CMAT EXAM 2025: important dates, eligibility criteria, registration & application process

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CMAT EXAM 2025: important dates, eligibility criteria, registration & application process

The CMAT EXAM 2025 will be held on January 25, 2025. NTA has announced the exam and registration date for CMAT EXAM 2025. CMAT can be a national-level MBA entrance exam for MBA admission. Check all CMAT 2025 Exam Dates, Admit, Fee, Registration, Score, Pattern, Time Table, and Cutoff here.

The CMAT EXAM 2025 exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency(NTA) to accredit some of the top MBA colleges in India. CMAT is conducted in computerized test mode at more than 300 test centers in different cities of India. Top colleges that accept CMAT scores are JBIMS, KJ Somaiaya, Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Great Lakes Institute of Management, KIIT School of Management, Amity University, BIMTECH, Goa Institute of Management, Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Gitam School of Management.

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CMAT Exam 2025: Important Dates & Eligibility

Important Dates

Event Date
CMAT 2025 Registration 14th November 2024
Registration Ends 13th December 2024
Form Correction Window 15th Dec 2024 – 17th Dec 2024
CMAT Admit Card Release 20th January 2025
CMAT Exam 25th January 2025
Answer Key Challenge One week after the exam
Result Declaration Three weeks after the exam
City Intimation Announcement 17th January 2025
Duration 180 minutes (03:00 Hrs)
Timing of Examination To be announced later on the website

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college/university.
  • Students in the final year of graduation awaiting results are also eligible to appear.
  • There is no minimum score requirement for the CMAT 2025 exam.
  • There is no age limit for applicants.

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CMAT Exam 2025: Registration, Pattern & Top MBA Colleges

CMAT 2025 Registration & Application Process

  1. Visit the CMAT 2025 official website.
  2. Click on 'Registration link for CMAT 2025' → 'New Registration'.
  3. Enter personal details and choose a password to create a login ID.
  4. Login using the credentials received in the mail.
  5. Fill out the application form with all required details.
  6. Pay the application fee through debit/credit card or net banking.
  7. Select up to four preferred exam cities.

CMAT 2025 Fees

  • INR 2,500 for General / EWS / OBC-NCL (Male)
  • INR 1,250 for Females, Third Gender, and reserved category students

CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Parameter Details
Number of Sections Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mode Online
Duration 180 minutes
Number of Questions 100
Total Marks 400
Marking Scheme +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect

CMAT 2025 Syllabus

Section Important Topics
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Mixtures, Geometry, Graphs, Quadratic & Linear Equations
Logical Reasoning Analytical Reasoning, Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix, Blood Relation Tests
Language Comprehension Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Para-jumbles
General Awareness Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up business questions

Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT 2025

JBIMS, Mumbai

Cut-off: 99.9 percentile

Goa Institute of Management

Cut-off: 95-99 percentile

KJ Somaiya IMS

Cut-off: 95-99 percentile

SIMSREE, Mumbai

Cut-off: 99 percentile

Great Lakes, Chennai

Cut-off: 95-99 percentile

University of Pune

Cut-off: 95-99 percentile

FAQs – CMAT 2025 Exam, Eligibility, and Application

Find answers to frequently asked questions about CMAT 2025, including exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and form corrections.

What is the CMAT 2025 exam date, and when can I start registering?
The CMAT 2025 exam is expected to be held in January 2025. Registration typically begins in November 2024. Check the official CMAT website for exact dates and deadlines.
What are the eligibility criteria for CMAT 2025?
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline. Final-year students are eligible if their results are declared before the admission process concludes.
How is the CMAT 2025 exam structured?
CMAT 2025 has four sections: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. It is a computer-based test with 100 questions (25 per section) and a total duration of 3 hours.
What is the application fee for CMAT 2025?
The expected application fee is ₹2,000 for General category male candidates and ₹1,000 for female candidates, SC/ST, PwD, and EWS categories. Verify the official notification for any updates.
Can I edit my CMAT 2025 application form after submission?
Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) usually provides a correction window after application submission. Candidates can edit most fields except email ID and mobile number.

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