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CMAT 2023 Analysis by Hitbullseye: Check Detailed Section-wise Analysis

Tiyasa Khanra
Tiyasa KhanraUpdated On: February 13, 2023 01:56 pm IST | CMAT
The CMAT 2023 analysis by Hitbullseye experts is highly sought after by candidates. Check out the difficulty level and section-wise CMAT previous year analysis and expected cutoff!    
CMAT Analysis by Hitbullseye

CMAT 2023 Analysis by Hitbullseye: Every year, Hitbullseye provides a CMAT analysis after the test has been conducted successfully. The same includes an in-depth analysis of the difficulty level of the exam, modifications to the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and anticipated cutoffs.

As per previous-year trends, the CMAT exam has a moderate difficulty level. This is primarily because of the fact that even if a test taker scores zero, they are not disqualified from the CMAT exam. 

The exam notification and details will soon be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). CMAT 2023, which offers MBA/PGDM admission to institutes accredited by the AICTE, is expected to have 100 questions with a total duration of 3 hours. Candidates can look at the CMAT exam analysis 2022 by Hitbullseye in the meantime to aid in their preparation and gain an understanding of how many attempts they should make in order to achieve a good CMAT percentile. 

Also Read:List of MBA Colleges Accepting 80-90 Percentile in CMAT 2023

CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern 

Before reading Hitbullseye’s analysis for CMAT 2023, candidates must take a look at the CMAT exam pattern. The CMAT exam will be conducted as a paper-based exam over a span of three hours. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam. Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship are the five categories from which the questions will be framed. The table below displays the entire exam pattern:

CMAT Section

No of Questions 

Marks per question 

Sectional Marks 

Logical Reasoning 

20

4

80

Language Comprehension

20

4

80

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

20

4

80

General Awareness 

20

4

80

Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

20

4

80

Total 

100

400


CMAT 2023 Marking Scheme

The following marking scheme is followed for CMAT 2023:

  • 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
  • 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
  • No marks will be deducted for the unattempted question/s.

CMAT 2023 Analysis by Hitbullseye

Numerous test-related parameters will be included in the analysis, including the level of difficulty, the topics on which the questions will be based, and the percentage of attempts that would be successful for each section. The CMAT 2023 Hitbullseye analysis is carried out only after the exam has started. 

CMAT Section

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Logical Reasoning 

To be Updated

To be Updated

Language Comprehension

To be Updated

To be Updated

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

To be Updated

To be Updated

General Awareness 

To be Updated

To be Updated

Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

To be Updated

To be Updated

Overall

To be Updated

To be Updated

CMAT 2022 Analysis by Hitbullseye

The section-wise analysis of the CMAT 2022 question paper is provided below:

Quant & DI 

The difficulty level of the quantitative aptitude section ranged from easy to moderate. This component included problems from almost every subject area, including number systems, averages, time and work, ratios, profit and loss calculations, time, speed and distance calculations, geometry, data sufficiency, algebra, mensuration, numbers, probability, and clocks.

One difficult question on logical math was also included. There were easy questions on bar diagrams in the DI portion. The line diagrams, tables, and pie chart questions on the test were easy. The questions on several graphs and blocks ranged from moderate to difficult. 

Reasoning 

In comparison to the Quant portion, the Reasoning segment had a mixture of easy, moderate, and challenging questions. Compared to the questions on logical reasoning, verbal reasoning was more difficult. Syllogisms, Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and Critical Reasoning were the four topics covered in the reasoning part. Analytical reasoning, series, and syllogism questions were all included in this section, and the difficulty level of these questions ranged from simple to moderate. There were also CR questions, and they ranged in difficulty from easy to moderate. Analytical reasoning problems were primarily single questions that were easier to attempt. 

