CMAT 2021: Shift 2 to begin soon; Last-minute tips to crack CMAT exam

CMAT 2021 exam shift 2 is scheduled to start at 3 PM. Here are the things you need to follow for the last few hours of the exam.

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Sundararajan | March 31, 2021 | 12:35 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT-2021) today in two shits. Students who have opted for the additional “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” section of the CMAT 2021 exam will have an additional 30 minutes to complete it. Candidates appearing for the exam can go through some last-minute tips and things to avoid in the CMAT exam 2021.
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CMAT exam dates 2021: Exam timings

Events

Shift 1

Shift 2

CMAT 2021 exam time

9 AM to 12/ 12:30 PM

3 PM to 6/ 6:30 PM

Gate closing time for CMAT 2021

8:30 AM

2:30 PM

Commencement of CMAT exam

9 AM

3 PM

Last-minute CMAT preparation tips

Revising important topics before the examination can reduce stress for applicants. The last-minute revision will be easy for candidates who have a thorough understanding of the syllabus and the exam pattern . Below are some preparation tips for CMAT 2021 candidates.

  • Go through the syllabus and topics.

  • Candidates are advised to also skim through their notes and important formulas that they prepared while studying for the exam.

  • Remain calm while revising the topics and do not pick any new topics during the last-minute revision.

  • Remember the keywords when reading a particular topic. You do not have to learn every line of the answer. Techniques like mind mapping will make your preparation and revision easier.

  • Do not omit any topics while preparing. Make sure you at least read through all the topics.

  • Do not panic before the exams as you may even forget the answers that you know.

  • Start the CMAT 2021 exam with the section that you are confident about.

  • Time management plays a crucial role during the CMAT exam. Have a rough idea of how much time you should spend on each section.

  • Lastly, don't forget to revise all the topics before the exam. Revise keywords on each topic.

CMAT 2021: Do not miss these important things

Students must ensure that they have downloaded and printed the CMAT 2021 admit card . Without the CMAT hall ticket, candidates will not be able to enter the examination hall. It is mandatory to follow all the instructions issued by the authority for appearing in the exam.

Candidates are allotted a CMAT examination centre on their admit card. They are advised to check the location correctly and know the travel routes. Make sure there are no restrictions in commuting to the test centre due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic . If so, plan your travel accordingly.

CMAT exam day checklist

Carry all important documents along with the admit card as advised by the NTA. Students have to carry the following.

  • Self-declaration (undertaking) duly filled in

  • Transparent water bottle

  • Ballpoint pen

  • Additional photograph (to be pasted on the attendance sheet)

  • Personal hand sanitizer

  • Face mask and glove

  • Original ID card (PAN card/ voter ID/ driving license/ passport/ Aadhaar card/ ration card).

  • PwD certificate (if claiming the relaxation under the PwD category)

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