NTA conducted the CMAT 2024 on May 15, in two shifts. According to the test takers, the CMAT 2024 question paper is moderate. There were no surprise questions in the exam.
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NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the CMAT 2024 exam in two different slots. As per the CMAT aspirants, the difficulty level of the CMAT 2024 question paper is moderate. There were no surprise questions in the CMAT exam. Language Comprehension and Quant sections of CMAT 2024 were easy, and RC passages were of regular type. It is expected that the CMAT answer key 2024 will be released soon on its official website.
CMAT exam timing for each slot is 9 am to noon and 3 pm to 6 pm. Over 70,000 candidates are expected to take the CMAT 2024. This MBA admission entrance exam is held in more than 110 test cities across the country. As per the CMAT 2024 paper pattern, a total of 100 questions were asked in the CMAT 2024 question paper. These CMAT questions are asked in five different sections: logical reasoning, general awareness, language comprehension, innovation & entrepreneurship, and quantitative techniques & data interpretation.
Candidates should carry their valid CMAT admit card along with original identity proof to the examination centre. No one was allowed into the exam hall without a CMAT 2024 admit card.
On this page, we shared the latest news on the CMAT MBA exam, CMAT live updates directly from the exam centre, and CMAT analysis after the conclusion of each slot. By checking the slot-wise CMAT exam analysis 2024, students appearing for the exam can get to know the difficulty level and type of questions asked in all the CMAT exam. Apart from that, candidates can check the CMAT exam day pre- and post-reactions of students for each slot.
Particulars | Details |
CMAT full form | Common Management Admission Test |
CMAT 2024 conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Mode of CMAT exam | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Number of questions in CMAT 2024 | 100 |
Total number of CMAT test cities | 110 |
Number candidates registered for CMAT exam 2024 | 70,000+ |
CMAT exam duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
Total marks for CMAT exam | 400 marks |
CMAT Marking Scheme |
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CMAT 2024 exam is conducted for MBA admission to top Bschools like BIMTECH Greater Noida, JAGSoM, Woxsen University Hyderabad, IMI Bhubaneswar, IPE Hyderabad, etc. After the conclusion of the CMAT 2024 entrance exam, students can use the CMAT percentile predictor to know their probable CMAT 2024 percentile and score along with the expected CMAT 2024 cutoff marks to know their chances of selection for the next round.
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NTA conducted the CMAT exam 2024 in two different shifts: the morning shift (9 am to 12 pm) and the evening shift (3 pm to 6 pm). The difficulty level of both shifts CMAT paper is moderate. There were no surprise in the questions.
As per the initial reports for CMAT 2024 Shift 2, the difficulty level of Shift 2 was the same as Shift 1, i.e., moderate. A detailed analysis will follow shortly.
CMAT 2024 analysis for the second shift will be shared here soon. According to the initial CMAT exam review, the difficulty level this year is moderate to high. When compared to shift 1, the CMAT shift 2 paper is moderate.
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 is going on at various exam centres across India. The session will end at 6 pm.
CMAT 2024 analysis for Shift 2 will be shared here after completion. It includes the CMAT difficulty level, section-wise and topic-wise breakdown, and number of good attempts.
The process of identifying candidates is going on, and soon the entrance gates of the CMAT examination centre will be closed. After the gates are closed, no one will be allowed to enter the grounds until CMAT 2024 shift 2 is over.
NTA successfully conducted the CMAT 2024 shift 1 exam. According to the test takers, the shift 1 CMAT 2024 paper is easy to moderate.
The CMAT answer key for shift 1 will probably be released in the last week of May 2024. Candidates can access the CMAT 2024 answer key along with the CMAT response sheet by logging into the CMAT dashboard using their CMAT login ID and password.
The CMAT 2024 question paper is divided into five sections with an equal number of questions:
CMAT Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Mark |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 400 |
As per experts, those students who are aiming to secure a CMAT 95+ percentile should attempt 75 percent of the CMAT question paper with good accuracy. Check the table below for good attempts in all the sections of the CMAT exam.
Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Level of Difficulty | Good Attempts |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 | Easy | 17-18 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 | Easy | 17-18 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 | Easy | 17-18 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 | Medium | 12-13 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | Medium | 12-13 |
Total | 100 | 400 | Easy-Medium | 75-80 |
In 2024, the top Bschools accepting CMAT scores will include names like K J Somaiya, JBIMS, Great Lakes Chennai, GIM Goa, and BIMTECH, among others.
According to the trends and the exam pattern, it is expected that the difficulty level of the CMAT 2024 will be moderate.
NTA is conducting the CMAT 2024 shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm. After the conclusion of shift 1, the CMAT analysis will be released here.
The NTA is conducting the CMAT 2024 exam today. CMAT Shift 1 begins, and the timing for the same is 9 am to 12 pm.
The gate has been closed for CMAT 2024 shift 1. The NTA will conclude CMAT Shift 1 at noon.
As mentioned in the CMAT admit card, the gate closing time for CMAT shift 1 is 8:45, and the same will be done by the authorities for all the CMAT exam centres.
CMAT 2024 shift 1 timing is 9 am to 12 pm. Students have started arriving at the allotted CMAT exam centre.
Below is the list of things to carry on CMAT 2024 exam day.
As per the CMAT marking scheme, +4 marks will be given for every correct answer, and -1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
CMAT exam structure | CMAT exam details |
Number of sections in CMAT | 5 sections
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CMAT total number of questions | 100 questions |
CMAT total marks | 400 marks |
Candidates can download their CMAT admit card 2024 at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/. In order to download the CMAT hall ticket, aspirants should enter their valid application number and password.
The CMAT exam time 2024 today is 9 am to 12 pm (morning session) and 3 pm to 6 pm (evening session). The CMAT exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes).
National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2024 today, i.e., May 15, in computer-based (CBT) mode, in more than 110 test cities. CMAT 2024 will be held in two different shifts, i.e., morning and evening. Download the CMAT admit card 2024 from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.