CMAT Entrance Examination

Government-Regulated MBA Gateway. Transparency. Merit. Opportunity.

CMAT Entrance Examination is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission into MBA and PGDM programs offered by AICTE-approved management institutions across India. Being a government-regulated exam, CMAT ensures a transparent, merit-based, and standardised admission framework for postgraduate management education.

CMAT Entrance Examination என்பது இந்தியாவில் MBA / PGDM சேர்க்கைக்காக நடத்தப்படும் தேசிய அளவிலான அரசு அங்கீகாரம் பெற்ற நுழைவுத் தேர்வாகும். AICTE கட்டுப்பாட்டின் கீழ் நடைபெறுவதால், CMAT சேர்க்கை முறையில் அதிக வெளிப்படைத்தன்மை மற்றும் நம்பகத்தன்மை உள்ளது.

What is CMAT? 

CMAT is a standardised management aptitude test designed to assess a candidate’s readiness for postgraduate management education. CMAT evaluates quantitative ability, logical reasoning, language comprehension, general awareness, and innovation-related thinking.

CMAT என்பது மேலாண்மை கல்விக்குத் தேவையான கணிதத் திறன், தர்க்க சிந்தனை, மொழித் திறன் மற்றும் பொது அறிவை மதிப்பிடும் தேசிய அளவிலான தேர்வாகும்.

Why CMAT is Important for MBA Aspirants

CMAT is not a private exam.
It is a national, AICTE-backed MBA admission pathway.

CMAT ensures:

• Government-regulated admission framework
• Single national merit list
• Acceptance in AICTE-approved colleges
• Transparent and fair selection
• Lower application cost compared to CAT

CMAT மூலம் MBA சேர்க்கை பெறுவது பாதுகாப்பான மற்றும் நம்பகமான வழியாகும்.

CMAT Entrance Exam – Key Highlights

Examination Name:

• Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

Conducting Authority:

• National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level:

• National Level (Postgraduate)

Courses Covered:

• MBA | PGDM

Mode of Examination:

• Computer-Based Test (Online)

Frequency:

• Once a year

Score Validity:

• 1 Academic Year
• Institutions Accepting CMAT
• AICTE-Approved B-Schools across India

CMAT என்பது government-controlled MBA entrance exam ஆகும்.

Who Can Apply for CMAT?

CMAT is suitable for:

• Final-year undergraduate students
• Graduates from any discipline
• Candidates aiming for AICTE-approved MBA colleges
• Students seeking transparent admission process
• Aspirants from Tamil Nadu and all Indian states

UG degree இல்லாமல் CMAT எழுத முடியாது.

Courses Available Through CMAT

Management Programs

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)

CMAT மூலம் industry-oriented management education பெற முடியும்.

Eligibility Criteria for CMAT

• To appear for CMAT, candidates must:
• Hold a recognised bachelor’s degree
• Final-year students are also eligible
• No upper age limit
• No minimum percentage restriction to write CMAT
• Eligibility simple, process transparent.

Minimum Eligibility Marks (Qualifying Criteria)

CMAT does not declare a fixed qualifying mark.

However:

• Cut-offs are decided institute-wise

Cut-off varies based on:

• College reputation

• Category

• Seat availability

• Applicant volume

Same CMAT score. Different college outcome.

CMAT Exam Pattern – Clear Overview

Exam Duration:

• 3 Hours

Total Questions:

• 100

Total Marks:

• 400

Sections Include

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation:

• Arithmetic

• Algebra

• Data analysis

Logical Reasoning:

• Analytical reasoning

• Logical puzzles

Language Comprehension:

• Reading comprehension

• Grammar & vocabulary

General Awareness:

• Current affairs

• Business & economy

• Static GK

Innovation & Entrepreneurship:

• Start-up awareness

• Business ideas

• Entrepreneurial thinking

Marking Scheme:

• +4 for correct answer

• −1 for wrong answer

CMAT தேர்வு aptitude + awareness + innovation thinking-ஐ ஒருங்கிணைத்து மதிப்பிடுகிறது.

How CMAT Score Works

CMAT result includes:

• Raw score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Percentile score

Colleges shortlist candidates based on:

• CMAT rank

• Category

• Institute cut-off norms

Small rank difference → big college difference.

CMAT Admission Process

Step 1: CMAT Exam

• Candidate appears for CMAT.

Step 2: Result Declaration

• NTA releases scorecard & rank.

Step 3: College Application

• Candidates apply to CMAT-accepting colleges.

Step 4: GD / PI / WAT

• Selection rounds conducted by institutes.

Step 5: Final Admission Offer

• Admission confirmed based on composite score.
• CMAT admission process decentralised but rule-based.

Colleges Accepting CMAT

Examples (Indicative)

• AICTE-approved private B-schools

• State-level reputed MBA colleges

• Autonomous management institutes

• (CMAT is not accepted by IIMs.)

Advantages of Qualifying CMAT

Academic Benefits

• AICTE-approved MBA programs

• Government-regulated admission

Career Benefits

• Entry into management roles

• Corporate & business career pathways

Practical Benefits

• Moderate competition

• Affordable application & exam fees

Long-Term Benefits

• Management & leadership skills

• Stable career growth

Reporting to College After CMAT Admission

• Accept admission offer within deadline

• Submit original documents

• Pay fees and complete joining

• Late reporting may lead to cancellation.

Helpline & Official Support

Official information is released by:

• National Testing Agency (NTA)

• CMAT Official Website

• Individual institute portals

Students should rely only on official NTA notifications.

Important Links for CMAT

• CMAT Official Website (NTA)

• AICTE Official Website

• Participating Institute Websites

CMAT vs CAT vs MAT

CAT = Elite & highly competitive
CMAT = Government-regulated & transparent
MAT = Flexible & multi-attempt MBA path