer |
Total Maximum Marks in CMAT | 400 |
Negative Marking | -1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
The test takers who did not take the risk of attempting more difficult questions and avoided negative marking stand a better chance of scoring higher
Required Good Attempts to Clear Cut off: Overall and Section-wise
The following are the section-wise estimated good attempts to clear the cut-offs
Section | No Of Questions | Good Attempts | Overall LOD |
|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 15-16 | Moderate |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 14-15 | Moderate to Difficult |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 14-15 | Moderate |
General Awareness | 20 | 11-12 | Moderate to Difficult |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 10-11 | Moderate |
Total | 100 | 64-69 | Moderate |
CMAT 2024 Section-wise Analysis- Difficulty Level, Good Attempts
CMAT 2024 exam remained of moderate difficulty. A few questions in Quant and Reasoning were found more difficult by the test takers. Overall exam difficulty level was like last year. Section-wise CMAT 2024 exam analysis is as follows:
1 Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
- Number of Questions: 20
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts: 15-16
Key Highlights:
- 3 Questions on Data Interpretation based on Case Let. No Graph or Chart involved
- 17 Questions on Quant included 7 Arithmetic Questions, 2 on Modern Math, 2 on Algebra, 5 on Numbers and 1 on Geometry.
- A few questions had True-False statements and comparisons
Topics | Type and Number of Questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
Arithmetic | Time-speed-distance (2), Ratio-Proportion (1), Profit & Loss (1), SICI (2), Time & Work (1) | 7 |
Geometry | Mensuration (1) | 1 |
Modern Math | Permutation & Combination (1), Probability (1) | 2 |
Number System | Surds (3), Properties of numbers (2) | 5 |
Algebra | Quad equations (1), Quad inequality (1) | 2 |
Data Interpretation | Set of three questions based on the caselet | 3 |
Total | All MCQ Type | 20 |
Source: IMS Coaching
2 Logical Reasoning
- Number of Questions: 20
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Good Attempts: 14-15
Key Highlights
- 11 Questions were based on Non-Verbal Reasoning, including Direction sense, Cubes, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, and Coding
- No question was on Blood Relations
- 9 Questions were based on Verbal Reasoning, including Syllogisms, strong and weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, and odd one out
- The section did not have any set-based questions
- All Questions were standalone Questions
- Questions were of moderate difficulty level and were not lengthy or tricky
Topics | Type and Number of Questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
Non Verbal Reasoning | Direction Sense (2), Cubes (2), Counting Number of Triangles (1), Linear Arrangement (1), Coding (2), Clocks (1), Numerical Puzzle (1), Others (1) | 11 |
Verbal Reasoning | Syllogisms (1), Strong Weak Arguments (1), Assertion-Reason (1), Analogy (1), Statement-Conclusion (1), Statement-Assumption (1), Statement- Assertion (1), Odd one Out (1), Arrange words in Sequence (1) | 9 |
Total | All MCQ Type | 20 |
Source: IMS Coaching
3 Language Comprehension
- Number of Questions: 20
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts: 14-15
Key Highlights
- Verbal Ability Questions: 18
- RC-Based Questions: 2, based on one passage of 200 words
- RC Passage was easy
- VA questions were of moderate difficulty
Topics | Type and Number of Questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
Verbal Ability | Fill in the blanks (1), Parts of Speech (1), Antonyms (1), One word substitution (1), Odd one out (1), Replace underlined phrase (1), Passive voice (1), Cloze passage (3 blanks), Jumbled paragraph (1), Grammar -Assertion reasoning and True/False statements (2), Match the idioms with their meanings (2), Match the foreign words with their meanings (2), Synonyms (1) | 18 |
Reading Comprehension | One RC Passage of 200 words on the topic- Impact of Diversity on Education | 2 |
Total | All MCQ Type | 20 |
Source: IMS Coaching
4 General Awareness
- Number of Questions: 20
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Good Attempts: 11-12
Key Highlights:
- Static GK: 15 Questions
- Current Affairs: 5 Questions
- The majority of questions were based on Indian events
- A few questions were on international events
Topics | Type and Number of Questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
Static GK | Constitution of India, Books & Authors, Historical Facts | 15 |
Current Affairs | Sports, Physics, Geography | 5 |
Total | All MCQ Type | 20 |
Source: IMS Coaching
5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Number of Questions: 20
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts: 10-11
Key Highlights
- Business & Entrepreneurship had 16 Questions
- Business GK included 4 Questions
Topics | Type and Number of Questions | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
Business & Entrepreneurship | Nascent Entrepreneur: Phases of funding; Reasons for failure | 16 |
