CMAT 2023: The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2023 will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). It is a national-level entrance test to select the eligible candidates who are aspiring to take admission in management programmes. Candidates are recommended to collect sufficient information about the CMAT exam before submitting the application form. CMAT score is considered by various management institutions throughout the country. Candidates can register online on the official website of the National Testing Agency. It is expected the CMAT registration 2023 will start from the 3rd week of October 2022. Aspirants must start preparation so early as it is one of the toughest exams. Candidates preparing for the CMAT 2023 exam can check here detailed information including eligibility criteria, registration process, preparation tips, exam pattern, syllabus and exam schedule etc.
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CMAT 2023 Examination Schedule
The aspirants can check here tentative examination schedule for CMAT 2023 exam. Check the schedule and start your preparation accordingly. We will update the actual dates later after the release of official notification:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Online registration will commence from | 3rd week of October 2022 |
| last date for online registration | Last week of December 2022 |
| Admit card availability | 1st week of January 2023 |
| Date of exam | Last week of January 2023 |
| Result announcement | 2nd week of February 2023 |
| Score Card availability | 3rd week of February 2023 |
CMAT Exam Pattern
The candidate should be conversant with the CMAT exam pattern and syllabus. Here candidates can check some of the important information with regard to the CMAT exam pattern:
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-based exam). |
| Duration of the Test | 3.00 hours |
| Total Questions | 100 questions |
| Max marks | Question paper will be of 400 marks. |
| Type of questions | Objective Type Questions |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks will be granted for each correct response. |
| Subject Section |
General Awareness (25 questions), Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation (25), Logical Reasoning (25) and Language Comprehension (25). |
| Negative marking |
Yes, negative marking is applicable. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong attempt. |
Preparation Tips
Candidates should make a proper strategy for preparation of the CMAT exam. It will be tough to crack the exam without having a plan. Here we are sharing some of the tips which will be helpful during the exam:
- First of all, collect complete information about the CMAT syllabus 2023.
- You should have the best books and study material relevant to the exam.
- Make a proper time table for routine study.
- You should focus on each and every topic based on their importance.
- Prepare notes of the important topics and revise them from time to time.
- Practice previous year question papers to become familiar with the difficulty level of the exam and syllabus.
- Candidates must follow the study time table.
- Take care of health, stay relaxed and be enthusiastic towards the exam.
CMAT Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the CMAT eligibility criteria below:
Nationality
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
- No age limit prescribed for appearing in the CMAT exam.
Academic Qualification:
- Candidates having a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institute can apply.
- Those who are appearing in the final semester of the qualifying exam can also apply but they must qualify the exam and must satisfy other conditions.
CMAT Application Form 2023
The eligible candidates can apply online for CMAT 2023 exam. The applicants have to go through certain steps in order to submit the application form. Interested candidates can check the guidelines for submitting the CMAT application form below:
- CMAT 2023 application form is expected to be available online from the 3rd week of October 2022.
- Candidates can submit the CMAT application form 2023 online mode only.
- The applicants may register till the last week of December 2022.
- Candidates should have a valid e-mail ID and mobile number for registration.
- The candidates should read all the form filling instructions before proceeding with online registration.
- Go for registration and fill all the details asked in the registration form.
- After completion of registration, a system-generated mail containing the registration ID and password will be sent on the registered e-mail ID of the applicant.
- Fill the application form and provide personal details, educational qualification details and address for communication etc. in the form.
- Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature as per the directions.
- Make a payment of the application fee to the complete the registration process.
- Review the entire application form and check each and every entry and then after satisfaction click on the submit button.
- Do not forget to take the printout of the application form for future reference.
Application Fee
The applicants are required to pay Rs.1400/-+ bank charges as an application fee. Reserved category (SC/ST/PWD/Female) candidates have to pay Rs.700/-(+bank charge) only. Candidates can pay the registration fee through online mode like net banking, debit/credit card. The application fee is non-refundable in nature.
CMAT Admit Card
The applicants can download the CMAT admit card 2023 from the official website of the National Testing Agency. It is expected that the authority will release the admit card probably in the month of January 2023. Candidates should take the printout of the admit card and keep it safe for further reference. The admit card will consist of information like date of exam, venue of the test, candidate’s name, address, and some instructions for candidates. Candidates should not forget to carry admit cards on the day of the exam. Also carry the photo identity proof such as Voter ID card, Aadhar Card & Passport etc.
CMAT 2023 Result
The CMAT result 2023 will be declared probably in the month of February 2023. Candidates can download their results in PDF format from the official website. Enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth for downloading the result. The competent authority will prepare merit list/All India Rank as per the performance of the candidates.
Candidates should keep CMAT result or CMAT rank card safe for further reference during the admission. On the basis of CMAT score, candidates can apply for admission in different B-Schools.
CMAT Score Card 2023
The candidates can obtain a CMAT score-card from the official website by entering the roll number and date of birth. The score card will be available probably in the month of February 2023. Candidates should know that the score-card can be obtained through online mode only. CMAT Score Card will be valid for the current academic session only.
If the candidate failed to take admission due to any reason then he/she has to reappear in the CMAT exam in the subsequent year as the previous CMAT score would not be taken into consideration for the next academic session. Keep the printout of the scorecard safely till the final admission.