The CMAT 2025 is a computer-based test will be conducted on 25 January, 2025 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, follows a structured exam pattern to evaluate candidate's for management studies.

CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern: (Tentative)

Scheme / Pattern of Examination

The CMAT 2025 will consist of four sections with the number of questions and maximum scoring as mentioned below:

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.

The CMAT is designed to assess candidates' analytical thinking, reasoning skills, comprehension ability, general knowledge, and innovative mindset. Candidates can attempt question's from any section in any order, as there is no sectional time limit.

Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates devise an effective preparation strategy, focus on time management, and improve accuracy. Thorough practice of mock tests and previous papers is recommended to ace this competitative exam.

CMAT 2025 Reservations:

In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be applicable as mentioned below:

• 15% of the seats Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates.
• 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST) Candidates.
• 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Candidates as pet the Central List*
• 10% of the seats for General Economically Weaker Sections (General-EWS) Candidates.
• Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability

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.

The CMAT 2025 is a computer-based test will be conducted on 25 January, 2025 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, follows a structured exam pattern to evaluate candidate's for management studies.

CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern: (Tentative)

Scheme / Pattern of Examination

The CMAT 2025 will consist of four sections with the number of questions and maximum scoring as mentioned below:

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.

The CMAT is designed to assess candidates' analytical thinking, reasoning skills, comprehension ability, general knowledge, and innovative mindset. Candidates can attempt question's from any section in any order, as there is no sectional time limit.

Understanding the exam pattern helps candidates devise an effective preparation strategy, focus on time management, and improve accuracy. Thorough practice of mock tests and previous papers is recommended to ace this competitative exam.

CMAT 2025 Reservations:

In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be applicable as mentioned below:

• 15% of the seats Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates.
• 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST) Candidates.
• 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Candidates as pet the Central List*
• 10% of the seats for General Economically Weaker Sections (General-EWS) Candidates.
• Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability

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.