Business GK | National and International Business GK questions | 4 |
Total | All MCQ Type | 20 |
CMAT 2024 Cut Off Predictions: Overall and Section-wise
Below are the CMAT 2024 score cut-off predictions:
CMAT 2024 Score Range out of 400 Maximum Marks | CMAT Score Percentile Range |
|---|---|
286-310 | 99.1 – 99.99 |
261-285 | 95-99 |
241-280 | 91-94 |
201-240 | 81-90 |
171-200 | 71-80 |
Changes in the CMAT exam from previous years
While the CMAT 2024 exam has remained on the last year’s pattern, the key changes in the CMAT from the 2021 exam are as follows:
Sl | CMAT 2024, 2023 & 2022 Exam | CMAT 2021 Exam |
|---|---|---|
1. | 5 Section Exam | Both 4 & 5 Section Exam |
2. | Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
3. | CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours | Option to attempt CMAT in a time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours |
4. | Total Questions Reduced to 100 | Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions) |
5. | No additional time for 5th Section | 30 minutes of additional time for the 5th section |
6. | 5th section Score counted for the percentile calculation to prepare the merit list | 5th section Score not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list |
7. | 20 Questions in Each of the Five Sections | 25 Questions in Each of the Five Sections |
8. | No sectional time limit, and candidates can attempt any question in any section within the time limit of 3 hours. | No sectional time limit, and candidates can attempt any question in any section within the time limit of 3½ hours. |
9. | Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. | Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. |
10. | The number of CMAT Test cities increased to 110 | The number of CMAT exam cities was 109 |
CMAT 2024 Analysis by IMS, CL, TIME
Below are the slot-wise CMAT exam Analysis 2024 by IMS, CL, TIME and other top CMAT Coaching Centres:
1. CMAT 2024 Exam Analysis by IMS
CMAT 2024 is being conducted on May 15, 2024, in two slots between 9 AMando 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 3.00 Pandto 6.00 PM (Slot 2). This is the analysis of the first slot.
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:
Section | No Of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Good Attempts | Overall LOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | 15-16 | Easy |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | 15-16 | Easy |
General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | 10-11 | Medium |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | 11-12 | Medium |
Total | 100 | 400 | 70-75 |
- The test had no sectional timing.
- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response. nse
VERDICT
Overall, the difficulty level of slot 1 of CMAT 2024 was similar to that of CMAT 2023 (morning slot).
As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections wsimilarters. However, some questions in both the General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2024:
Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
295-305 | 99.5+ |
275-285 | 99 |
255-265 | 95 |
235-245 | 90 |
For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end | |
Sectional Analysis
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 3 were on Data Interpretation, and the remaining 17 were on Quantitative Technique. A set of 3 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on caselets. These questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations.
The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 17 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 7 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, and Time & Work. There were 2 questions each on Modern Math and Algebra, 5 questions on Numbers and 1 question on Geometry. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. Some questions involved True-False statements and Quantitative comparison.
Area | No of Questions. | Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Easy | Medium | Difficult | Total | ||
Arithmetic | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Time & Work |
Geometry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Mensuration |
Modern Math | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Permutation & Combination, Probability |
Numbers | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Surds, Properties of numbers |
Algebra | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Quad equations, Quad inequality |
Data Interpretation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Caselet (Set of 3 questions) |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 11 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning, and 9 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone, and there were no set-based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical. Reasoning such as Directions, Cubes, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, Coding, etc. The questions on Verbal Reasoning included questions such as Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one etc.
The questions were not lengthy, and manyof the questions were straightforward to solve.
Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
Directions | 2 |
Cubes | 2 |
Counting the number of triangles | 1 |
Linear Arrangement | 1 |
Coding | 2 |
Clocks | 1 |
Numerical Puzzle | 1 |
Misc | 1 |
Verbal Reasoning |
| Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion reason, analogy, odd one out, Statement Conclusion, Statement-Assumption, Statement Assertion, Arrange words in sequence | 9 |
|---|
Around 15-16 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.
Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 2 Reading Comprehension questions and 18 Non-RC questions. The passage was easy to read. The non-RC questions were easy as well.
Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
Reading Comprehension – 1 Passage – 200 words Topic: Impact of Diversity on Education | 2 |
FIB, Parts of Speech, Antonyms, One word substitution, Odd one out, Replace underlined phrase, Passive voice, Cloze passage [3 blanks], Parajumble, Jumbled sentence, Grammar [Assertion reasoning and True/False statements], Match the idioms with their meanings, Match the foreign words with their meanings, Synonyms. | 18
|
Around 15-16 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 15 were based on Static GK. 5 questions were on Current Affairs. The majority of questions were based on Indian events. Only a few questions were on international events. The questions were on Sports, the constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was of a medium difficulty level.
10 to 11 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 16 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure, etc.). 4 questions were on Business GK. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level. 11 to 12 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
2. CMAT 2024 Exam Analysis Slot 2 by IMS
CMAT 2024 is being conducted on May 15, 2024, in two slots between 9 AMando 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 3.00 Pandto 6.00 PM (Slot 2). This is the analysis of the second slot by IMS.
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:
Section | No Of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Good Attempts | Overall LOD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy | |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy | |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy | |
General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | 11-12 | Medium | |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | 11-12 | Medium | |
Total | 100 |
| 400 | 70-75 |
| |
- The test had no sectional timing.
- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response. nse
VERDICT
Overall, the difficulty level of slot 2 of CMAT 2024 was similar to that of CMAT 2024 (morning slot). As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections wsimilarters. However, some questions in both the General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2024:
Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
295-305 | 99.5+ |
275-285 | 99 |
255-265 | 95 |
235-245 | 90 |
For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end |
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Sectional Analysis
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 3 were on Data Interpretation, and the remaining 17 were on Quantitative Technique. A set of 3 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on a table and a pie chart. Most questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations. The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 15 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 7 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work and Mixtures & Allegations. There were 4 questions on Geometry, 3 questions on Modern Math, 2 on Numbers and 1 on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy.
Area | No of Questions. | Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Medium | Difficult | Total |
|
Arithmetic | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, Mixtures, Time & Work, Profit & Loss |
Geometry | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Triangles, Mensuration, Circles |
Modern Math | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Probability, Permutation – Combination |
Numbers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Surds |
Algebra | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Linear equations |
Data Interpretation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Table + Pie chart (Set of 3 questions) |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 14 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning, and 6 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone questions,s and there were set-based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical Reasoning.
Reasoning such as Directions, Series Completion, Counting the number of squares, Arrangements, Family Tree, Coding, etc. The questions on Verbal Reasoning included questions such as Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, oddone outo,ne etc. The questions were not long; they were straightforward to solve.
Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
Directions | 2 |
Series Completion | 2 |
Counting the number of squares | 1 |
Clocks | 1 |
Calendars | 1 |
Family Tree | 1 |
Coding | 1 |
Counting of numbers | 2 |
Arrangements (Linear & Circular) | 2 |
Visual Reasoning | 1 |
Verbal Reasoning | |
Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd, one, etc. | 6 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt. Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 2 Reading Comprehension questions and 18 Non-RC questions. Most questions were easy to answer.
Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 2 |
Vocabulary – Synonym, antonym, FIBs, idioms, match the following, etc Grammar – FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct/indirect speech, classify the sentence, question tag, etc Verbal Reasoning – PJ ( 4 statements) | 18 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 18 were based on Static GK. 2 questions were on
Current Affairs. The majority of questions were based on Indian events. The questions were on Sports, the Constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was of a medium difficulty level.
10 to 11 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 15 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure, etc.). 5 questions were on Business GK. Overall, this section was of a medium difficulty level.
