CMAT 2025 Overview
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a National Level Entrance Examination for admission in MBA and similar other management courses at the postgraduate level. CMAT 2025 is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). Prior to 2019, CMAT was conducted by AICTE. It is an online computer based exam to determine a candidate’s admission in the management courses offered by the b-schools in India. Candidates need to apply, appear and qualify the exam in order to secure their spot in their desired management colleges. All details regarding CMAT 2025 are listed below:
Some of the highlights of CMAT 2025 are:
- Official Website- exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
- Conducted By – NTA
- Mode of Test – Computer-based
- Medium of Exam – English
- Total Exam Sessions – 2 (Two)
- Participating Institutions – 1300+
Which Colleges Will Accept CMAT 2025 Scores?
CMAT 2025 score will be accepted by all Institutions, University Departments, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges approved by AICTE. It includes the participating institutes of CMAT 2025 as well. There are over 1300 CMAT accepting colleges in 2025.
CMAT 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Date (Tentative) | Links |
| CMAT 2025 Notification Release Date | January 10, 2025 | To be updated soon |
| CMAT 2025 Registration Start Date | January 10, 2025 | To be updated soon |
| CMAT 2025 Registration Last Date | February 25, 2025 | To be updated soon |
| CMAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date | March 20, 2025 | To be updated soon |
| CMAT 2025 Exam Date | May 4, 2025 | To be updated soon |
| CMAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date | May 15, 2025 | To be updated soon |
| CMAT 2025 Result Date | May 31, 2025 | To be updated soon |
Top CMAT Colleges 2025
Aspirants can have a look at the best CMAT accepting colleges in India in below:
| Logo | Institutes | ||
 | Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS Mumbai) | ||
 | KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai | ||
 | Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, (SIMSREE Mumbai) | ||
 | Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai | ||
 | Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | ||
 | Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH Greater Noida) | ||
 | Goa Institute of Management (GIM Goa) | ||
 | Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS Ranchi) | ||
| Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management, Bengaluru | ||
 | Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Pune University | ||
 | IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University, Andhra Pradesh | ||
 | Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad | ||
 | Xavier Business School (XBS Kolkata) | ||
 | Dr. D.Y. Patil B School | ||
 | IES Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai | ||
 | Institute of Management Technology (IMT Nagpur) | ||
 | Manav Rachna International University | ||
 | Indus Business Academy (IBA Bengaluru) | ||
 | SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai | ||
 | Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM Bengaluru) | ||
 | Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, Bengaluru | ||
 | AIMS Bangalore | ||
 | Indus Business School (IIEBM Pune) | ||
 | School of Management Studies (SMS), University of Hyderabad | ||
 | International Management Institute (IMI Bhubaneswar) | ||
 | Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), BHU, Varanasi | ||
 | Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | ||
 | Shiva Shivani Institute of Management Hyderabad | ||
 | International School of Management Excellence (ISME Bangalore) | ||
 | ICFAI Business School (IBS Hyderabad) | ||
 | Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM New Delhi) | ||
 | Institute of Marketing & Management (IMM Delhi) | ||
 | IILM University, Greater Noida | ||
 | Bennett University Noida |
CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
Aspirants who are looking to appear for CMAT 2025 for admission in management courses like MBA, PGDM, etc in their desired colleges must meet the eligibility criteria set for the exam. There is no bar on age when applying for CMAT 2025.
CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks for general category students and 45% of marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Final year students are also eligible for CMAT 2025 given that he/she submits the necessary documents before the commencement of academic session.
CMAT 2025 Seat Reservation
| Category | Reservation |
| General | 50.5% |
| OBC NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| EWS | 10% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% (each category) |
How to Register for CMAT 2025?
For CMAT 2025 registration, aspirants can follow the step-by-step process provided below. Prior to that, it must be kept in mind that aspirants can register for CMAT 2025 only once.
CMAT 2025 Registration Process
- Visit the CMAT 2025 official website: exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT
- Click on the CMAT Registration Link and then click on ‘New Registration’
- Mention your name, mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth as asked
- Register using your valid mobile number and email to generate the application number.
