About Exam
Exam Pattern
CMAT 2020 Exam Pattern- Points to Remember
- Students can switch between different sections anytime they want.
- For every wrong answer, there is negative marking whereas, for an unanswered question, there is no negative marking.
- Students will be provided a rough paper along with a computer terminal.
- Students will not be allowed to carry the scratch paper outside the examination hall.
- No breaks will be provided during the examination
CMAT 2020 Exam Pattern Overview
Features | Details |
Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Exam duration | 180 minutes/ 3 hours |
Number of questions in each section | 25 questions |
Total number of questions | 100 questions |
Marks allotted for every correct answer | 4 marks |
Negative Marking | Yes |
Total marks | 400 |
Sectional time limit | No |
CMAT Exam Pattern 2020
Candidates can check the table that is given below to know about the exam pattern of CMAT 2020 as it includes the total number of questions that are asked in each section and the marks allotted.
Sections | Number of questions | Marks |
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation | 25 | 100 |
General awareness | 25 | 100 |
Logical reasoning | 25 | 100 |
Language comprehension | 25 | 100 |
Total | 100 | 400 |
Eligibility
CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2020- Academic Details
The following educational qualifications are laid down under the eligibility criteria of CMAT 2020,
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Students must hold a graduate degree
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Those students who are in the final year of graduation can also apply for CMAT 2020
Nationality and Age Criteria for CMAT 2020
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Candidate must be a citizen of India.
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There is no age limit to apply for CMAT 2020
Eligibility Criteria of CMAT 2020 - Course Wise
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Course name |
Criteria |
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Executive PGDM |
Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. Students belonging to SC or ST category must obtain graduate degree with a minimum of 45 % marks. experience of minimum five years |
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PGCM |
Graduate in any discipline |
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MBA and PGDM |
Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks for general and OBC categories. Students under SC and ST categories must obtain a minimum of 45% marks. |
CMAT 2020 Reservation Policy
The reservation policy is also mentioned in CMAT eligibility criteria 2020. Private participating institutes of CMAT 2020 have different reservation policy. However, institutes which are run by the central government, their reservation policy is mentioned in the table below.
Reservation Criteria for different Categories
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Category |
Reservation |
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Scheduled Caste |
15% |
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Scheduled Tribe |
7.5% |
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Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) |
27% |
Note
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Each category would constitute 5% reservation for Persons with Disabilities.
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Candidates who don't fall under OBC-NCL category must choose General.
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Categories of disabilities (should not be less than 40%) are as follows :
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Deaf and hard of hearing
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Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
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Blindness and low vision
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Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
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Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses
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CMAT 2020 Syllabus
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation
- Tabulation, Pie Chart, Bar Chart, Line Graph
- Probability
- Quadratic and linear equations
- Graph
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Percentages
- Averages
- Geometry
- Profit and Loss
- Mensuration
- Ratios and Proportion
- Fraction and Decimals
- Work and Time
- Time-Speed-Distance
- Number Systems
- In-equations
- Allegation & Mixtures
- Partnership
- Algebra
- Permutations & Combinations
- Pipes and Cisterns
General awareness
- Literature
- Current Affairs of National and International Economy
- History
- Sports News
- Science in everyday life
- Politics
- Geography
- Culture
- Economics
- Trade Awareness
- Personalities in News
- Indian Constitution
Logical reasoning
- Direction and Distance Test
- Blood Relationship Tests
- Statements Arguments
- Symbol Based Problems
- Analogy Test
- Linear Arrangements
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Cause and Effects
- Analytical Reasoning
- Sequencing
- Coding and Decoding
- Ranking Tests
- Matrix Arrangements
- Inferences
- Statements Assumptions
- Number Series
- Statements and Conclusion
Language comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- English Usage Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Paragraph Completion
- English Grammar
- Sentence Correction
- Idioms and Phrases
- Jumbled Para
- One-word Substitution