10 to 11 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
CMAT Previous Year Analysis
Below is shared CMAT previous years exam analysis in detail
CMAT 2023 Analysis: Slot Wise
The slot wise CMAT analysis by MBAUniverse.com is published as per following schedule:
CMAT 2023 Exam Shift | Shift-1: May 4, 2023 | Shift-2: May 4, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
Exam Time | 9 AM to 12 Noon (3 Hours) | 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM (3 Hours) |
Release of CMAT Analysis | 12.15 PM (Published) | 6.00 PM (Published) |
Besides CMAT Paper Analysis 2023 by IMS Coaching is also published below with cut offs. The CMAT 2023 exam analysis on this page covers the following key points to help the aspirants to choose the best CMAT accepting MBA college for admission:
- CMAT Analysis highlighting the key changes in CMAT 2023 exam, scoring pattern, Number of questions, sectional division among others
- CMAT 2023 Analysis with Difficulty level as compared to last year CMAT
- CMAT Analysis Overall as well as CMAT section wise Analysis
- CMAT 2023 expected cut offs for a wide range of percentile
- CMAT 2023 expected cut offs for top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, GIM Goa, Great Lakes, IFMR-GSB, BIMTECH among others
- CMAT 2023 Analysis by top coaching institutes like Career Launcher, T.I.M.E., IMS among others
- CMAT city wise cut offs with prominent colleges accepting CMAT score
CMAT 2023 Analysis: 10 Important ChangesThe
CMAT 2023 exam has the following important changes
Sl | CMAT 2023 & 2022 Exam | CMAT 2021 Exam |
|---|---|---|
1. | 5 Section Exam | Both 4 & 5 Section Exam |
2. | Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
3. | CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours | Option to attempt CMAT in a time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours |
4. | Total Questions Reduced to 100 | Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions) |
5. | No additional time for 5th Section | 30 minutes of additional time for the 5th section |
6. | 5th section Score counted for the percentile calculation to prepare the merit list | 5th section Score not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list |
7. | 20 Questions in Each of the Five Sections | 25 Questions in Each of the Five Sections |
8. | No sectional time limit, and candidates can attempt any question in any section within the time limit of 3 hours. | No sectional time limit, and candidates can attempt any question in any section within the time limit of 3½ hours. |
9. | Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. | Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. |
10. | The number of CMAT Test cities increased to 124 | The number of CMAT exam cities was 109 |
CMAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis
CMAT 2023 Slot-1 Exam was conducted from 9 AM to 12 Noon as the Computer based test of 3 hours duration at test centres. Although the slot-1 of CMAT was not very difficult, many test takers have reported that some of the questions were of even greater difficulty level thanthe CAT exam.
Sectional Composition of CMAT Slot-1 Question Paper
NTA conducts the CMAT exam on behalf of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The CMAT exam 2023 is conducted in a revised test pattern as AICTE has revamped the CMAT exam pattern. CMAT 2023 Slot-1 had 5 Sections and all the sections were compulsory. The number of questions and maximum scoring chances in CMAT 2023 are as follows:
CMAT 2023 Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Section-wise |
|---|---|---|
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total: Sections-5 | 100 | 400 |
CMAT 2023 Score Vs Percentile
Based on the feedback received from the candidates and experts, we expect the following percentiles against scores for CMAT 2023
CMAT Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
315-350 | 100 |
286-310 | 99.1-99.99 |
261-285 | 90-99 |
201-260 | 81-89 |
171-200 | 71-80 |
CMAT 2023 Slot-2 Analysis
CMAT 2023 was conducted in two shifts – morning and afternoon on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The exam has brought a few surprises for the test takers, with a bit difficult 5th section on Innovation and Entrepreneurship,p but moderate Quant, easy LR and a bit lengthy RC. This is the second CMAT exam with 5 mandatory sections ana d reduced number of questions. Deviating from its earlier question pattern and difficulty level, although the total number of questions in CMAT 2023 has remained 100, the sectional composition and number of questions in each section have changed.
