The first CMAT for admission to 2015-16 MBA/PGDM batch began on September 25, 2014 across the centres all over India and had a smooth run without much disruption on account of technical glitches. CMAT Sep 2015 has a 5 day test window beginning on Sep 25, 2014 and concluding on Sep 29, 2014. There are 2 sessions each day. CMAT on its first day was on expected pattern with a total of 100 questions divided in 4 sections of 25 questions each.
CMAT 2014 exam pattern analysis
Questions on Quant DI and Logical Reasoning sections were moderate however, questions in Language comprehension and General Awareness gave a bit of ride to the aspirants. As shared earlier also by MBAUniverse.com with the sample questions, the test paper was more or less on the same pattern. The overall difficulty level was moderate, with a few questions in each section being reported as little more difficult than the overall structure of the test.
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CMAT first test 2015 held today on September 25, 2014 didn’t have surprise elements and the test paper was on expected pattern although some twisting questions were placed in General Awareness section and Language comprehension sections.
Prediction
Since the examination was not very tough candidates would need higher scores to receive the call from top rated B schools. Out of maximum score of 400, candidates may expect admission in top rated B school with a score in a range of 240 to 260.
Sectional Analysis
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
There were candidates who completed the Quant section in 40-50 minutes before moving forward to complete another section. They were confident enough that almost all of their answers were correct. However, an attempt of 20-22 questions in this section could place the candidate at a high position in merit.
English Language comprehension
English language comprehension section had questions like spotting the errors in sentences, fill in the blanks based on subject verb agreement and grammar and tenses. Questions on vocabulary usage were based on spotting the synonyms, antonyms, phrases and idioms. A few questions on jumbled sentences were short and doable. Aspirants are advised to practice sentences on core grammar usage like Reported speech, Active passive, conditionals, modifiers.
Reading comprehension passages were short having 300 words approximately. They were followed by the tricky questions based on statements and assumptions. “Author of the passage assumes xyz and that assumption is drawn from which of the following conclusions”; “What assumption could be drawn from the following statements”; “What could be the reason out of the following statements that led the author to conclude the passage with the remark xyz”. All the passages were more or less moderate to difficult and a bit time consuming, reflecting the reasoning type of questions which required greater understanding of the passage. Candidates had to read between the lines to solve them.
A good attempt of 16 to 18 questions in this section would be fine to qualify for the call by a highly ranked B school.
General Awareness
Most of the candidates preferred to take questions on General Awareness in the end. The thought was that answers to GK questions are either known or not known, hence the questions wouldn’t require any technique, tricks and analysis process to solve. CMAT aspirants could complete this section in 10-15 minutes and focused more on other sections.
This section was more friendly to those who have kept themselves abreast with current national and international affairs. Most of the questions were based on economy and conventional general knowledge. CMAT aspirants are advised to know the full form of abbreviations like OECD, OPEC. The questions on current affairs could be on the cost of ‘Mangalyaan’, CRR/SLR, other significant changes in economy, change of guard in important groups and organizations.
Conventional GK consisted of questions on Capital/Currency, International organizations, books, authors, personalities, current events.
Candidates who could attempt 18-20 correct stand a good chance in a top notch institute.
Logical Reasoning
Candidates could attempt this section in 40-45 minutes. Those who got 17-20 correct in it, may expect to be a winner in this section.
Tips for the candidates
CMAT in next 4 days
No major change in type and style of questions is expected in next 4 days. Candidates, if work in the right direction will get a substantial improvement in their score.
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