CMAT Analysis 2024: Shift-1 Over with Moderate Difficulty; Check Cut offs for Top Colleges
The CMAT 2024 Shift-1 exam is over at 12 Noon on May 15, 2024. MBAUniverse.com is the first to release the CMAT Analysis for shift-1 exam. Based on the test takers feedback, CMAT 2024 shift-1 is rated of moderate difficulty level with a few quant and reasoning questions found a bit more difficult. The shift-1 of CMAT 2024 had no surprise element.
NTA is conducting CMAT 2024 in two shifts. The first shift exam timing was from 9 AM to 12 Noon and second shift exam timing is from 3 PM to 6 PM on May 15. Apart from MBAUniverse.com CMAT analysis, you will find CMAT 2024 analysis by IMS, CL, TIME in this article.
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CMAT 2024 Shift-1 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
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Mode of CMAT Entrance exam 2024
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Online Computer Based Test
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Total Questions in CMAT Entrance Exam
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100
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Sectional Division of Questions
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5 Sections with 20 Questions in Each Section
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Exam sections in CMAT 2024
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Quantitative Technique; Logical Reasoning; Language Comprehension; General Awareness; Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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CMAT 2024 Medium of Question Paper
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English
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme for Right Answers
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+ 4 Marks for each right answer
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CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme: Maximum Score
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400 Marks for 100 questions
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Negative Marking in CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme
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- 1 mark for each wrong answer
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Surprise Element in CMAT 2024 Question Paper
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None, Question paper remain on previous pattern
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Top CMAT colleges
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Top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, PUMBA, JAGSoM, BIMTECH, among others
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CMAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Key Coverage Areas
This Slot wise and Overall CMAT 2024 analysis covers the following:
- Exam Pattern including Number of Questions by each Section
- CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme
- Changes in CMAT exam from previous years
- Surprise elements in CMAT 2024 Exam paper
- Exam Difficulty Level: Overall & Section wise CMAT Analysis
- Required Good Attempts: Overall and Section wise
- Overall and Section wise CMAT 2024 Cut off Predictions for top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, IFMR-GSB, BIMTECH among others
- CMAT 2024 Analysis by IMS, CL, TIME
1. CMAT Analysis 2024: Sectional Composition, Number of Questions, Scoring Scheme
CMAT 2024 has 5 Sections and all the sections are compulsory. Besides, score earned for all the questions in all the 5 sections are counted for final percentile and merit position calculation. Number of questions and maximum scoring chances in CMAT 2024 are as under:
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CMAT 2024 Exam Sections
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks Section-wise
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Language Comprehension
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20
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80
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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80
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Logical Reasoning
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20
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80
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General Awareness
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20
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80
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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20
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80
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Total: Sections-5
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100
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400
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2. CMAT 2024 Marking Scheme
There are only objective type questions in CMAT exam 2024. All these questions attract negative marking of 0.25%. Below is shared the key aspects of CMAT 2024 exam marking scheme. The test takers who did not take risk of attempting higher difficulty question and avoided negative marking stand better chance to score higher.
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Type of Questions in CMAT 2024
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MCQs-Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
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Mode of CMAT 2024 Exam
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Online Computer Based Test
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CMAT Scoring Pattern
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+4 Marks for each correct answer
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Total Maximum Marks in CMAT
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400
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Negative Marking
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-1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer
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3. Changes in CMAT exam from previous years
While CMAT 2024 exam has remained on last year pattern, the key changes in CMAT from 2021 exam are as below:
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Sl
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CMAT 2024, 2023 & 2022 Exam
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CMAT 2021 Exam
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1.
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5 Section Exam
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Both 4 & 5 Section Exam
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2.
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Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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3.
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CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours
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Option to attempt CMAT in Time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours
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4.
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Total Questions Reduced to 100
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Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions)
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5.
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No additional time for 5th Section
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30 Minutes additional time for 5th section
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6.
