CMAT 2025 Exam Live: Slot 2 ends; paper analysis, cut-offs for top MBA colleges, marks vs percentile
CMAT 2025 shift 2 concludes. Updates on NTA CMAT 2025 shift-wise answer key, passing marks, result and cut-off here.
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Try NowVikas Kumar Pandit | January 25, 2025 | 09:36 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has concluded the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025. The CMAT 2025 shift 2 exam ended at 6 pm. The MBA entrance test was held for a duration of three hours. CMAT 2025 unofficial answer key will be released by the coaching institutes soon.
However, the official CMAT answer key 2025 will be issued by NTA next week. CMAT 2025 shift 1 exam was conducted from 9 am to 12 noon at various centres across the country.
The exam comprises five sections including logical reasoning, general awareness, language comprehension, innovation and entrepreneurship, quantitative techniques and data interpretation. Each section will have 20 questions and 100 questions in total.
Candidates should use their registration number and password to download the CMAT 2025 admit card. As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
The CMAT admit card 2025 will carry details such as exam date and reporting time along with the exam time, exam venue, centre address, name, gender, registration number, and roll number. Candidates should report to the exam centre at least one hour before the reporting time to avoid any inconvenience.
Things to carry on CMAT 2025 exam day
Candidates should check the following things before reaching the exam centre today.
- Candidates must bring their CMAT admit card 2025 and the self-declaration form downloaded from the NTA website.
- Candidates should bring one passport-sized photograph along with any one of the authorized photo IDs, such as an Aadhaar card, college identification, driver's license, passport, or PAN card.
- Candidates claiming relaxation under the PwBD category must bring a PwBD certificate issued by an authorised medical officer.
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January 25, 2025 | 09:36 PM IST
CMAT 2025: List of MBA colleges accepting 70-80 percentile
List of top MBA colleges 70 to 80 percentile in CMAT 2025
- BIMTECH or Birla Institute of Management Technology
- Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM)
- Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)- School of Management
- ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
- IES Management College and Research Centre
- KIIT School of Management
- Institute of Management, Christ University (IMCU)
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME)
- CMAT 2025 cutoff for SCMS Cochin School of Business (SCMS Cochin)
- Globsyn Business School (GBS)
- Indus Business Academy (IBA)
- International School of Business and Media (ISBM)
- Chandragupt Institute of Management (CIMP)
- SIES College of Management Studies (SIESCOMS)
- AIMS Institutes
- Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD)
- Chetna's Institute of Management and Research (CIMR)
- Alliance School of Business (ASOB)
- PSG Institute of Management (PSGIM)
- Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM)
- Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)
- GITAM Hyderabad Business School, GITAM Deemed University
- Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies (DSIMS)
- Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB)
- Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS)
- Vivekanand Education Society Institute of Management Studies and Research (VESIM)
January 25, 2025 | 09:00 PM IST
CMAT score vs percentile 2025
The expected CMAT marks vs percentile are as follows:
CMAT 2025 Score |
CMAT 2025 Percentile |
345-350 |
100 |
281-340 |
90-99.99 |
201-280 |
81-89 |
171-200 |
71-80 |
141-170 |
61-70 |
116-140 |
51-60 |
Below 116 |
Below 51 |
January 25, 2025 | 08:24 PM IST
NTA CMAT 2025: Will there be negative marking?
Yes, there will be negative marking in the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025. For every incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from total marks.
January 25, 2025 | 07:57 PM IST
How many rounds of selection process for CMAT 2025?
Candidates have to appear in four selection process as part of the CMAT 2025.
- CMAT 2025 entrance exam
- Required CMAT cutoff specified by the participating colleges
- Group Discussion (GD)/ Personal Interview
- Final selection for MBA/ PGDM admission.
January 25, 2025 | 07:09 PM IST
CMAT result 2025: Next step after exam
The NTA has yet not announced the result date for CMAT 2025. After the written exam, the candidates, who will clear the test, will be called for Group discussion and personal interview as per their CMAT score.
January 25, 2025 | 06:29 PM IST
What were the CMAT 2025 exam timings?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2025) in two shifts. Morning shift started from 9 am and ends at 12 noon. While, second shift commenced at 3 pm and concluded at 6 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 06:01 PM IST
CMAT 2025 exam shift 2 ends
The shift 2 of CMAT 2025 exam has concluded at 6 pm. The NTA conducted the CMAT 2025 shift 2 exam from 3 pm to 6 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 05:29 PM IST
CMAT 2025 exam: Shift 2 ends soon
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2025) shift 2 exam will conclude in half and hour at 6 pm. The exam was conducted in two shifts. Morning shift started from 9 am and wrapped by 12 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 05:02 PM IST
CMAT 2025: Category-wise cut-off
CMAT previous year’s cut-off for the candidates from General, Schedule Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) as well as other categories.
