The notification for conduct of CMAT 2017 is expected to be released by AICTE in the first week of November 2016. One having Bachelor’s degree can take this test. Admissions to the Post Graduate Management courses in over 400 B-Schools in India will be granted on the basis of the CMAT scores.

Important Dates – CMAT 2017 (Tentative)

Commencement of Online Registration
1st week of November 2016

Last date to fill and submit the online application form
2nd week of December 2016

Last Date to submit application fee in cash at SBI Bank
2nd week of December 2016

Trial Test will be available in
2nd week of December 2016

Admit Card to be released in
1st week of January 2017

CMAT 2017 to be held in
2nd week of January 2017

Date of Result declaration and release of Merit List
3rd week of January 2017


CMAT 2017 Eligibility Criteria

One from any discipline (General category) having obtained a minimum 50% in the 3 year graduation course or equivalent qualification recognized by the MHRD can apply.


CMAT 2017 Exam Pattern

The questions in CMAT 2017 are divided in 4 sections with multiple choice questions.

The questionnaire is divided into the following questions and each section carries 25 questions having a maximum of 100 marks.

• Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
• Logical reasoning
• Language comprehension
• General awareness

One can score 4 marks for each right answer and lose 1 mark for each wrong answer.

One can also swap to any section at any point in time during the exam as per convenience.

The Quantitative techniques section covers subjects such as Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Number Systems, Set Theory, Permutations & Combinations and other miscellaneous topics.

In Data Interpretation, the subjects covered are table’s calculation, Line & Bar Graphs, Pie Charts; Case lets based DI, Combination Tables/Graphs, Reasoning – Tables, Graphs and miscellaneous or non classifiable concepts & Unusual Graphs
In Logical Reasoning, the topics covered are Circular, Linear, Blood Relations & Family Trees, Groupings Tabular Arrangements, Visual Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Reasoning Series, Truth / Lies and multiple other concepts and miscellaneous or Non Classifiable concepts.

Reading Comprehension covers topics based on: Passage Structure, Inference Fact, Tone, Main Idea or Title or Author, Attitude, or miscellaneous type passages.

General Knowledge (GK) covers informational topics from news, sports, history, etc
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