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5th section Score counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list
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5th section Score Not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list
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7.
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20 Questions in Each of the five Sections
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25 Questions in Each of the five Sections
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8.
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No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3 hours
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No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3½ hours
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9.
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Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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10.
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Number of CMAT Test cities increased to 110
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Number of CMAT exam cities were 109
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4. Surprise elements in CMAT 2024 Exam paper
CMAT 2024 did not throw any surprise element this year too and remained on previous year paper pattern.
5. CMAT Exam Difficulty Level: Overall & Section wise CMAT Analysis
CMAT 2024 exam remained of moderate difficulty. A few questions in Quant and Reasoning were found more difficult by the test takers. Overall exam difficulty level was like last year.
6. Required Good Attempts: Overall and Section wise
Following are the section wise estimated good attempts to clear the cut offs
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Section
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No Of Questions
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Good Attempts
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Overall LOD
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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15-16
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Moderate
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Logical Reasoning
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20
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14-15
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Moderate to Difficult
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Language Comprehension
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20
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14-15
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Moderate
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General Awareness
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20
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11-12
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Moderate to Difficult
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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20
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10-11
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Moderate
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Total
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100
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64-69
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Moderate
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7. CMAT 2024 Cut off Predictions: Slot-1
Below are the CMAT 2024 score cut off predictions:
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CMAT 2024 Score Range out of 400 Maximum Marks
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CMAT Score Percentile Range
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286-310
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99.1 – 99.99
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261-285
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90-99
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201-260
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81-89
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171-200
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71-80
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CMAT 2024 Analysis by IMS, CL, TIME
Below are the slot wise time of publication of CMAT exam Analysis 2024 by MBAUniverse.com, IMS, CL, TIME and other top CMAT Coaching Centres:
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CMAT 2024 Exam Time Slots on May 15, 2024 |
CMAT 2024 Analysis by MBAUniverse.com |
CMAT 2024 Analysis by IMS |
CMAT 2024 Analysis by CL |
CMAT 2024 Analysis by TIME |
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CMAT Exam Analysis 2024 Slot 1: 9 AM to 12 Noon |
12.15 PM (Released) |
2.00 PM |
2.30 PM |
3.00 PM |
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CMAT Exam Analysis 2024 Slot 2: 3 PM to 6 PM |
6.30 PM |
7.00 PM |
7.30 PM |
8.00 PM |
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Overall CMAT 2024 Exam Analysis |
8.00 PM |
8.00 PM |
8.30 PM |
9.00 PM |
CMAT 2024 Analysis: 10 Important Changes
NTA conducts CMAT exam on behalf of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CMAT exam 2024 is conducted in a revised test pattern as AICTE has revamped the CMAT exam pattern.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Colleges
Top MBA Colleges accepting CMAT 2024 Scores for admission 2024 are given in the list below. The list contains CMAT 2024 Cut Off for Popular Institutions with expected CMAT Cut Off 2024 from 80 and above percentile with their fees, placements and admission status. Read below the complete list of CMAT colleges rank wise
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MBA Colleges
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Fees (Rs.in Lakhs)
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Placement (Rs.in Lakhs)
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Admission Status
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BIMTECH Greater Noida
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13.00
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11.00
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Open | Apply Now
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JAGSoM
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15.95
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13.30
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Open | Apply Now
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IFMR Graduate School of Business Krea University
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14.56
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13.50
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Open | Apply Now
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Woxsen University Hyderabad
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19.02
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8.60
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Open | Apply Now
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IMI Bhubaneswar
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12.99
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11.30
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Open | Apply Now
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SIES Mumbai
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9.00
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9.11
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Open | Apply Now
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Other Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score with Admission Open: 70 to 80 %ile
Top MBA Colleges accepting CMAT 2024 Scores include IMT Hyderabad, Jaipuria Noida, NDIM Delhi among others. Read below the list of CMAT colleges with cut off and admission status
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MBA Colleges
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Fees
(Rs.in Lakhs) |
Placement
(Rs.in Lakhs) |
Admission Status
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BIMTECH PGDM-Insurance Business Management
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13.00
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11.00
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Open | Apply Now
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IPE Hyderabad
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8.00
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6.12
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Open | Apply Now
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Chandragupt Institute of Management - CIMP Patna