Category |
CMAT Cutoff 2024 |
CMAT Cutoff 2023 |
CMAT Cutoff 2022 |
General |
95 |
95 |
95 |
SC/ST/OBC |
75 |
75 |
75 |
PWD |
75 |
75 |
75 |
January 25, 2025 | 04:22 PM IST
CMAT Result 2025: Not announced yet
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2025) admit card on January 20 . The authority is yet to announce the result date for CMAT 2025. Candidates will be able to check the result on exams.nta.ac.in once announced.
January 25, 2025 | 03:56 PM IST
CMAT score and percentile 2025
Candidates can check the expected CMAT score and percentile in the table given below.
CMAT Percentile |
CMAT score 2025 (Expected) |
99.5 |
305 |
99 |
295 |
95 |
262 |
90 |
245 |
80 |
215 |
70 |
195 |
January 25, 2025 | 03:50 PM IST
CMAT 2025 section-wise difficulty level
Candidates can check the CMAT 2025 section-wise difficulty level per students who appeared for the exam-
- Language Comprehension: Easy
- Quantitative Aptitude: Moderate to tough
- Logical Reasoning: Moderate
- General Awareness: Easy
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Easy
January 25, 2025 | 03:43 PM IST
CMAT marking scheme for slot 2
As per the CMAT marking scheme, +4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
January 25, 2025 | 03:33 PM IST
CMAT 2025 selection process
-
CMAT 2025 entrance exam
-
Required CMAT cutoff specified by the participating colleges
-
Group Discussion (GD)/ Personal Interview
-
Final selection for MBA/ PGDM admission.
January 25, 2025 | 03:18 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 2 timings
CMAT 2025 shift 2 exam will continue till 6 pm. The exam is being held for 3 hours duration.
January 25, 2025 | 03:10 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 2 exam begins
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the shift 2 of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025 today at 3 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 03:02 PM IST
CMAT 2025 results date not yet announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to announce the CMAT 2025 result date. Candidates will be able to check the result through the official website, exams.nta.ac.in after the declaration of the results.
January 25, 2025 | 02:33 PM IST
How to check CMAT score vs percentile?
Candidates can calculate CMAT percentile vs raw marks as per previous year.
CMAT Raw Score |
CMAT Percentile |
331-350 |
100% |
320-330 |
90-99% |
210-319 |
81-89% |
171-209 |
71-80% |
141-170 |
61-70% |
116-140 |
51-60% |
Below 116 |
Below 51% |
January 25, 2025 | 02:20 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 2 to start soon
The shift 2 Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025 will start from 3 pm today. Candidates should not carry any baggage into the examination hall.
January 25, 2025 | 01:53 PM IST
CMAT 2025: Top colleges accepting 90 to 99 percentile
Candidates can check the list of top MBA colleges that accept CMAT cut-off between the 90 to 99 percentile.
CMAT accepting colleges (90 to 99 percentile) |
Expected CMAT cutoff |
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies - JBIMS |
99.90+ |
Welingkar |
95-99 |
SIMSREE |
99+ |
K J Somaiya Institute of Management |
95-99 |
Great Lakes Institute of Management |
95-99 |
XISS Ranchi |
90+ |
Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune |
95-99 |
NL Dalmia, Mumbai |
90+ |
BIMTECH, Noida |
90+ |
January 25, 2025 | 01:49 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 ends; afternoon shift from 3 pm
The shift 1 for Common Management Admission Test ( CMAT 2025) exam is being conducted from 9 am, today and was concluded by noon. While the second shift will commence from 3 to 6 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 01:47 PM IST
CMAT 2025 Shift 2: Documents required for verification
Candidates have to carry the following documents for verification purpose to appear for CMAT 2025 shit 2 exam.
- CMAT 2025 admit cardin
- 2 additional passport size photographs
- Original copy of a photo identity card such as
- PAN card
- Driving Licence
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card (With photograph)
- E-Aadhaar
- Ration Card.
January 25, 2025 | 01:32 PM IST
CMAT cut-off for top MBA colleges
The CMAT cut-off for top MBA colleges such as JBIMS, JIM, KJSIMSR, SIMSREE is expected to be 95 to 99 plus overall percentile this year.
January 25, 2025 | 01:25 PM IST
CMAT score vs percentile
Out of the 400 maximum marks of the CMAT exam, the 95 to 99.99 percentile will be awarded a wide score range of 251 to 340 marks.