CMAT Slot-2 Sectional Analysis 2023: Key Highlights & Questions
- The CMAT exam’s overall difficulty level was moderate
- General Awareness (GK) section was found tough, with more questions on Static GK
- Many GK questions were based onthe educationn system, the New Education Policy, History and other topics
Section-1: Language Comprehension – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Reading Comprehension (RC) Based Questions: 5
- Non-RC Based Questions: 15
- Difficulty level: Slightly Difficult
- 3 RC Passages were of 75-100+ words
- Passages were easy to read
- A few questions were indirect
- RC passages were based on Literature, opinion-based
- The overall difficulty level was moderate
| Language Comprehension Topics | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 5 |
| Vocabulary – Synonym, antonym, FIBs, idioms, match the following | 7 |
| Grammar – FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct/indirect speech, classify the sentence, question tag, etc. | 7 |
| Verbal Reasoning – Parajumbles with 4 statements | 1 |
A good attempt of 16-18 questions with 80-85% accuracy can get you around 99%ile
Section-2: Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Question Split: 5 on Data Interpretation; 15 on Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation Questions: A set of 5 questions on the DI problem had table-based questions. Most of the DI questions needed simple calculations.
- QA Questions: Arithmetic had the maximum number of questions in the Quantitative Techniques section.
- Out of 15 questions, 6 were on Arithmetic that consisted of questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, Average and other topics. One question was on Geometry, and one was on Modern Maths, 5 questions were on Numbers, and 2 questions were on Algebra. Most of the questions were easy.
- Question with Incorrect Answer: Some of the test takers reported that one question on Probability did not have the correct answer option
Quant | No of Questions | Key Topics | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
– | Easy | Little Difficult | Very Difficult | Total | – |
Arithmetic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership |
Geometry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Triangles |
Modern Math | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Probability |
Numbers | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Surds, HCF LCM |
Algebra | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Quad equations, Quad inequality |
Data Interpretation | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Table (Set of 5 questions) |
A good attempt of 16-18 in the Quant section with 80 to 85% accuracy can get you a high percentile of 98-99%ile
Section-3: Logical Reasoning – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Verbal Reasoning Questions: 8
- Non-Verbal Reasoning Questions: 12
- All Standalone questions
- No set-based questions
- Type of Non-Verbal Reasoning Questions: The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were based on Logical Reasoning topics like Directions, Series Completion, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, Family Tree, Coding, among others
- Type of Verbal Reasoning Questions: The questions on Verbal Reasoning were based on topics like Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, and odd one out
- Difficulty Level: The questions were not lengthy, and most of them were easy to answer
Logical Reasoning Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
Directions | 1 |
Series Completion | 1 |
Counting the number of triangles and squares | 2 |
Linear Arrangement | 2 |
Family Tree | 3 |
Coding | 1 |
Miscellaneous | 2 |
Verbal Reasoning: Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion reason, analogy, odd one out | 8 |
A good attempt of 16-18 questions in this section, with 80 to 85% accurac,y can fetch around 99%ile
Section-4: General Awareness Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Conventional & Static GK Questions: 16
- Current Affairs-based Questions: 4
- National & International Coverage: A major part was based on events in India, with a few questions on international events
- Key Topics: Sports, constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography,y among others
- Difficulty level: More difficulthanto other sections
- Good Attempts: 12 to 14 attempts with 85 % accuracy could fetch 98-99 %ile
Section-5: Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Question Split: 16 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure); 4 questions were on Business GK.
- Difficulty Level: Higher Difficulty Level
- Good Attempts: 12-13 attempts in this section with 85 % accuracy could get you around 99 %ile
Percentile Cut-off Calculation in CMAT 2023
NTA will determine the CMAT percentile out of 400 marks based on the score obtained by the test taker in all five sections.
Although CMAT 2023 Cut Offs & Scores will be released alongwith the CMAT result declaration by NTA on its official NTA CMAT website, you can check your expected CMAT percentile with the CMAT Percentile Predictor.
CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis by IMS
CMAT 2023 is being conducted on May 04, 2023, in two slots between 9 AMando 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 2.30 Pandto 5.30 PM (Slot 2). This is the analysis of the first slot.