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7.65
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7.00
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Open | Apply Now
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Delhi School of Business (DSB) Delhi
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9.25
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8.25
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Open | Apply Now
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New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi
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10.60
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7.00
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Open | Apply Now
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Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS Rohini) Delhi
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8.70
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7.60
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Open | Apply Now
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IFIM College Bangalore
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9.00
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6.00
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Open | Apply Now
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MET Mumbai
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11.05
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8.00
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Open | Apply Now
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BIMTECH PGDM Retail Management
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13.00
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11.00
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Open | Apply Now
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Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow
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14.50
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11.08
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Open | Apply Now
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AIMS School of Business (AIMS Institutes)
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9.06
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7.50
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Open | Apply Now
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BIMTECH PGDM- Retail Management
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13.00
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9.38
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Open | Apply Now
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FIIB Delhi: Fortune Institute of International Business
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10.10
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6.30
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Open | Apply Now
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Sparsh Global Business School, Greater Noida
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15.48
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--
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Open | Apply Now
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NSB Academy Bangalore
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8.30
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7.10
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Open | Apply Now
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IIMS Pune: International Institute of Management Studies
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Rs. 9.27
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Rs. 7.50 LPA
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Open | Apply Now
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TAPMI School of Business Jaipur
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9.51
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7.19
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Open | Apply Now
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Siva Sivani Institute of Management
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6.90
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7.44
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Open | Apply Now
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SCMS Cochin School of Business
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7.95
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7.8
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Open | Apply Now
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RV University Bangalore
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11.00
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--
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Open | Apply Now
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GITAM Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bengaluru
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Rs. 10.18
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Rs. 6.00 LPA
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Open | Apply Now
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CMAT Previous Year Analysis
Below is shared CMAT previous years exam analysis in detail
CMAT 2023 Analysis: Slot Wise
The slot wise CMAT analysis by MBAUniverse.com is published as per following schedule:
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CMAT 2023 Exam Shift
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Shift-1: May 4, 2023
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Shift-2: May 4, 2023
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Exam Time
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9 AM to 12 Noon (3 Hours)
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2.30 PM to 5.30 PM (3 Hours)
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Release of CMAT Analysis
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12.15 PM (Published)
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6.00 PM (Published)
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Besides CMAT Paper Analysis 2023 by IMS Coaching is also published below with cut offs. The CMAT 2023 exam analysis on this page covers the following key points to help the aspirants to choose the best CMAT accepting MBA college for admission:
- CMAT Analysis highlighting the key changes in CMAT 2023 exam, scoring pattern, Number of questions, sectional division among others
- CMAT 2023 Analysis with Difficulty level as compared to last year CMAT
- CMAT Analysis Overall as well as CMAT section wise Analysis
- CMAT 2023 expected cut offs for a wide range of percentile
- CMAT 2023 expected cut offs for top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, GIM Goa, Great Lakes, IFMR-GSB, BIMTECH among others
- CMAT 2023 Analysis by MBAUniverse.com and also by top coaching institutes like Career Launcher, T.I.M.E., IMS among others
- CMAT city wise cut offs with prominent colleges accepting CMAT score
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CMAT 2023 Analysis: 10 Important Changes
CMAT 2023 exam has following important changes
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Sl
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CMAT 2023 & 2022 Exam
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CMAT 2021 Exam
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1.
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5 Section Exam
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Both 4 & 5 Section Exam
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2.
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Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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3.
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CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours
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Option to attempt CMAT in Time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours
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4.
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Total Questions Reduced to 100
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Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions)
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5.
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No additional time for 5th Section
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30 Minutes additional time for 5th section
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6.
