CMAT 2022: Expert Trend Analysis of the Exam

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2022) is national level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency since 2019. The CMAT 2022 Exam will be held in January 2022 between 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The CMAT 2022 Exam is computer based online entrance exam of 3 hours duration.

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

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

Topics Covered: The topics covered under this section are:

1. Quantitative Techniques
   • Number Systems
   • Linear equations
   • Profit & Loss
   • Averages
   • Mixtures and Alligation
   • Coordinate Geometry
   • Menstruation
   • Probability
   • Venn Diagram
   • Time Speed & Distance
2. Data Interpretation
   • Tables
   • Bar Graph
   • Pie Charts
   • Line Graphs

Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:

1. The overall difficulty of the QADI section is moderate only
2. Maximum questions are based out of geometry and arithmetic topics like TSD, TWD, etc.
3. Few questions are on modern math and algebra also.
4. If your arithmetic, geometry and mensuration are strong areas, this section will be a cakewalk.
5. Usually 2 or 3 questions are related to DI.
6. The DI questions are mostly calculation intensive and lengthy.

Topics Covered: The topics covered under this section are:

1. Fact-based inference
2. Data Sufficiency
3. Family tree
4. Linear arrangements
5. Coding Decoding
6. Alphabet Series
7. Direction based questions
8. Calendars
9. Verbal Reasoning

 

Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:

1. The LR section is a scoring area in CMAT.
2. The difficulty level is moderate.
3. Maximum questions are based on verbal reasoning, coding decoding, blood relations, odd one out and series completion.
4. Puzzle-solving is an important aspect.
5. The questions are mostly basic and can be 75% of this can be easily attempted.

Topics Covered: The topics covered in this section are:

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Error Correction
3. Fill in the Blank
4. Idioms
5. Antonyms & Synonyms
6. Para Jumbles
7. Grammar
8. Vocabulary
9. Analogy
10. Fact Inference and Judgement
11. Figures of speech
12. Foreign language words used in English
13. Phrases
14. Prepositions
15. Spellings
16. Syllogisms

 

Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:

1. Most questions are based on critical reasoning from the given information in short passages.
2. Someone with reasonable linguistic skills can attempt and score very well in the section.
3. The difficulty level of this section is moderate.
4. Someone with the ability to read quickly & meticulously can easily perform well in this section
5. A good vocabulary and analytical ability will help.
6. There are 4 RC passages with 15 questions out of 25.
7. This is a scoring section.

Topics Covered: The topics covered in this section are:

1. Automobiles
2. Awards & Awardees
3. Banking
4. Business & Economics
5. Films
6. Finance
7. Geography & History
8. Important Quotes
9. International Affairs
10. Literature
11. Major Corporate Events
12. Politics & Society
13. Punch Line of Companies
14. Social Issues
15. Science
16. Sports
17. Top Officials of Big Company
18. World Records 

 

Previous Year Trend: According to previous year exam patterns, it is observed that:

1. Maximum questions are based on static GK.
2. Basic financial definitions are mostly asked in this section.
3. Current affairs of last 2 years are asked.
4. Students should also focus on learning about famous personalities who have been in the news in the last two years.
5. Those who are consistent in reading newspapers/journals can easily crack this section.

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