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:
Section | No Of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Good Attempts | Overall LOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy |
General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | 11-12 | Medium |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | 11-12 | Medium |
Total | 100 | 400 | 70-75 |
- The test had no sectional timing.
- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect respon.se
VERDICT
Overall, the difficulty level of slot 1 of CMAT 2023 was similar to that of CMAT 2022 (single slot).
As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections wesimilarers. However, some questions in both the General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2023:
Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
295 – 305 | 99.5+ |
275 – 285 | 99 |
255 – 265 | 95 |
235 – 245 | 90 |
For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end | |
SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 5 were on Data Interpretation, and the remaining 15 were on Quantitative Technique. A set of 5 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on Tables. Most questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations.
The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 15 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 6 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, and Partnership. There was 1 question each on Geometry and modern Maths, 5 questions on Numbers and 2 questions on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. Students reported that one question on Probability did not have the correct answer in any of the options.
Area | No of Questions | Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
– | Easy | Medium | Difficult | Total | – |
Arithmetic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership |
Geometry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Triangles |
Modern Math | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Probability |
Numbers | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Surds, HCF, LCM |
Algebra | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Quad equations, Quad inequality |
Data Interpretation | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Table (Set of 5 questions) |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 12 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning, and 8 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone questions,s and there were set-based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical Reasoning, such as Directions, Series Completion, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, Family Tree, Coding,g etc. The questions on Verbal Reasoning included questions such as Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one etc.
The questions were not lengthy,hy and maof the ny questions were straightforward to solve.
Area | No. Of Qs. |
|---|---|
Directions | 1 |
Series Completion | 1 |
Counting the number of triangles and squares | 2 |
Linear Arrangement | 2 |
Family Tree | 3 |
Coding | 1 |
Miscellaneous | |
Verbal Reasoning | |
Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertionreason, analogy, odd one, etc. | 8 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.
Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 5 Reading Comprehension questions and 16 Non-RC questions. The lengths of the three RC passages were in the range of 70 to 100 words. The passages were easy to read. The topics of RC passages were: Gandhi’s principles; Opinion on the subject of Poetry; Extract from a story. Most questions were easy to answer. The non-RC questions were easy as well.
Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 5 |
Vocabulary – Synonym, antonym, FIBs, idioms, match the following, etc | 7 |
Grammar – FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct/indirect speech, classify the sentence, question tag, etc. | 7 |
Verbal Reasoning – PJ ( 4 statements) | 1 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 16 were based on Static GK. 4 questions were on Current Affairs. The majority of questions were based on Indian events. Only a few questions were on international events. The questions were on Sports, the constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was of a medium difficulty level.
11 to 12 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 16 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure, etc.). 4 questions were on Business GK. Overall, this section was ofa medium difficulty level.
11 to 12 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
CMAT 2022 Exam Analysis
Below is shared the CMAT previous years’ exam analysis in detail
CMAT 2022 Analysis: 10 Important Changes from Last YearThe
CMAT 2022 exam has the following important changes from last year:
Sl | CMAT 2022 Exam | CMAT 2021 Exam |
|---|---|---|
1. | 5 Section Exam | Both 4 & 5 Section Exam |
2. | Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
3. | CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours | Option to attempt CMAT in a time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours |
4. | Total Questions Reduced to 100 | Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions) |
5. | No additional time for 5th Section | 30 minutes of additional time for the 5th section |
6. | 5th section Score counted for the percentile calculation to prepare the merit list | 5th section Score not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list |
7. | 20 Questions in Each of the Five Sections | 25 Questions in Each of the Five Sections |
8. | No sectional time limit, and candidates can attempt any question in any section within the time limit of 3 hours. | No sectional time limit, and candidates can attempt any question in any section within the time limit of 3½ hours. |
9. | Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. | Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. |
10. | The number of CMAT Test cities increased to 124 | The number of CMAT exam cities was 109 |
CMAT Analysis 2022: Sectional Composition of Question Paper
CMAT 2022 has 5 Sections and all the sections are compulsory. Number of questions and maximum scoring chances in CMAT 2022 are as follows:
CMAT 2022 Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Section-wise |
|---|---|---|
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total: Sections-5 | 100 | 400 |
CMAT 2022 Score Vs Percentile
Based on the feedback received from the candidates and experts, we expect the following percentiles against scores for CMAT 2022
CMAT Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
315-350 | 100 |
286-310 | 99.1-99.99 |
261-285 | 90-99 |
201-260 | 81-89 |
171-200 | 71-80 |
CMAT 2022 Exam Analysis by IMS
CMAT 2022 was conducted on April 9, 2022, between 3 PM and 6 PM. The test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:
Section | No Of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Good Attempts | Overall LOD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy | |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy | |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | 16-17 | Easy | |
General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | 8-10 | Difficult | |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | 7-9 | Difficult | |
Total | 100 | 400 | 63-70 | |||
The test had no sectional timing. | ||||||
- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response.e
VERDICT
Overall, the test was slightly tougher than CMAT 2021.