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5th section Score counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list
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5th section Score Not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list
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7.
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20 Questions in Each of the five Sections
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25 Questions in Each of the five Sections
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8.
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No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3 hours
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No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3½ hours
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9.
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Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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10.
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Number of CMAT Test cities increased to 124
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Number of CMAT exam cities were 109
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CMAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis
CMAT 2023 Slot-1 Exam was conducted from 9 AM to 12 Noon as the Computer based test of 3 hours duration at test centers. Although the slot-1 of CMAT was not very difficult, but many test takers have reported that some of the questions were of even higher difficulty level than CAT exam.
Sectional Composition of CMAT Slot-1 Question Paper
NTA conducts CMAT exam on behalf of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CMAT exam 2023 is conducted in a revised test pattern as AICTE has revamped the CMAT exam pattern. CMAT 2023 Slot-1 had 5 Sections and all the sections were compulsory. Number of questions and maximum scoring chances in CMAT 2023 are as under:
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CMAT 2023 Exam Sections
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks Section-wise
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Language Comprehension
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20
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80
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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80
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Logical Reasoning
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20
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80
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General Awareness
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20
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80
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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20
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80
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Total: Sections-5
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100
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400
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CMAT 2023 Score Vs Percentile
Based on the feedback received from the candidates and experts, we expect the following percentiles against scores for CMAT 2023
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CMAT Score
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Percentile
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315-350
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100
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286-310
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99.1-99.99
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261-285
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90-99
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201-260
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81-89
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171-200
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71-80
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Check complete range of CMAT score Vs Percentile
CMAT 2023 Slot-2 Analysis
CMAT 2023 was conducted in two shifts – morning and afternoon on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The exam has brought a few surprises for the test takers with a bit difficult 5th section on Innovation and Entrepreneurship but moderate Quant, easy LR and a bit lengthy RC. This is the second CMAT exam with 5 mandatory sections and reduced number of questions. Deviating from its earlier question pattern and difficulty level, although the total number of questions in CMAT 2023 have remained 100, but the sectional composition and number of questions in each section have changed.
CMAT Slot-2 Sectional Analysis 2023: Key Highlights & Questions
- The CMAT exam overall difficulty level was moderate
- General Awareness (GK) section was found tough with more questions on Static GK
- Many GK questions were based on Education system, New Education policy, History and other topics
Section-1: Language Comprehension – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Reading Comprehension (RC) Based Questions: 5
- Non-RC Based Questions: 15
- Difficulty level: Slightly Difficult
- 3 RC Passages were of 75-100+ words
- Passages were easy to read
- Few questions were indirect
- RC passages were based on Literature, Opinion based
- Overall difficulty level was moderate
| Language Comprehension Topics | No. of Qs. |
| Reading Comprehension | 5 |
| Vocabulary - Synonym, antonym, FIBs, idioms, match the following | 7 |
| Grammar - FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct/indirect speech, classify the sentence, question tag, etc. | 7 |
| Verbal Reasoning – Parajumbles with 4 statements | 1 |
A good attempt of 16-18 questions with 80-85% accuracy can get you around 99%ile
Section-2: Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation - Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Question Split: 5 on Data Interpretation; 15 on Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation Questions: Set of 5 questions on DI problem had Table based questions. Most of the DI questions needed simple calculations.
- QA Questions: Arithmetic had maximum number of questions in the Quantitative Techniques section.
- Out of 15 questions, 6 were on Arithmetic that consisted of questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, Average and other topics. One question was on Geometry and one was on Modern Maths, 5 questions were on Numbers and 2 questions were on Algebra. Most of the questions were easy.