January 25, 2025 | 01:18 PM IST
Scribe facility for PWD candidates in CMAT 2025
NTA notified the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) guidelines for CMAT 2025 according to which such candidates will be provided with scribe facility and compensatory time in the exam.
January 25, 2025 | 01:08 PM IST
CMAT 2025 Shit 2 Exam: Things to carry
Candidates have to carry the following documents to the exam centre without fail.
- CMAT admit card 2025 downloaded from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.
- One passport size photograph, same as the one uploaded on the application form.
- A government-issued photo ID card such as Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, passport etc.
- PwD certificate/UDID Card issued by the competent authority, if applicable.
January 25, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 2 entry begins
CMAT 2025 entry for shift 2 exam commenced at 1 pm. Students will be allowed entry inside the examination hall till 2: 30 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 12:47 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 2 reporting time
The entry for shift 2 of CMAT 2025 exam will begin at 1 pm. The CMAT 2025 shift 2 entry gates will close at 2:20 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 12:32 PM IST
CMAT 2025: Students complain of not getting entry despite timely arrival
Some of the students are complaining of not getting entry even after reaching the exam centre on time. "There's a CMAT 2025 exam conducted at iON digital zone on 25th Jan 2025, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Bhopal, 462021. Even though many students reached before exam time but entry denied by oberservator. Kindly take required action", a student said on X.
January 25, 2025 | 12:29 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 2 timing
The second shift of CMAT 2025 will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 12:19 PM IST
CMAT 2025: What after written exam?
Candidates who clear the cut-off for CMAT 2025 will be selected for the next steps, such as Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI), based on their CMAT score.
January 25, 2025 | 12:09 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 unofficial answer key
CMAT 2025 unofficial answer key of first shift will be released by coaching institutes by evening. However, official CMAT answer key 2025 will be issued by NTA next week.
January 25, 2025 | 12:01 PM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 ends
The NTA has ended the shift 1 of CMAT 2025 exam at 12 noon. The exam was held from 9 am to 12 noon for a duration of 3 hours.
January 25, 2025 | 11:52 AM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 ends soon
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will end the shift 1 of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025 soon. As per the CMAT 2025 timings, the shift 1 exam will end at 12 noon.
January 25, 2025 | 11:22 AM IST
CMAT Cut-Off 2025: Previous years's cut-off for reserved categories
Candidates can check the CMAT previous year’s cut-off for the candidates from the Schedule Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) as well as other categories is listed in the table below.
Category |
CMAT Cutoff 2024 |
CMAT Cutoff 2023 |
CMAT Cutoff 2022 |
General |
95 |
95 |
95 |
SC/ST/OBC |
75 |
75 |
75 |
PWD |
75 |
75 |
75 |
January 25, 2025 | 11:03 AM IST
CMAT 2025 reporting time for both shifts
The CMAT 2025 reporting time for candidates is:
Shift 1: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Shift 2: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
January 25, 2025 | 10:54 AM IST
CMAT 2025: Extra time for PwD candidates
As per CMAT 2025 guidelines, PwD candidates will get 20 minute extra per section to complete the test.
January 25, 2025 | 10:46 AM IST
CMAT 2025: NTA heldesk
For any assistance regarding CMAT 2025 exam, candidates can write to NTA at cmat@nta.ac.in or call at Helpline number 011-40759000.
January 25, 2025 | 10:36 AM IST
CMAT 2025 difficulty level
The difficulty level of CMAT 2025 is expected to be moderate. The CMAT 2025 shift 1 exam will end at 12 noon.
January 25, 2025 | 10:26 AM IST
CMAT 2025 section-wise marks
Candidates can check the section-wise marks for CMAT 2025 given below-
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation: 80 marks
- Logical Reasoning: 80 marks
- Language Comprehension: 80 marks
- General Awareness: 80 marks
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship: 80 marks
January 25, 2025 | 10:17 AM IST
CMAT 2025 sectional tme limit
There is no sectional time limit in CMAT 2025. Candidates can choose to attempt questions in any order.
January 25, 2025 | 10:08 AM IST
CMAT 2025 afternoon shift
CMAT 2025 afternoon shift will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 09:57 AM IST
CMAT question paper 2025 total sections
The CMAT question paper 2025 will consist of five sections. Each section will have 20 questions carrying 80 marks each.
January 25, 2025 | 09:47 AM IST
CMAT 2025: Marking scheme
Here’s the CMAT marking and negative marking scheme.
- Each correct answer will fetch 4 marks.
- One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Unanswered questions will be given no mark.
January 25, 2025 | 09:36 AM IST
CMAT question paper 2025 pattern
The CMAT question paper 2025 will consist of five sections. Each section will have 20 questions carrying 80 marks each.
