CMAT 2021 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the computer-based Common Management Admission Test 2021, or CMAT 2021, around the 4th week of January 2021. CMAT 2021 scores will be used by over 1000 b-schools across the country for admission to various management courses offered by them. The CMAT question paper 2021 will include 100 MCQs from logical reasoning, general awareness, language comprehension, and QT & DI sections. CMAT application form 2021 will open tentatively in the 1st week of November and can be filled by candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Interested applicants need to duly fill the CMAT application form and submit it before the last date. After the declaration of CMAT results 2021, the applicant has to apply separately to their choice of participating institute; each participating institute will then prepare CMAT merit lists for admission. Go through the rest of the article to learn the full details of CMAT 2021.
CMAT 2021 – At a Glance
| Name of the exam | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) |
| Exam level | National |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) mode |
| CMAT 2021 Participating Institute | More than 100 institutes across the country use CMAT scores for admission to various management courses. |
| Application process | Two stage process: The candidate has to first apply for appearing in CMAT 2021 After the candidate has qualified in the CMAT exam, they need to apply to the participating institute |
| Admission process | Participating institutes will shortlist candidates for Selection Procedure based on CMAT 2021 scores. Selection procedure may include the following steps: Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) |
| Official CMAT website | Click here |
| Information bulletin | Click here |
CMAT exam dates 2021
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| Start of ONLINE application | 1st week of November, 2020 |
| Last date to submit application form | Last week of November, 2020 |
| Payment of fee | 1st week of November – 1st week of December, 2020 |
| Choice of test city | 1st week of November – 1st week of December, 2020 |
| Issue of CMAT admit cards | 4th week of December, 2021 |
| CMAT 2021 exam date | 4th week of January, 2021 |
| Display of recorded response and release of provisional CMAT answer key 2021 | 1st week of February, 2021 |
| Invitatio of objections against provisional Answer Key | 1st week of February, 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | 1st week of February, 2021 |
CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2021
The applicant needs to go through the eligibility criteria of CMAT 2021 before proceeding to fill the CMAT application form. That being said, the eligibility requirements for the exam are pretty basic so literally anybody can appear in the exam.
CMAT 2021 eligibility criteria
| Parameter | Eligibility for CMAT exam 2021 |
| Qualifying exam | The candidate needs to have passed a Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline |
| Minimum marks in qualifying exam | No minimum marks marks prescribed. |
| Those appearing in qualifying exam in admission year | Such candidates may also apply. |
| Nationality | The candidate needs to have Indian nationality |
| Age limit | No upper or lower age limit has been prescribed. |
CMAT Registration 2021
Exam officials will start the CMAT 2021 registration cum application process tentatively in the first week of November 2020. To fill the CMAT 2021 application form, the applicant has to go to the official website and complete steps like registration, uploading of documents, payment of fee, and selection of test city.
How to fill CMAT application form 2021
- Fill in the application form – In this step, enter details like name, date of birth, mobile number and email id. On successful submission of the form, application number will be generated; note it down.
- Upload documents – Next the candidate will have to upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Document specifications:
| Document | Size | Format |
| Photograph | 10 kb– 200 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 4kb – 30 kb | JPG/JPEG |
- Pay the application fee – The candidate will next have to pay the category-specific fee in online mode using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, PAYTM.
CMAT application fee 2021
| Category | Male | Female |
| General | Rs 1,600 | Rs 1,000 |
| General-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs 800 | Rs 700 |
| Transgender | Rs 700 | Rs 700 |
- Take printout of the confirmation page – The candidate has to next at least four printouts of the Confirmation page once the fee has been successfully remitted.
- Select the exam city – In the final stage of the application process, select the test city.
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CMAT Exam Pattern 2021
The applicant needs to refer to the exam pattern of CMAT 2021 when preparing for the national-level exam. This will help them get a perspective as to what the examiner is trying to evaluate, how the evaluation is being done, and how the paper will be set. These insights can be used by the candidate to give teeth to their exam preparation.
CMAT 2021 exam pattern
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Duration of CMAT exam | 3 hours |
| Sections | Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension General Awareness |
| Section-wise questions | 25 questions will be asked from each section |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Marking scheme | 4 marks will be awarded for a correct answer; 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect response |
| Where to rough work | Exam officials will offer rough sheets and a pen for doing calculations. Once the exam ends, the candidate needs to hand over the rough sheet to the invigilator. |
CMAT Mock Test 2021
NTA will conduct a series of CMAT mock tests before the actual exam so that the candidate gets accustomed to the structure and format of the exam, learns navigation, and gets an overall feel of the exam. CMAT 2021 mock tests are usually opened close to the exam, especially when there are a few weeks or a month or so left for the exam. If mock tests are taken at the same time as the exam timings, one may also align their body clocks accordingly, which may help to get control over anxiety. Considering CMAT mock tests 2021 are a simulation of the real thing, they may also help the candidate learn how to deal with difficult situations and pace the exam.
CMAT Admit Card 2021
Exam officials will start issuing the admit card of CMAT 2021 in online mode for successfully registered candidates around the 4th week of December. The CMAT 2021 admit card has to be downloaded from the CMAT NTA website by entering one’s registration id and password. The CMAT admit card will carry important details like the name and roll number, exam date and timings, and name and address of the CMAT exam centre allotted to the candidate. On the day of the exam, one must bring with them a valid photo id proof along with the admit card.
CMAT Answer Key 2021
NTA will release the provisional CMAT 2021 answer key within a few days of the conduct of the computer-based test, along with the recorded responses. The provisional CMAT answer key 2021 will contain the answers to all 100 multiple-choice questions asked in the exam. So, using the answer key and the recorded responses, the candidate will be able to calculate probable scores, and thus their chances of admission. There will also be a provision to challenge the provisional CMAT answer key 2021. Complaint against a key(s) can be filed on payment of Rs. 1000 per question. The fee can be paid using net banking, or credit or debit cards.
