
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level management entrance exam which was conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) till 2018. As per a recent announcement made by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, the exam will now be conducted by the newly formed National Testing Agency (NTA). However, the eligibility, pattern, and other details related to the exam will remain the same. All the AICTE-approved B-Schools accept the CMAT score for admission to their postgraduate management courses.
CMAT 2021 Latest Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online application for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2021) on its official website. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the CMAT 2021 online at cmat.nta.nic.in on or before 22nd January 2021. However, the last date for submission of Examination fee (through SBI/HDFC Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking & Paytm Payment Modes) is 23rd January 2021.
The NTA will conduct the computer-based CMAT 2021 examination from 22nd to 27th February 2021. The examination will be held in two shifts, i.e. from 9am to 12noon and from 3 to 6pm.
CMAT 2021 Quick Overview -
Exam Name |
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) |
Exam conducting authority |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Official Website |
https://www.nta.ac.in/ |
Mode of Exam |
Computer Based Test |
Type of questions |
Objective type questions |
Number of questions |
100 |
Number of Sections/Subjects |
There will be 4 sections, and each section will comprise of 25 questions |
Name of Subject/section |
Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Comprehension, and General Awareness |
Marking Scheme |
4 marks will be given for every correct answer |
Negative Marking |
1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer |
Duration of Exam |
3 Hours |