NTA (National Testing Agency) surprised everyone with the notification of the CMAT 2025. Everyone is expecting the notification to come out in February and the exam will be conducted on the month of May 2025. But CMAT 2025 registration is started from November 14, 2025, and remains open till December 15, 2024. Also, the exam of CMAT will be conducted on the 25th of January 2025. The timings of the Exam are not out yet and the exam will have 5 sections like the last few years. Admit cards for the candidates will be available to download from 20th January.
Overview of CMAT Exam
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency | Once per year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Medium | English |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Number of Sections | 5 Sections |
| Purpose | Admission to MBA/PGDM Programs |
| Official Website | https://cmat.nta.nic.in |
CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Here are the key eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to apply for the CMAT 2025 exam:
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply for CMAT 2025.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply, provided their degree is completed before the commencement of the academic year.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in CMAT 2025.
CMAT 2025 Syllabus
The CMAT 2025 exam tests aspirants across five distinct sections. Here is a breakdown of each section’s topics:
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation (QT & DI)
- Topics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, Data Interpretation, etc.
- Logical Reasoning (LR)
- Topics: Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Statement Assumptions, Analogy, etc.
- Language Comprehension (English)
- Topics: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Grammar, etc.
- General Awareness (GA)
- Topics: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economics, Static GK, Science & Technology, etc.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Topics: Entrepreneurship basics, Innovations, Real-world case studies, Business strategy insights, etc.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores in India
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai |
| 2 | SIMSREE – Sydenham Institute of Management Studies |
| 3 | K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai |
| 4 | Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai |
| 5 | Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore |
| 6 | PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences), Pune |
| 7 | Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa |
| 8 | Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra |
| 9 | Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| 10 | IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University |
| 11 | Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow |
| 12 | Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata |
| 13 | NIBM Pune |
| 14 | ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai |
| 15 | Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore |
| 16 | Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore |
| 17 | PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore |
| 18 | Amity University, Noida |
| 19 | KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar |
| 20 | AIMS Institutes, Bangalore |
FAQs About CMAT 2025
The fee is typically INR 2000 for General category candidates and INR 1000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Please confirm the exact amount on the official website.
Yes, the NTA provides a correction window to modify your application form details within a specified timeframe.
Yes, there is a penalty of -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Yes, students in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided their degree is completed before the start of the academic year
The section includes topics on entrepreneurship basics, innovation strategies, business case studies, and more. Focus on both theory and real-world application.