- Note down the CMAT 2025 application number.
CMAT Application Process 2025
- Fill in the CMAT 2025 application form online as asked.
- Upload scanned images as mentioned in the application.
- Next, upload your scanned signature.
- For PwD candidates, you need to upload your PwD certificate at this stage.
- Next, you need to pay the CMAT 2025 application fee of Rs 2,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL (Male candidates) and Rs 1,000 for female, third gender, SC, ST, PwD candidates.
- The fees is to be paid using the HDFC and SBI Bank Gateway through UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card.
- Keep a copy of the filled in application form and fee receipt for future references.
- This marks the end of the CMAT 2025 application process.
Documents Required for CMAT 2025 Registration
Aspirants need to keep the following ready when beginning with the CMAT 2025 registration process:
- A valid Government ID proof
- Class X Board Certificate
- Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport/Ration Card/ Bank Passbook/PAN Card
- Marksheets
- Passport Photo (10 KB to 200 KB)
- Scanned Signature (4 KB to 30 KB)
- PwD Certificate (50 KB to 300 KB)
- List of Exam Centers
- Bank Account Details
- Valid email ID
- Valid Mobile Number
- Debit/credit card or Net banking account
Documents to Carry in CMAT 2025 Examination Centre
- Printed copy of CMAT 2025 Admit Card
- One Passport size photograph is the same as uploaded in the application form.
- Valid ID Proof
- PwD Certificate (if any)
CMAT 2025 Application Fee
For the CMAT 2025 application process, candidates are required to pay a specified application fee based on their category and gender. Male candidates who belong to the General category, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), or Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) are required to pay CMAT application fee of Rs 2,000.
However, for female candidates, as well as those who identify as third gender, and candidates from the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories, the application fee is reduced to Rs 1,000.
Candidates should ensure that they fall under the appropriate category before making their payment. Incorrect categorization may lead to issues at the time of application verification.
CMAT 2025 Admit Card Download Link
Admit card for CMAT 2025 will be available for download once it is released. The direct link to download CMAT 2025 admit card will be mentioned here as soon as it is out. The admit card is given to candidates only if they meet the eligibility criteria. You need to download it from the NTA website and go to the exam center on the date, time, and location mentioned on the Admit Card. You won’t be allowed to take the exam at any other time or place. If you have trouble downloading the Admit Card, you can call the Help Line from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. If there are any mistakes on your Admit Card, contact the Help Line, but you can still take the exam with it while corrections are made later.
CMAT Exam Pattern 2025
- Exam Slots: 2
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 400
- Total Time Allotted: 3 Hours
- Total Sections: 5 (Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
- Time Allotted in Each Section: No Sectional Timing
- Questions per section: 20
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Marks Awarded for Every Correct Answer: +4
- Marks Deducted for Every Wrong Answer: -1
CMAT Syllabus 2025
CMAT 2025 paper is divided into five sections. Aspirants can have a look at the detailed syllabus as well as expected number of questions that might be asked from each topic in the CMAT 2025 exam below:
Quantitative Techniques
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Mensuration | 1 |
| Permutation & Combination | 1 |
| Probability | 1 |
| Surds and Indices | 3 |
| Quadratic Equations and Inequality | 2 |
| Time & Work | 1 |
| Time-speed-distance | 2 |
| Simple and Compound Interest | 2 |
| Ratio and Proportion | 1 |
| Profit and Loss | 1 |
Data Interpretation
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Caselet (3-5 questions) | 3 |
Language Comprehension – Reading Comprehension
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| RC Passage (200-300 words) | 2 |
Language Comprehension – Verbal Ability
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| One word substitution | 1 |
| Jumbled paragraph | 1 |
| Parts of Speech | 1 |
| Fill in the blanks | 1 |
| Find the Odd One | 1 |
| Antonyms | 1 |
| Synonyms | 1 |
| Assertion | 2 |
| Replace Underlined Phrase | 1 |
| Passive Voice | 1 |
| Foreign Words Meaning | 2 |
| Idioms Meaning | 2 |
| Cloze Passage | 3 |
Logical Reasoning – Verbal Reasoning
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Statement-Conclusion | 1 |
| Statement-Assumption | 1 |
| Statement- Assertion | 1 |
| Assertion-Reason | 1 |
| Arrange words in Sequence | 1 |
| Strong-Weak Arguments | 1 |
| Syllogisms | 1 |
| Analogy | 1 |
| Odd One Out | 1 |
Logical Reasoning – Non- Verbal Reasoning
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Direction | 2 |
| Linear Arrangement | 1 |
| Counting Number of Triangles | 1 |
| Numerical Puzzle | 1 |
| Coding | 2 |
| Clock | 1 |
| Cubes | 2 |
General Awareness
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Static GK (Constitution, History, Books and Authors) | 15 |
| Current Affairs (Physics, Geography, Sports, Government Schemes) | 5 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
| Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Business GK | 4 |
| Business & Entrepreneurship | 16 |
What are the Best Resources for CMAT?