As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections were similar. However, some questions in both the General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2022:
| Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 295 – 305 | 99.5+ |
| 275 – 285 | 99 |
| 255 – 265 | 95 |
| 235 – 245 | 90 |
| For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end | |
SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 5 were on Data Interpretation, and the remaining 15 were on Quantitative Technique. The 5 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on Tables and Pie charts. Most questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations.
The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 15 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 8 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Percentages, Averages, Ratios, Compound Interest, Time-Speed-Distance and Time & Work. There were 2 questions each on Numbers, Geometry and Modern Mathematics (Probability) and one question on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. Students reported that one question on Probability did not have the correct answer in any of the options.
Area | No of Questions. | Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Easy | Medium | Difficult | Total | |||
Arithmetic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | Percentages, Time-speed-distance, | Time- |
work, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Compound Interest, Averages | Loss, | |||||
Geometry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Mensuration, Triangles | |
Modern Math | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Probability | |
Numbers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Properties of Numbers | |
Algebra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Simple equations | |
Data Interpretation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Table, Pie Chart | |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 15 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning, and 5 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone questions,s and there were set-based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical Reasoning, such as Directions, Series Completion, Arrangements, and Family Tree, etc. Students reported that one question in Family Tree did not have the correct answer matching any option.
The questions were not lengthy, and manyof the questions were straightforward to solve.
| Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
| Directions | 3 |
| Series Completion | 3 |
| Number relations | 2 |
| Linear Arrangement | 2 |
| Family Tree | 2 |
| Coding | 1 |
| Misc Arrangement | 1 |
| Set Theory | 1 |
| Verbal Reasoning | |
| Reasoning-based: assumptions, assertion-reason, analogy, odd word. | 5 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.
Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 4 Reading Comprehension questions and 16 NonRC questions. The length of the passages was around 350 words. The non-RC questions were easy.
| Area | No. of Qs. |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension – Organisation and Development of megacities | 4 |
| Vocabulary – Antonyms, synonyms, FIBs, idioms, spellings, etc | 10 |
| Grammar – FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct speech | 5 |
| Verbal Reasoning – PJ | 1 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 16 were based on Static GK. 4 questions were on Current Affairs. Around 11 questions were based on Indian events, 4 were on international ones, and the remaining 5 were miscellaneous ones. Most of the questions were on Sports, the constitution, history, books and authors, awards, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was difficult. 8 to 10 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 13 were based on Static GK. 7 questions were on Current Affairs. There were no RC passage-based questions this year. Questions on business, economics, management, and government schemes dominated this section. Overall, this section was difficult. 7 to 9 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
**Note:
Approximate Cut-Off for CMAT Based colleges
The following B-School admissions (based on CMAT score) generally close at these percentiles:
MMS Programs – (All India Seats)
JBIMS – 99.99 percentile
Sydenham – 99.95+ percentile
KJ Somaiya – 99.94
Welingkar Institute of Management- 99.9
PGDM Program
Great Lakes, Chennai – 90 + percentile + profile based
GOA Institute of Management – 95+ percentile
KJ Somaiya – 95 + percentile
IFMR – 85 + percentile
NIBM – 90 + percentile
Welingkar Institute Of Management – 70 + percentile (eligibility) + profile based
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