CMAT paper pattern |
Number of questions |
Marks |
Quantitative techniques and data interpretation |
20 |
80 |
Logical reasoning |
20 |
80 |
Language comprehension |
20 |
80 |
General awareness |
20 |
80 |
Innovation and entrepreneurship |
20 |
80 |
Total |
100 |
400 |
January 25, 2025 | 09:29 AM IST
CMAT 2025: PwBD category caterificate
Candidates claiming relaxation under the PwBD category must bring a PwBD certificate issued by an authorised medical officer.
January 25, 2025 | 09:17 AM IST
CMAT2025: MBA colleges accepting the NTA CMAT score
The CMAT cut-offs 2025 of best MBA colleges accepting the NTA CMAT score is given below.
B-School (Private) |
CMAT cut-offs 2024 |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai |
244 score |
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai |
280 score |
Goa Institute of Management, Goa |
260 score |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai |
246 score |
Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore |
200 score |
Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad |
200 score |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow |
200 score |
Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Secunderabad |
200 score |
Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar, Pune |
200 score + (Profile Based Shortlisting) |
MIT School of Business, Pune |
200 score |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida |
170 score |
Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS), Bangalore |
180 score |
Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior |
220 score |
Doon Business School, Dehradun |
160 score |
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Nagpur |
150 percentile |
IES Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai |
100 score |
SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai |
232 score |
Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi |
199 score |
Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi |
180 score |
NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai |
227 score |
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad |
250 score |
Acharya School of Management, Bangalore |
150 score |
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi |
160 score |
BIMTECH Greater Noida |
200 score |
National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), Jaipur |
100 score |
Mumbai Educational Trust’s (MET) Institute of Management, Mumbai |
218 score |
Indra School of Business Studies, Pune |
160 score |
January 25, 2025 | 09:09 AM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 end time
CMAT 2025 shift 1 exam will end at 12 noon. The exam is being held from 9 am to 12 noon.
January 25, 2025 | 09:00 AM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 begins
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the shift 1 of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025 today at 9 am.
January 25, 2025 | 08:52 AM IST
NTA CMAT admit card 2025
NTA CMAT admit card 2025 link is active on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
January 25, 2025 | 08:45 AM IST
CMAT previous year paper
There is no change in the CMAT 2025 exam pattern. As per the CMAT 2025 exam pattern, the CMAT 2025 question paper will have 100 questions in MCQ format.
January 25, 2025 | 08:37 AM IST
CMAT exam pattern
As per the CMAT 2025 exam pattern, the CMAT 2025 question paper will have 100 questions in MCQ format from Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
January 25, 2025 | 08:28 AM IST
CMAT 2025 exam city slip
The CMAT 2025 exam city slip was issued on January 17, 2025. Candidates can now download their CMAT 2025 city slip through the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.
January 25, 2025 | 08:21 AM IST
CMAT 2025 total candidates
Over 77,000 candidates are expected to appear for the CMAT 2025 MBA entrance exam this year.
January 25, 2025 | 08:13 AM IST
CMAT 2025 shift 1 timing
The CMAT 2025 exam will take place in two shifts. Shift 1 will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon.
January 25, 2025 | 08:05 AM IST
CMAT 2025 exam pattern
The exam will have five sections including logical reasoning, general awareness, language comprehension, innovation and entrepreneurship, quantitative techniques and data interpretation.
January 25, 2025 | 07:57 AM IST
CMAT negative marking
As per the marking scheme, one mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
January 25, 2025 | 07:49 AM IST
CMAT 2025 exam duration
CMAT 2025 exam will be conducted for a duration of three hours.
January 25, 2025 | 07:42 AM IST
CMAT marking scheme 2025
As per CMAT marking scheme, candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.
January 25, 2025 | 07:36 AM IST
Is CMAT 2025 admit card mandatory?
Yes, CMAT 2025 admit card is a mandatory document for the examination day. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without their hall tickets.
January 25, 2025 | 07:31 AM IST
CMAT admit card 2025 details
The CMAT admit card 2025 includes important details such as exam date and reporting time along with the exam time, exam venue, centre address, name, gender, registration number, and roll number.
January 25, 2025 | 07:25 AM IST
CMAT 2025 admit card credentials
Candidates can use their login credentials such as registration number and password to download the CMAT 2025 admit card.
January 25, 2025 | 07:17 AM IST
CMAT admit card 2025 link
Students registered the exam today can download their CMAT admit card 2025 through the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
January 25, 2025 | 07:12 AM IST
CMAT 2025 shift timings
The CMAT 2025 exam will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon and shift 2 will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
January 25, 2025 | 07:09 AM IST
CMAT 2025 exam date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025 today, January 25.
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