There are many online resources available that aspirants can refer to when preparing for CMAT 2025. For those who wish to prepare the old-school way here are few resources that are considered to best resources for CMAT 2025. Along with that, simultaneous mock tests are highly recommended to review your preparation as well as topics.
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
Logical Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
Language Comprehension
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis (for vocabulary building)
General Awareness
- Manorama Yearbook
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter Drucker
- The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen
CMAT 2025 Cutoff
The cutoff of CMAT 2025 will be released by the institutes once the results are out. Based on the cutoff and marks secured by the candidates a merit list is prepared following which selected candidates are called for their GD-PI rounds. CMAT 2025 cutoff will vary depending on the participating institutes and can be influenced by factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and the availability of seats. However, based on previous years’ trends, the expected CMAT 2025 cutoffs for top institutes are likely to be as follows:
CMAT 2025 Cutoff: 100 – 90 Percentile
| CMAT Accepting Colleges | CMAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
| JBIMS, Mumbai | 99.99 |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 99.96 |
| PUMBA, Pune | 99.92+ |
| Great Lakes, Chennai/Gurgaon | 95+ |
| Welingkar WeSchool, Mumbai | 95+ |
| IMT, Nagpur | 90+ |
| NL Dalmia, Mumbai | 90+ |
| BIMTECH, Noida | 90+ |
| NIBM, Pune | 90+ |
| XISS, Ranchi | 90+ |
CMAT 2025 Cut-off: 90 – 80 Percentile
| CMAT Accepting Colleges | CMAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
| IFMR Krea University, Sri City | 85+ |
| XBS, Kolkata | 85+ |
| SIES, Mumbai | 84+ |
| IPE, Hyderabad | 82+ |
| XIME, Bengaluru | 80+ |
| Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai | 80+ |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai | 80+ |
CMAT 2025 Cut-off: 80 – 70 Percentile
| CMAT Accepting Colleges | CMAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
| NIA Pune | 75 |
| BIMTECH, Greater Noida | 75 |
| DY Patil School of Management, Pune | 75 |
| ITM Navi Mumbai | 75 |
| IIEBM Pune | 75 |
| IBA Bangalore | 75 |
| XIME Chennai | 75 |
| BIT, Mesra | 75 |
| EDII Ahmedabad | 70 |
CMAT 2025 Selection Process
The selection process of CMAT 2025 comprises three stages. It includes-
Stage 1 – Candidates performance in the CMAT 2025
Stage 2 – Shortlisted candidates need to appear for GD-PI-WAT round.
Stage 3 – Final admission is done based on the cumulative score comprising CMAT 2025 score, academic performance, GD-PI-WAT performance.
How to prepare for GD-PI-WAT after CMAT 2025?
- Understand the Formats
- GD: Discuss a topic with others.
- PI: One-on-one interview about your background.
- WAT: Write an essay on a given topic.
Preparation Tips
- Stay Updated: Read news to know current topics.
- Practice Speaking: Join a speaking group or practice with friends.
- Focus on Common Issues: Prepare thoughts on social or economic topics.
- Know Yourself: Be ready to discuss your resume and goals.
- Prepare Common Questions: Practice answers to typical interview questions.
- Research the School: Know their programs and why you want to join.
