CMAT Exam Analysis 2024

• CMAT 2024 Question Paper had 5 Sections and all the sections were compulsory
• 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:

• There are only objective type questions in CMAT exam 2024
• All these questions attract negative marking of 0.25%
• Below is shared the CMAT 2024 exam marking scheme:

The test takers who did not take risk of attempting more difficult questions and avoided negative marking stand better chance to score higher

Following are the section wise estimated good attempts to clear the cut offs

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. Section wise CMAT 2024 exam analysis is as below:

1 Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

• Number of Questions: 20
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Good Attempts: 15-16

Key Highlights:

• 3 Questions on Data Interpretation based on Case lets. No Graph or Chart involved
• 17 Questions on Quant included 7 Arithmetic Questions, 2 on Modern Math, 2 on Algebra, 5 on Numbers and 1 on Geometry.
• A few questions had True-False statements and comparison.

Source: IMS Coaching

2 Logical Reasoning

• Number of Questions: 20
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
• Good Attempts: 14-15

Key Highlights

• 11 Questions were Based on Non-Verbal Reasoning including Direction sense, Cubes, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, Coding
• No question was on Blood Relations
• 9 Questions were based on Verbal Reasoning including Syllogisms, strong and weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one out
• The section did not have any Set Based Questions
• All Questions were standalone Questions
• Questions were of moderate difficulty level and were not lengthy or tricky

Source: IMS Coaching

3 Language Comprehension

• Number of Questions: 20
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Good Attempts: 14-15

Key Highlights

• Verbal Ability Questions: 18
• RC Based Questions: 2, based on one passage of 200 words
• RC Passage was easy
• VA questions were of moderate difficulty

Source: IMS Coaching

4 General Awareness

• Number of Questions: 20
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
• Good Attempts: 11-12

Key Highlights:

• Static GK: 15 Questions
• Current Affairs: 5 Questions
• Majority of questions were based on Indian events
• Few questions were on international events

Source: IMS Coaching

5 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Number of Questions: 20
• Type of Questions: MCQs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Good Attempts: 10-11

Key Highlights

• Business & Entrepreneurship had 16 Questions
• Business GK included 4 Questions

Below are the CMAT 2024 score cut off predictions:

While CMAT 2024 exam has remained on last year pattern, the key changes in CMAT from 2021 exam are as below:

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

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

Below are the slot wise CMAT exam Analysis 2024 by IMS, CL, TIME and other top CMAT Coaching Centres:

1. CMAT 2024 Exam Analysis by IMS

CMAT 2024 is being conducted on May 15, 2024 in two slots between 9 AM to 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 3.00 PM to 6.00 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:

• 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 2024 was similar to that of CMAT 2023 (morning 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 2024:

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, 3 were on Data Interpretation and the remaining 17 were on Quantitative Technique. A set of 3 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on caselets. These questions on Data Interpretation involved simple calculations.  

The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 17 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 7 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, and Time & Work. There were 2 questions each on Modern Math and Algebra, 5 questions on Numbers and 1 question on Geometry. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. Some questions involved True-False statements and Quantitative comparison. 

Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.

Logical Reasoning:

Out of the 20 questions in this section, 11 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning and 9 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, Cubes, Counting the number of triangles and squares, Linear Arrangements, 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.

Around 15-16 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.

Language Comprehension:

The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 2 Reading Comprehension questions and 18 Non-RC questions. The passage was easy to read.  The non-RC questions were easy as well.

Around 15-16 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.

General Awareness:

Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 15 were based on Static GK. 5 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.

10 to 11 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.

2. CMAT 2024 Exam Analysis Slot 2 by IMS

CMAT 2024 is being conducted on May 15, 2024 in two slots between 9 AM to 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM (Slot 2). This is the analysis of the second slot by IMS.

TEST OVERVIEW

The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:

• The test had no sectional timing.              
• Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response 

VERDICT

Overall, the difficulty level of slot 2 of CMAT 2024 was similar to that of CMAT 2024 (morning 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 2024:

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, 3 were on Data Interpretation and the remaining 17 were on Quantitative Technique. A set of 3 questions on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on Table and Pie Chart.  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, 7 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Percentages, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work and Mixtures & Allegations. There were 4 questions on Geometry, 3 questions on Modern Math, 2 on Numbers and 1 on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy. 

Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.

Logical Reasoning:

Out of the 20 questions in this section, 14 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning and 6 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 squares, 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.

Around 16-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt. Language Comprehension:

The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 2 Reading Comprehension questions and 18 Non-RC questions. Most questions were easy to answer.   

Around 16-17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.

General Awareness:

Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 18 were based on Static GK. 2 questions were on

Current Affairs. The majority of questions were based on Indian events. The questions were on  Sports, constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level.

10 to 11 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship:

Out of the 20 questions, 15 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts (Nascent Entrepreneur; Phases of funding; Reasons for failure etc.). 5 questions were on Business GK. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level.

10 to 11 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.

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:

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

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:

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

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 5^th 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

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

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

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:.

• 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:

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. 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.

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.

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.

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:

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:

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

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:

• 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:

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.

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.

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.

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

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