The CMAT 2023 is a computer-based test and it is likely to be scheduled on April/May 2023, in a single session. Earlier, CMAT exam has conducted AICTE, but now the exam is going to be conducted by the NTA. National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous testing organisation created by the Govt. of India.
CMAT 2023 Test Components | Key Details |
Exam Date | To be announed |
Test Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Total Questions | 100 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hrs (9:30 AM to 12:00 / 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM) |
Type of Questions | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
Mode of Exam | Online Computer Based Test |
Scoring Pattern | +4 Marks for Each Correct Answer |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Negative Marking | -1 Mark for Each Incorrect Answer |
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
The CMAT 2023 will consist of four sections with the number of questions and maximum scoring as mentioned below:
Type of Questions | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Enterpreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 400 |
Medium of Question Paper:
The medium of Question Paper shall be in English Only.
Marking Scheme:
1. Each question carries 04 (Four) Marks.
2. For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (Four) Marks.
3. For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.
4. Un-answered / un-attempted will be given one marks.
5. To answer a question, the candidate need to choose one option as correct option.
6. However, after a process of Challenges of the Answer key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.
7. In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.
CMAT 2023 Reservations:
In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be applicable as mentioned below:
Each category will have 5% reservations for the candidates with 40% or more disability as defined in Section 2 (r) and (zc) of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
In the case of the Institutes run / aided / recognized by State Governments, the reservation policy of the respective State Governments shall be applicable.