CMAT 2020 Exam got over at 12.30 PM on January 28, 2020. as computer based test. The exam was conducted in a single slot from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM by NTA as a computer based test. More than 65000 candidates appeared in CMAT out of 74486 registered candidates. The exam was conducted in 104 cities across the country at 245 test centres from 30 States and Union Territories.
CMAT 2020 overall analysis reveals that the test has remained on predictable lines with moderate difficulty level but more difficult Verbal, Tricky Logical Reasoning and time taking Data Interpretation. GK has focused on current affairs along with static facts. The cut offs are not expected to go high.
This article by experts shares detailed CMAT 2020 analysis, expected cut offs for JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, GIM Goa, Great Lakes among other top MBA colleges
| CMAT Events | CMAT Exam Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| CMAT 2020 registration start date |
November 1, 2019 |
Registration process is online |
| Registration end date |
November 30, 2019 |
Registration process closes at 11:50 pm. |
| Registrations extended |
December 10, 2019 |
Fee can be paid till December 11, 2019 |
| Image correction window open |
November 11, 2019 |
Candidate can upload new image and signature if required |
| Image correction window closes |
December 11, 2019 |
Last date to remove image discrepancy |
| Admit card download begins |
December 24, 2019 |
To be available on the official website |
| CMAT 2020 exam |
January 28, 2020 |
Exam postponed from January 24 to 28; to be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Result announcement |
February 7, 2020 |
Scorecards to be released on the official website |
The CMAT 2020 eligibility criteria have been prescribed by National Testing Agency (NTA). All aspiring CMAT test takers should meet the below mentioned eligibility criteria of CMAT 2020.
Applicants must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for the CMAT 2020 exam. In case they do not fulfill all the eligibility criteria, their candidature will get cancelled during the admission phase
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, OBC, ST, SC | PWD | Online | Male | 1400 |
| General, OBC, ST, SC | PWD | Online | Female, Transgender | 700 |
The exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency (NTA) prescribes the CMAT 2020 exam pattern. The total duration of the computer-based online CMAT exam is 180 minutes and it consists of four distinct sections, namely, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.
As per the CMAT exam pattern 2020, a total of 100 questions are equally divided amongst the four sections (25 X 4 = 100). Each question carries four marks and the maximum score that can be obtained is 400. Each correct answer will fetch +4 marks and each incorrect will be penalised with a negative marking of -1 mark.
National Testing Agency, the new CMAT administering authority will conduct the selection procedure. As per the officials, the participating institutes will conduct their respective selection procedures for the candidates who would obtain the cutoff scores. The CMAT 2020 selection procedure varies within institutes. The selection procedure of CMAT 2020 mostly comprises of GD (Group Discussion), PI (Personal Interview) or WAT (Written Ability Test).