Verbal 

The difficulty level of the Verbal section varied from easy to moderate. There were three brief passages, each with three questions, each with a separate theme, such as endangered languages, international trade organizations, and who decides what status developing nations should have. The initial set of questions that focused on grammar and critical thinking was simple. After that, reading comprehension-based questions were asked. Questions were framed based on the author's perspective, facts, and vocabulary. The difficulty level of the questions ranged from easy to moderate.

The questions based on sentence completion were easy to moderate in difficulty. It was challenging to answer questions based on sentence rearrangement. Additionally, there were questions on synonyms and analogies. The difficulty level of the questions varied from easy to difficult. 

There was one easy question based on linguistic inferences, facts, and judgement. The difficulty level of the questions based on Grammar varied from moderate to difficult. Questions were based on preposition errors, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms, one-word substitution, Complete Para Jumbling, and sentence rearrangement. In order to score 90 percentile in CMAT 2022, candidates needed to answer 16-19 questions with 80-85% accuracy.

General Awareness 

The difficulty level of this part of the paper was moderate. Business and economy, worldwide and national authors of books, finance and banking, sports, politics, history, science, and technology were all covered in this section. Questions from current affairs were asked, and anyone who reads a newspaper or has a thorough understanding of what's happening in the world would be able to answer them without difficulty. The paper had predominantly static GK questions, and there were questions on politics, science, awards, etc. This part of the paper must be given a lot less time. 

CMAT 2023 Score vs Percentile: Expected

The following are the expected percentiles against scores for CMAT 2023:

CMAT 2023 Score

Percentile

315-350

100

286-310

99.1-99.99

261-285

90-99

201-260

81-89

171-200

71-80


Expected CMAT 2023 Cutoff of Top Colleges 

Candidates receive greater percentile from NTA even with low scores. The 95 to 99.99 percentile is now awarded to scores between 251 and 340 out of a maximum of 400. Following is a list of some of the top MBA colleges with predicted CMAT percentile cutoffs for admission in 2023:

Also Read: Check these Important Topics to Score Well in CMAT 2023

The CMAT results are released 7 to 10 days after the exam date. No scorecard will be sent via post or email; the result will be available for download from the NTA CMAT official website. Your percentage is not displayed on the CMAT scorecard. You will be able to view your overall and sectional CMAT scores along with your overall India rank, but no percentile will be given.

For any information related to CMAT 2023, please call our helpline number 1800-572-9877 to connect with an MBA admissions expert. 

FAQs

What score equals above 90 percentile in CMAT 2023?

A score above 261 equals more than 90 percentile in CMAT 2023. 

What score is a 100 percentile in CMAT 2023?

A 100 percentile in the CMAT 2023 exam corresponds to a score ranging from 315 to 350 out of a total score of 400.

What score is a 99 percentile in the CMAT 2023 exam?

A 99 percentile in the CMAT 2023 exam corresponds to a score ranging from 286 to 310 out of a total score of 400.

Is there a sectional time-limit in the CMAT 2023 exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit in the CMAT 2023 exam and candidates are allowed to attempt any question in any section within a time limit of 3 hours.  

How many questions are there in each section in the CMAT 2023 exam?

There are 20 questions in each section in the CMAT 2023 exam. There are five sections in total, and hence the total number of questions is 100. In CMAT 2021, there were 125 questions. 

Is the 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship compulsory?

Yes, the 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship was made compulsory in CMAT 2022. No additional time will be given for this section. This section was optional in CMAT 2021, and additional time was provided as well.

What is the required CMAT 2023 rank/score for MBA admission in top colleges?

The required CMAT 2023 score for MBA admission in top colleges is 240 or higher. Additionally, candidates have to secure a rank within 5000.

Is there negative marking in CMAT 2023?

Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer. However, no marks will be deducted for the unattempted question/s.

What is the total marks of CMAT 2023?

The total marks of CMAT 2023 is 400. There will be a total of 100 questions in CMAT 2023 carrying 4 marks each.

How many sections will be there in the CMAT 2023 question paper?

There will be five sections with 20 questions in each section in the CMAT 2023 question paper. The sections are Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

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