Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2024) is national level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency since 2019. The CMAT 2024 Exam will be held in May 2024 between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The CMAT 2024 Exam is computer based online entrance exam of 3 hours duration.
CMAT 2024: About
Total Number of Questions |
100 |
Total Duration |
180 minutes (3 hours) |
CMAT 2022 Marking Scheme |
Correct Answer: +4 Incorrect Answer: -1 |
Total Marks |
400 |
Number of Options |
4 per question |
Sections/Sectional Time Limit |
4 sections, No time limit |
CMAT 2024: Difficulty Level
Sections |
No. of questions |
Max Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
25 |
100 |
Moderate |
Logical Reasoning |
25 |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
Language Comprehension |
25 |
100 |
Moderate |
General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
CMAT 2024: Section-wise Analysis
Section I: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Topics Covered: The topics covered under this section are:
- Quantitative Techniques
- Number Systems
- Linear equations
- Profit & Loss
- Averages
- Mixtures and Alligation
- Coordinate Geometry
- Menstruation
- Probability
- Venn Diagram
- Time Speed & Distance
- Data Interpretation
- Tables
- Bar Graph
- Pie Charts
- Line Graphs
Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:
- The overall difficulty of the QADI section is moderate only
- Maximum questions are based out of geometry and arithmetic topics like TSD, TWD, etc.
- Few questions are on modern math and algebra also.
- If your arithmetic, geometry and mensuration are strong areas, this section will be a cakewalk.
- Usually 2 or 3 questions are related to DI.
- The DI questions are mostly calculation intensive and lengthy.
Section II: Logical Reasoning
Topics Covered: The topics covered under this section are:
- Fact-based inference
- Data Sufficiency
- Family tree
- Linear arrangements
- Coding Decoding
- Alphabet Series
- Direction based questions
- Calendars
- Verbal Reasoning
Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:
- The LR section is a scoring area in CMAT.
- The difficulty level is moderate.
- Maximum questions are based on verbal reasoning, coding decoding, blood relations, odd one out and series completion.
- Puzzle-solving is an important aspect.
- The questions are mostly basic and can be 75% of this can be easily attempted.
Section III: Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Correction
- Fill in the Blank
- Idioms
- Antonyms & Synonyms
- Para Jumbles
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Analogy
- Fact Inference and Judgement
- Figures of speech
- Foreign language words used in English
- Phrases
- Prepositions
- Spellings
- Syllogisms
Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:
- Most questions are based on critical reasoning from the given information in short passages.
- Someone with reasonable linguistic skills can attempt and score very well in the section.
- The difficulty level of this section is moderate.
- Someone with the ability to read quickly & meticulously can easily perform well in this section
- A good vocabulary and analytical ability will help.
- There are 4 RC passages with 15 questions out of 25.
- This is a scoring section.
Section IV: General Awareness
- Automobiles
- Awards & Awardees
- Banking
- Business & Economics
- Films
- Finance
- Geography & History
- Important Quotes
- International Affairs
- Literature
- Major Corporate Events
- Politics & Society
- Punch Line of Companies
- Social Issues
- Science
- Sports
- Top Officials of Big Company
- World Records
Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:
- Maximum questions are based on static GK.
- Basic financial definitions are mostly asked in this section.
- Current affairs of last 2 years are asked.
- Students should also focus on learning about famous personalities who have been in the news in the last two years.
- Those who are consistent in reading newspapers/journals can easily crack this section.
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