CMAT Preparation Guide
NTA (National Testing Agency)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for CMAT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
March 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction
Study Plan by Subject
Logical Reasoning
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Language Comprehension
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General Awareness
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Study Innovation & Entrepreneurship separately — this unique CMAT section covers startup concepts, design thinking, and innovation models
Target CMAT General Awareness aggressively — it is direct knowledge questions unlike CAT, making it high-scoring with preparation
Practise Logical Reasoning under timed conditions — CMAT has 180 minutes for 100 questions, so manage time to verify answers
Focus on JBIMS/SIMSREE cutoffs — scoring 340+ consistently in mocks is the preparation benchmark for top CMAT colleges
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 | 36 min |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 | 36 min |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 | 36 min |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 | 36 min |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | 36 min |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
December 2026
Next Exam Date
March 2027
Conducted By
NTA (National Testing Agency)
Frequently Asked Questions
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