All about CMAT 2025

The CMAT 2025 exam will be held on January 25, 2025. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for CMAT 2025, and candidates can apply until December 13, 2024. The CMAT score is accepted by more than 1300 MBA colleges in India, including some of the top-ranked institutions. Below is everything you need to know about the CMAT 2025 exam, including important dates, eligibility criteria, registration details, syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips, and cutoffs.

CMAT 2025 Exam Details

The CMAT 2025 exam will be conducted by NTA on January 25, 2025, and will be held in a computer-based test (CBT) mode at over 300 test centers across various cities in India. Graduates and working professionals are eligible to appear for the exam.

The registration process for CMAT 2025 has already begun, and the last date for submission of applications is December 13, 2024. Candidates who are looking to secure admission to top MBA colleges in India should start preparing well in advance.

CMAT 2025 Important Dates

The NTA does not announce complete schedule of CMAT at once. It first announces registration dates and then share to CMAT exam date. 

CMAT 2025 Events	CMAT 2025 Dates
CMAT 2025 registration starts	14-November-2024
Registration ends	13-Dec-2024
Form correction window	15-Dec-2024 to 17-Dec-2024
Announcement of city intimation	17-Jan-2025
CMAT admit card 2025 release	20-Jan-2024
CMAT 2025 exam	25-Jan-2025
CMAT 2025 answer key challenge	One week after the exam
CMAT 2025 result declaration	Three weeks after the exam

CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for CMAT 2025, candidates have to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as given below:

• Candidate should be a graduate or have an equivalent degree from a recognised university.

• Students in their final year of bachelor’s degree awaiting their result can also appear for CMAT exam.

• There is no minimum score requirement for CMAT 2025 in graduation and there is no age limit as well.

  
  

CMAT Registration and Application Process 2025

The CMAT registration and application process is entirely online and can be accessed through the official CMAT-NTA website. Below is the step-by-step process to apply for CMAT 2025:

1. Visit the official CMAT 2025 website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/

2. Click on the ‘Registration link for CMAT 2025.’

3. Select 'New Registration.'

4. Enter your personal details and create a password to generate your login ID.

5. Log in using the ID sent to your email.

6. Fill out the CMAT 2025 application form with the required information.

7. Pay the application fee via debit/credit card or net banking.

   
   

During the application process, candidates can choose up to four cities as their preferred CMAT exam centres. The exam centre will be allotted based on the candidate's preferences, subject to availability.

CMAT Exam Pattern 2025

CMAT exam pattern is prescribed by the NTA on the basis of AICTE guidelines for MBA entrance exams. Check the table below for the latest CMAT exam pattern:

CMAT Exam Pattern	Details
Number of sections	Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension General Awareness Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mode of examination	Online
Duration of exam	180 minutes
Sectional time limit	No
Number of questions	100
Total Marks	400
Number of answer choices	4
CMAT Marking scheme	4 marks for correct answer -1 mark for incorrect answer

CMAT Syllabus 2025

CMAT syllabus is similar to other MBA entrance exams, and include important topics from Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Check below the table for important topics of CMAT.

CMAT Syllabus	Important Topics
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation	Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, etc.
Logical Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, etc.
Language Comprehension	Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc.
General Awareness	Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship	Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business

CMAT Answer Key 2025

CMAT answer key 2025 will be released 2-3 days after the exam. It will be accompanied by candidate response sheet. Check below steps to download CMAT 2025 answer key and response sheet.

• Visit CMAT 2025 website

• Click on 'CMAT 2025 answer key and response sheet' option

• Enter application number and password

• Click on 'answer key' to download it

NTA gives option to candidates to raise objection against the official answer key, if they feel any answer given by the authority is incorrect. They can challenge the official CMAT answer key by filling an online form and paying INR 200 per question as fees at the exam website. 

CMAT Result 2025

CMAT result 2025 will be declared online after 15-20 days of the exam. Test takers will be able to download their CMAT 2025 result cum scorecard from the official website by using their login credentials. Check the below steps to download the CMAT result 2025:

• Go to CMAT-NTA website

• Click on CMAT scorecard tab

• Enter CMAT application number and date of birth

• Click on CMAT scorecard and download the PDF

CMAT Cut Offs for MBA Admission 

Listed below are top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score and their cut offs between the range of 85 to 99 percentile.

Colleges Accepting CMAT score	CMAT Cut Off Percentiles
JBIMS, Mumbai	99.9
Goa Institute of Management	95-99
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management	95-99
SIMSREE, Mumbai	99
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	95-99
University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences	95-99
Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi	95
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai	85
Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore	80
Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management	85
IFIM, Bangalore	85
IFMR, Chennai	85
NIBM, Pune	85
NL Dalmiya Institute of Management	85

MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score

Check out some of the popular MBA colleges in India which accept CMAT score for admission:

Top CMAT accepting MBA colleges
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra	Indus Business Academy, Bangalore
Christ University, Bangalore	Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai
BIMTECH, Greater Noida	Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
Goa Institute of Management, Goa	KIIT School of Rural Management, Bhubaneshwar
LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai	Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore
N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai	Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai
Xavier Institute of Social service, Ranchi	KIIT School of Management