- Question with Incorrect Answer: Some of the test takers reported that one question on Probability did not have the correct answer option
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Quant
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No of Questions
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Key Topics
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-
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Easy
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Little Difficult
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Very Difficult
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Total
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-
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Arithmetic
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5
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1
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0
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6
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Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership
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Geometry
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Triangles
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|
Modern Math
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Probability
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Numbers
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2
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3
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0
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5
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Surds, HCF LCM
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Algebra
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0
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2
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0
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2
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Quad equations, Quad inequality
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Data Interpretation
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5
|
0
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0
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5
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Table (Set of 5 questions)
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A good attempt of 16-18 in Quant section with 80 to 85% accuracy can get you a high percentile of 98-99%ile
Section-3: Logical Reasoning – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Verbal Reasoning Questions: 8
- Non-Verbal Reasoning Questions: 12
- All Standalone questions
- No Set based questions
- Type of Non Verbal Reasoning Questions: The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were based on Logical Reasoning topics like Directions, Series Completion, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, Family Tree, Coding among others
- Type of Verbal Reasoning Questions: The questions on Verbal Reasoning were based on topics like Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one out
- Difficulty Level: The questions were not lengthy and most of them were easy to answer
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Logical Reasoning Topics
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No. of Questions
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Directions
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1
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Series Completion
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1
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Counting the number of triangles and squares
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2
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Linear Arrangement
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2
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Family Tree
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3
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Coding
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1
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Miscellaneous
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2
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Verbal Reasoning: Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion
reason, analogy, odd one out
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8
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A good attempt of 16-18 questions in this section, with 80 to 85% accuracy can fetch around 99%ile
Section-4: General Awareness Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Conventional & Static GK Questions: 16
- Current Affairs based Questions: 4
- National & International Coverage: Major part was based on events in India with a few questions on international events
- Key Topics: Sports, constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography among others
- Difficulty level: More difficult as compared to other sections
- Good Attempts: 12 to 14 attempts with 85 % accuracy could fetch 98-99 %ile
Section-5: Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Key Highlights
- Total Questions: 20
- Question Split: 16 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure); 4 questions were on Business GK.
- Difficulty Level: Higher Difficulty Level
- Good Attempts: 12-13 attempts in this section with 85 % accuracy could get you around 99 %ile
Percentile Cut off Calculation in CMAT 2023
NTA will determine CMAT percentile out of 400 marks based on the score obtained by the test taker in all the five sections.
Although CMAT 2023 Cut Offs & Scores will be released alongwith the CMAT result declaration by NTA on its official NTA CMAT website, you can check your expected CMAT percentile with the CMAT Percentile Predictor.
CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis by IMS
CMAT 2023 is being conducted on May 04, 2023 in two slots between 9 AM to 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM (Slot 2). This is the analysis of the first slot.
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:.
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Section
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No Of Questions
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Marks per Question
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Maximum Marks
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Good Attempts
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Overall LOD
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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4
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80
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16-17
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Easy
|
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Logical Reasoning
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20
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4
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80
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16-17
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Easy
|
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Language Comprehension
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20
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4
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80
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16-17
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Easy
|
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General Awareness
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20
|
4
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80
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11-12
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Medium
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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20
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4
|
80
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11-12
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Medium
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Total
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100
|
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400
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70-75
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- The test had no sectional timing.
- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response
VERDICT
Overall, the difficulty level of slot 1 of CMAT 2023 was similar to that of CMAT 2022 (single slot).
As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections were sitters. However, some questions in both General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2023:
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Score
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Percentile
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295 - 305
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99.5+
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275 - 285
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99
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255 - 265
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95
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235 - 245
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90
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For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end
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Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 5 were on Data Interpretation and the remaining 15 were on Quantitative Technique. A set of 5 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on Tables. Most questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations.
The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 15 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 6 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, and Partnership. There was 1 question each on Geometry and modern Maths, 5 questions on Numbers and 2 questions on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. Students reported that one question on Probability did not have the correct answer in any of the options.
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Area
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No of Questions
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Details
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-
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Easy
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Medium
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Difficult
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Total
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-
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Arithmetic
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5
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1
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0
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6
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Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership
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Geometry
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Triangles
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Modern Math
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0
|
1
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0
|
1
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Probability
|
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Numbers
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2
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3
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0
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5
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Surds, HCF LCM
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Algebra
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0
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2
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0
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2
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Quad equations, Quad inequality
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Data Interpretation
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5
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0
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0
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5
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Table (Set of 5 questions)
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Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 12 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning and 8 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone questions and there were no set based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical Reasoning such as Directions, Series Completion, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, Family Tree, Coding etc. The questions on Verbal Reasoning included questions such as Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one etc.
The questions were not lengthy and many questions were straightforward and very easy to solve.
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Area
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No. Of Qs.
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Directions
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1
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Series Completion
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1
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Counting the number of triangles and squares
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2
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Linear Arrangement
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2
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Family Tree
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3
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Coding
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1
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Miscellaneous
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Verbal Reasoning
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Syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertionreason, analogy, odd one etc.
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8
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Around 16-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.
Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 5 Reading Comprehension questions and 16 Non-RC questions. The lengths of the three RC passages were in the range of 70 to 100 words. The passages were easy to read. The topics of RC passages were: Gandhi’s principles; Opinion on the subject of Poetry; Extract from a story. Most questions were easy to answer. The non-RC questions were easy as well.
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Area
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No. of Qs.
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Reading Comprehension
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5
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Vocabulary - Synonym, antonym, FIBs, idioms, match the following, etc
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7
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Grammar - FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct/indirect speech, classify the sentence, question tag, etc.
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7
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Verbal Reasoning - PJ ( 4 statements)
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1
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Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 16 were based on Static GK. 4 questions were on Current Affairs. The majority of questions were based on Indian events. Only a few questions were on international events. The questions were on Sports, constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level.
11 to 12 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 16 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure etc.). 4 questions were on Business GK. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level.
11 to 12 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
CMAT 2022 Exam Analysis
Below is shared CMAT previous years exam analysis in detail
CMAT 2022 Analysis: 10 Important Changes from Last Year
CMAT 2022 exam has following important changes as from last year:
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CMAT 2022 Exam
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CMAT 2021 Exam
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1.
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5 Section Exam
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Both 4 & 5 Section Exam
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2.
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Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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3.
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CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours
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Option to attempt CMAT in Time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours
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4.
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Total Questions Reduced to 100
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Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions)
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5.
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No additional time for 5th Section
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30 Minutes additional time for 5th section
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6.
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5th section Score counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list
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5th section Score Not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list
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7.
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20 Questions in Each of the five Sections
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25 Questions in Each of the five Sections
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8.
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No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3 hours
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No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3½ hours
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9.
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Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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10.
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Number of CMAT Test cities increased to 124
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Number of CMAT exam cities were 109
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CMAT Analysis 2022: Sectional Composition of Question Paper
CMAT 2022 has 5 Sections and all the sections are compulsory. Number of questions and maximum scoring chances in CMAT 2022 are as under:
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CMAT 2022 Exam Sections
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks Section-wise
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Language Comprehension
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20
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80
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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80
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Logical Reasoning
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20
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80
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General Awareness
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20
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80
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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20
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80
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Total: Sections-5
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100
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400
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CMAT 2022 Score Vs Percentile
Based on the feedback received from the candidates and experts, we expect the following percentiles against scores for CMAT 2022
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CMAT Score
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Percentile
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315-350
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100
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286-310
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99.1-99.99
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261-285
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90-99
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201-260
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81-89
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171-200
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71-80
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Check complete range of CMAT score Vs Percentile
CMAT 2022 Exam Analysis by IMS
CMAT 2022 was conducted on April 9, 2022 between 3 PM and 6 PM. The test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:
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Section
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No Of Questions
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Marks per Question
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Maximum Marks
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Good Attempts
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Overall LOD
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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20
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4
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80
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16-17
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Easy
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|
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Logical Reasoning
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20
|
4
|
80
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16-17
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Easy
|
|
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Language Comprehension
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20
|
4
|
80
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16-17
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Easy
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|
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General Awareness
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20
|
4
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80
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8-10
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Difficult
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|
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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20
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4
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80
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7-9
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Difficult
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Total
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100
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400
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63-70
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The test had no sectional timing.
