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CMAT Total Marks
CMAT Total Marks - CMAT 2022 exam date is April 9, 2022. The exam will be in a single slot. This year many changes are introduced to the CMAT exam by National Testing Agency.
- CMAT 2022 Exam Pattern is Revamped with reduced Number of Questions
- CMAT Exam duration 2022 is reduced to 3 Hours from 3½ Hours last year
- Optional Sectional in CMAT exam is Made Compulsory Section for CMAT 2022
- CMAT 2022 will be conducted in a single session from 3 PM to 6 PM on Saturday, April 9, 2022
AICTE has changed again the CMAT 2022 exam question paper pattern. Despite keeping the 5th section in the CMAT exam the number of questions and time duration for the exam has been reduced as compared to last year.
CMAT 2022 Exam Pattern: 10 Important Changes from Last Year
AICTE has announced following important changes in CMAT Exam Pattern 2022 as from last year:
Sl | CMAT 2022 Exam | CMAT 2021 Exam |
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7 | 20 Questions in Each of the five Sections | 25 Questions in Each of the five Sections |
1 | 5 Section Exam | Both 4 & 5 Section Exam |
6 | 5th section Score counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list | 5th section Score Not counted for Percentile calculation to prepare merit list |
9 | Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Candidates had to apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
3 | CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours | Option to attempt CMAT in Time duration of 3 hours or 3½ Hours |
2 | Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Optional 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
5 | No additional time for 5th Section | 30 Minutes additional time for 5th section |
8 | No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3 hours | No sectional time limit and candidates can attempt any question in any section within time limit of 3½ hours |
10 | Number of CMAT Test cities increased to 124 | Number of CMAT exam cities were 109 |
4 | Total Questions Reduced to 100 | Total Questions were 125 (Option to attempt 100 or 125 questions) |
NTA administers the CMAT exam on behalf of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CMAT exam 2022 is held in a revised exam structure in line with AICTE has revised the CMAT exam format. Learn more about the updated CMAT Exam pattern 2022 as well as the sectionsal structure as well as other significant changes to the questions.
CMAT 2022 Exam , for MBA admission 2022 in AICTE approved colleges. The exam will be administered by NTA according to the notification issued by the National Testing Agency on March 11 2022. CMAT 2021 is an online computer-based test. The exam format for CMAT is designed to assess the candidates' abilities across different sections such as Quantitative technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
National Testing Agency (NTA) An autonomous testing organisation founded by the Government of India, has been given the task to organize CMAT and other entrance exams for higher educational institutions , instead of AICTE. The CMAT 2022 exam pattern has been developed by NTA to assist Management Institutions to select suitable graduates for admission to all AICTE accredited Management programs. The CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges
CMAT Exam Pattern 2022: Highlights
CMAT 2022 exam pattern as shared by NTA will have 100 questions divided in five sections. The overall composition of CMAT 2022 exam pattern is as below:
CMAT Exam Pattern 2022 | CMAT 2022 Paper Details |
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CMAT 2022 Exam Date | Saturday April 9, 2022 |
CMAT 2022 Test Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Total Questions in CMAT 2022 Exam | 100 |
CMAT 2022 Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
CMAT 2022 Test slots | 2 (Morning 9AM to 12PM; Evening 3PM to 6PM) |
Type of Questions | MCQs-Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
Mode of CMAT 2022 Exam | Online Computer Based Test |
CMAT Scoring Pattern | #ERROR! |
Total Maximum Marks in CMAT | 400 |
Negative Marking | -1 Mark for Each Wrong Answer |
CMAT 2022 Pattern: Sectional Composition
The five Sections in CMAT 2022 paper pattern with number of questions and maximum scoring chances are as under
CMAT 2022 Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Section-wise |
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Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total: Sections-5 | 100 | 400 |
CMAT Paper Pattern: Activity, Do’s & Don’ts, Unique Features
- NTA has published CMAT Mock Test for the CMAT 2022 exam on the CMAT exam of NTA's website.
- Review the CMAT 2022 practice test to experience the computer-based online CMAT paper pattern . Make sure you become familiar with the layout, screens and navigation tools that are in the updated CMAT exam design.
- At the CMAT test site, every participant will sit at a desk equipped with an internet connection and will be given scratch paper to do calculations.
- When the CMAT exam has finished the test-taker is required to leave the paper on the desk.
- CMAT The rough work can't be done using any other form of paper or sheet since nothing else will be permitted inside the CMAT testing area. There will be no breaks during the CMAT examination.
- One of the main aspects in CMAT 2022 is that one of the key features in CMAT 2022 exam pattern is that no candidate who take part in CMAT 2022 will be disqualified even if they score low. The purpose of the test isn't to disqualify applicants from being admitted to AICTE approved management programs, but rather , to help institutions in selecting the most suitable candidates based on their merit.
Role of NTA in CMAT Exam 2022
The role of NTA is limited to conduct of CMAT 2022 exam. It has no role in granting approval to any PGDM or equivalent programme. AICTE is the authority to grant approval to different types of PGDM programmes of the management institutes.
CMAT 2021 Pattern Vs Pattern of Previous 3 Years CMAT Exams
Exam Details | CMAT 2022 | CMAT 2021 | CMAT 2020 |
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CMAT Exam Date | April 9, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | 28-Jan-20 |
CMAT conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) | National Testing Agency (NTA) | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
CMAT Testing Mode | Computer Based | Computer Based | Computer Based |
Training for CMAT Test Taking Methodology/Navigation | NTA centres across India to train candidates to understand CMAT paper pattern 2022 and Test Taking Strategy | NTA centres across India to train candidates to understand CMAT paper pattern 2021 and Test Taking Strategy | NTA centres across India to train candidates to understand CMAT paper pattern 2020 and Test Taking Strategy |
Changes in the cost of Registration | Rs.2000/- | Rs.2000/- | Rs.1400/- |
Sectional Composition of CMAT | 5 sections exam with 100 questions | 5 sections exam with 125 questions | 4 sections exam with 100 questions |
Scoring Pattern | #ERROR! | #ERROR! | #ERROR! |
Maximum Marks | 400 | 500 | 400 |
Difficulty Level | Expected Moderate | Moderate to Difficult | Slightly lower |
CMAT 2022 Exam: Important Dates
CMAT 2022 Exam Date | Key Date |
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CMAT 2022 Registration starts | February 16, 2022 |
CMAT 2022 Registration Closes | 17 March 2022 |
CMAT 2022 Admit Card Download starts | 28 March, 2022 |
CMAT 2022 Exam Date | 9 April 2022 |
CMAT 2022 Result Date | 16 April 2022 |