A three-hour aptitude test called the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is used to select candidates for admission to management programs. The CMAT is given by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to applicants for MBA and PGDM programs.
Benefits of CMAT exam?
The quantity of MBA programs in India that accept the CMAT is one advantage. Because of its moderate difficulty, in-depth research is not necessary. Women and candidates from reserved categories also receive a discount on the application fee.
Details of CMAT 2024 Exam
| Section | Total questions | Maximum Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
CMAT Application and Registration Procedure 2025
Online registration and application are required for the CMAT. The CMAT-NTA website has the form available for use. The CMAT 2024 application procedure is as follows:
- Visit the CMAT 2025 webpage.
- Select “CMAT 2025 registration link.”
- ‘New Registration’ will open.
- To establish a login ID, enter your personal information and select a password.
- Use the ID shared in the mail to log in.
- Provide the necessary information on the CMAT 2024 form.
- Use online banking or a debit/credit card to pay the fee.
Candidates will be assigned to the CMAT 2025 exam centers based on their preferences. On the application form, candidates may designate up to four cities as their preferred locations for the CMAT exam.
CMAT Charges for 2025
Before the deadline for submitting the CMAT form, the fee must be paid. The CMAT 2025 application form will not be approved if the fee is not paid in full.
For General, EWS, and OBC-NCL (Male), INR 2,000
For females, third gender, and reserved category students, the cost is INR 1,000.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) | INR 2,000 |
| General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Female) | INR 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PWD (Male) | INR 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PWD (Female) | INR 1,000 |
| Transgender | INR 1,000 |
Cut off of CMAT 2025
The minimum percentile score needed to be admitted to MBA/PGDM programs is the CMAT cut-off of 2024. NTA releases the CMAT results. The cut-off point for each college’s MBA courses will be based on the scores received. CMAT cut-offs are typically published by colleges as percentiles. The relative measure of your test results compared to all test takers is the CMAT cut-off percentile. If your CMAT 2024 score is higher than 99% of exam participants, it is referred to as the CMAT 99 percentile.
Admission Procedure for 2025
Admission to the MBA program via the CMAT is determined by the minimum cut-off score established by the participating institutes. For applicants who meet the CMAT requirements, the B-Schools do group discussions and individual interviews instead of the NTA handling the admissions process. At the designated time, you must complete the entrance form for the school of your choice. Your selection for MBA/PGDM courses will be based on how well you perform in GD and PI.
Common Management Admission Test | India
CMAT Customer Care
Email ID: cmat@nta.ac.in
Contact No. : 011-40759000