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- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response
VERDICT
Overall, the test was slightly tougher than CMAT 2021.
As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections were sitters. However, some questions in both General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2022:
| Score | Percentile |
| 295 - 305 | 99.5+ |
| 275 - 285 | 99 |
| 255 - 265 | 95 |
| 235 - 245 | 90 |
| For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end | |
SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 5 were on Data Interpretation and the remaining 15 were on Quantitative Technique. The 5 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on Tables and Pie charts. Most questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations.
The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 15 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 8 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Percentages, Averages, Ratios, Compound Interest, Time-Speed-Distance and Time & Work). There were 2 questions each on Numbers, Geometry and Modern Mathematics (Probability) and one question on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. Students reported that one question on Probability did not have the correct answer in any of the options.
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Area
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No of Questions.
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Details
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Easy
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Medium
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Difficult
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Total
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Arithmetic
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6
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2
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0
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8
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Percentages, Time-speed-distance,
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Time-
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work, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Compound Interest, Averages
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Loss,
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Geometry
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2
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0
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0
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2
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Mensuration, Triangles
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|
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Modern Math
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3
|
1
|
1
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2
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Probability
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|
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Numbers
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2
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0
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0
|
2
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Properties of Numbers
|
|
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Algebra
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
Simple equations
|
|
|
Data
Interpretation
|
3
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
Table, Pie Chart
|
|
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 15 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning and 5 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone questions and there were no set based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical Reasoning such as Directions, Series Completion, Arrangements, and Family Tree etc. Students reported that one question in Family Tree did not have the correct answer matching with any option.
The questions were not lengthy and many questions were straightforward and very easy to solve.
| Area | No. of Qs. |
| Directions | 3 |
| Series Completion | 3 |
| Number relations | 2 |
| Linear Arrangement | 2 |
| Family Tree | 2 |
| Coding | 1 |
| Misc Arrangement | 1 |
| Set Theory | 1 |
| Verbal Reasoning | |
| Reasoning-based: assumptions, assertion-reason, analogy, odd word. | 5 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.
Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 4 Reading Comprehension questions and 16 NonRC questions. The length of the passages was around 350 words.. The non-RC questions were easy.
| Area | No. of Qs. |
| Reading Comprehension - Organization and Development of megacities | 4 |
| Vocabulary - Antonyms, synonyms, FIBs, idioms, spellings, etc | 10 |
| Grammar - FIB, Identify the correct statement, direct speech | 5 |
| Verbal Reasoning - PJ | 1 |
Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 16 were based on Static GK. 4 questions were on Current Affairs. Around 11 questions were based on Indian events, 4 were on international ones and the remaining 5 were miscellaneous ones. Most of the questions were on Sports, constitution, history, books and authors, awards, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was difficult. 8 to 10 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 13 were based on Static GK. 7 questions were on Current Affairs. There were no RC passage based questions this year. Questions on business, economics, management, government schemes dominated this section. Overall, this section was difficult. 7 to 9 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
**Note:
Approximate Cut-Off for CMAT Based colleges
The following B-School admissions (based on CMAT score) generally close at these percentiles:
MMS Programs - (All India Seats)
JBIMS - 99.99 percentile
Sydenham – 99.95+ percentile
KJ Somaiya - 99.94
Welingkar Institute of Management- 99.9
PGDM Program
Great Lakes, Chennai – 90 + percentile + profile based
GOA Institute of Management - 95+ percentile
KJ Somaiya - 95 + percentile
IFMR - 85 + percentile
NIBM - 90 + percentile
Welingkar Institute Of Management - 70 + percentile (eligibility) + profile based