- Practice Writing: Write essays on various topics.
- Read Samples: Check good essays for structure.
- Time Yourself: Practice writing within a time limit.
General Tips
- Stay Positive and Confident: Believe in your preparation.
- Dress Professionally: Look smart for interviews.
- Stay Calm: Use deep breathing to manage anxiety.
- Simulate Real Situations: Practice GDs, PIs, and WATs at home.
- Seek Feedback: Get constructive advice to improve.
- Follow these steps to prepare effectively for GD-PI-WAT.
CMAT 2025 Exam Analysis
Based on the previous year CMAT trends, following is the expected difficulty level and ideal attempts of questions in all the sections of CMAT 2025:
| Sections | Difficulty Level (Expected) | Ideal Attempt |
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | Easy to Moderate | 15-17 questions |
| Logical Reasoning | Moderate | 15-17 questions |
| Language Comprehension | Easy to Moderate | 14-15 questions |
| General Awareness | Moderate to Difficult | 13-14 questions |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Easy to Moderate | 15-17 questions |
CMAT 2025 Exam Centres
For CMAT 2025, you need to go to the exam center listed on your admit card, and you have to pay for your travel and stay. You can choose up to four cities for the exam when you apply. Make sure to reach the exam center on time because late entry won’t be allowed. They will check your ID and take your biometric details. Only registered candidates can enter, and no friends or family are allowed inside.
Important Links:
- CMAT AnswerKey 2025
- CMAT 2025 Result Link
FAQs
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Will CMAT happen in 2025?
Yes, CMAT 2025 will be conducted by NTA. The CMAT 2025 notification is expected to be out on January 10, 2025. The CMAT 2025 exam will be held on May 4, 2025.
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What is the syllabus of CMAT 2025
CMAT 2025 is divided into five sections. They are Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
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What is the fee for CMAT 2025
When applying for CMAT 2025, aspirants needs to pay an application fee of Rs 2,000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL (Male candidates) and Rs 1,000 for female, third gender, SC, ST, PwD candidates.
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Is CMAT easier than CAT
If we analyse the difficulty level of the questions asked in CMAT and CAT over the years, the questions asked in CMAT are easier than that of questions asked in CAT
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Can I clear CMAT in 3 months
Given the difficulty level of the questions asked, you can clear CMAT 2025 in three months, however you need to prepare for it seriously and smartly. Get your concepts clear by the first month and appear for mock tests in the next two months.
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Is CMAT twice a year
No, CMAT is conducted by NTA only once a year. CMAT 2025 will take place on May 4, 2025, tentatively
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Does IIM accept CMAT scores
No, IIMs does not accept CMAT scores. Only CAT is accepted for admission in IIMs
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Is CMAT easy to crack
If you have your concept clear on all the five sections, one month is enough for CMAT 2025. In this one month, dedicate yourself in revision and mock tests
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Is 1 month enough for CMAT
No, candidates who are in the final year and those who have graduated but not yet received the degree certificate will be granted provisional admission, if shortlisted. He/she needs to submit the educational qualification documents on or before December 31 of the following year.
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How many attempts can we give for CMAT
There is no fixed number of attempts for CMAT. You can appear for as many times as you wish to.
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Is CMAT compulsory for MBA
No, CMAT is not compulsory for MBA, there are other exams like CAT, MAT, XAT that you can opt for. However, there are few colleges which only accept CMAT scores for admission in management courses at the PG level
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Does CMAT have negative marks
Yes, CMAT 2025 have negative markings. One marks will be deducted for each incorrect questions
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Does CMAT repeat questions?
No, it is highly unlikely that CMAT questions are repeated. Same topics and same pattern of questions were asked in the exam.
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What is the date of the CMAT exam in 2025
The official CMAT 2025 notification is not out yet. However, CMAT 2025 exam is expected to take place on May 4, 2025
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Who sets CMAT paper?
CMAT 2025 paper is set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) which is also the conducting body of CMAT.
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Is CMAT easier than XAT?
Yes, CMAT is easier than XAT. The question asked in CMAT 2025 is easier than the XAT questions.
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