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Exam Month
May
Duration
180 mins
Total Qs
100
Attempts
Once a year
Top Institutes
JBIMS, Great Lakes, GIM
March
May
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June
Candidates must be citizens of India.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline of at least three years duration.
Typically, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation is required for the general category.
CMAT is a 3-hour (180 minutes) Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 MCQs carrying a total of 400 marks. Each section contains exactly 20 questions. Correct answers award 4 marks, while incorrect answers carry a heavy 1-mark penalty.
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Number Systems, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Tabulation.
Linear Arrangements, Blood Relationships, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Coding and Decoding, Number Series, Cause and Effects.
Reading Comprehension, Para Completion, Antonyms/Synonyms, Idioms and Phrases, and Grammar-based Questions.
Static General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
Innovation Framework, Theories of Entrepreneurship, Role of Government, Legal Structure of Start-ups, and Funding.
| Section | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quant & DI | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |