CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

CMAT 2020

Notification | Exam Dates | Application Form | Eligibility | Exam Pattern | Admit Cards | Syllabus | Results | Counselling

Common Management Admission Test - CMAT is a national level entrance examination for admissions into management programmes, offered by AICTE-affiliated Management Colleges. Nearly 600 MBA colleges are affiliated to AICTE - All India Council Technical Education. Till 2018, it was conducted by AICTE annually, as per the directions of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. CMAT Test will now be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CMAT exam is a three-hour computer-based online test which is conducted in a single session to evaluate the candidate's ability across various segments like Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness. 

⇒ CMAT Previous Question Papers

CMAT 2020 Notification

CMAT 2020 Notification has been released in the month of October 2019. The Online registration for CMAT 2020 starts on 1st November 2019 and closes on 30th November 2019. CMAT 2020 Exam scheduled on 28th  January 2020.

CMAT 2020 Exam Dates 

CMAT 2020 Registration and Application Form:

Registration Fee: Non Refundable

General/OBC: Rs 1600/-

SC/ST/PwD category: Rs 800/-

1. Candidates have to register with basic details.
2. Once registered, the candidate receives a 6 digit unique password.
3. Login using e-mail id and password
4. Pay the fee as prescribed through online/offline.
5. Once payment is successful, complete the rest of the form and submit.
6. Once submitted, changes in the application are not entertained.

⇒ CMAT 2020 Registration and Application Form

CMAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must check their eligibility before applying for CMAT 2020.

1. Candidates who intend to appear for CMAT 2020 must be a citizen of India.
2. Candidate must be a graduate (any discipline).
3. Students who are in the final year of Graduation are eligible, provided that their results should be declared before commencement of admission for 2020-20 academic years.

CMAT 2020 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Computer-based test
• There are four sections.
• Duration of test is 180 minutes (3 hours).
• Subjects: Quantitative Technique & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness
• Each question carries 4 marks.
• Negative Marking:1 mark is deducted for the wrong answer.

⇒ CMAT 2020 Exam Pattern

Test Cities:

CMAT 2020 Syllabus:

CMAT 2020 syllabus is comprised of

a) Quantitative Technique & Data Interpretation

b) Logical Reasoning

c) Language Comprehension

d) General Awareness

⇒ CMAT 2020 Syllabus

CMAT 2020 Admit Card:

Candidates can download the CMAT 2020 admit cards from 2nd week of January 2020.  Admit card will be sent to the email id provided at the time of registration. The admit card will contain a photo, name, and signature of the candidate, CMAT Roll Number, test date, time, reporting time at the venue, venue name, venue address, and instructions for the candidate. Candidates should note that admit card is a mandatory requirement to take the test.

CMAT 2020 Result

CMAT 2020 result is expected to release by 7th February 2020. All the AICTE approved institutions/colleges/universities accept CMAT 2020 score. The CMAT 2020 score is valid only for admissions to the academic year 2020-21. Candidate can download the scorecards from the official website.

⇒ CMAT 2020 results

CMAT 2020 Counselling Process

Based on the CMAT cut-off score, the candidates will be selected for further admission process. The candidates scoring equal to or more than CMAT cut-off 2020 are only shortlisted for the pre-admission procedures. Over 1000 institutes release their individual cut-off and follow their own selection process which includes Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion round and Personal Interview for selecting eligible candidates.

⇒ Colleges Accepting CMAT 2020 Score

CMAT 2020 General Instructions:

1. Candidate must have basic familiarity with computers, keyboard and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidate to acquire these skills before appearing for the test and the institute cannot take responsibility for the same.
2. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centres. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.
3. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided if required.
4. Anyone violating the rules of the test centre will not be allowed to continue with the test and will automatically be disqualified.
5. The candidate must fully obey the rules of the test centres; otherwise, he/she will be automatically debarred from the test.

Identification Documents required are,

1) Self Attested copy of CMAT 2020 Admit Card with recent passport size photo pasted on it.

2) At least one original and valid photo identification. Name on the CMAT Application must match with the name on the photo identification.

3) Photo identifications accepted are Driver’s License, Passport, Pan Card, Voter Id, UID Card, notarized affidavit (in English) with photo, signature, date of birth, and residential address.

4) SC/ST candidates must bring the valid caste certificate in original and an attested photocopy.

5) Physically disabled candidates are required to bring the valid Disability certificate in original and an attested photocopy.

6) Attestation can be done by Institute Head also.

FAQ:

Q1. Can I take the test from any computer?

Ans. NO.  The candidate will have to take the test on the pre-assigned computer at the test centre only.

Q2. Is there any age restriction for appearing in CMAT 2020?

Ans. NO. There is no age restriction for appearing in CMAT 2020.

Q3. How to pay my registration fee?

Ans. Candidates are required to pay the fee through online or challan/cash at any SBI branch.

Q4. Can I choose a test city?

Ans. Yes. Candidates can choose up to 3 test cities as their preference. However, actual allotment will be subject to availability of the slot in that particular city.

Q5. When will I get my admit card?

Ans. You can download and print the admit cards from 2nd week of  January 2020.

Q6. What is the identification documents required to be carried to the test centre?

Ans. Identification Documents required are,

a) Self Attested copy of CMAT 2020 Admit Card with recent passport size photo pasted on it.

b) At least one original and valid photo identification. Name on the CMAT Application must match with the name on the photo identification.

c) Photo identifications accepted are Driver’s License, Passport, Pan Card, Voter Id, UID Card, notarized affidavit (in English) with photo, signature, date of birth, and residential address.

d) SC/ST candidates must bring the valid caste certificate in original and an attested photocopy.

e) Physically disabled candidates are required to bring the valid Disability certificate in original and an attested photocopy.

f) Attestation can be done by Institute Head also.