CMAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines - Tips, Dress Code, Documents to Carry

CMAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines: The CMAT 2024 examination has been scheduled in May 2024, by the NTA following all necessary protocols. The exam will be conducted in two different shifts from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Candidates must follow all the CMAT 2024 exam day guidelines for a smooth and hassle-free exam experience. Candidates have to carry other necessary documents along with the CMAT admit card to complete the verification process at the CMAT exam center.

Like other management entrance exams in India, the Common Management Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to management programs offered by various colleges in India. Around 10-12% of the top MBA colleges available in India accept CMAT scores. Some of the good colleges available under CMAT are NIT Durgapur, SIMSREE, Goa Institute of Management, Goa, BIMTECH, and Greater Noida.

Every candidate has their own strategy to prepare for the exam. Some students try to revise all the topics that they have prepared while some focus on taking a break so that they can attempt the exam with a fresh mind. Let's take a look at some of the CMAT 2024 exam day tips and guidelines.

Also Read: CMAT 2024 on May 4: List of documents required on exam day

CMAT 2024 Exam Day Tips

Given below are some exam day tips for CMAT 2024:

Check your Documents: Before going for the exam, make sure you carry your Admit Card and ID Proof. You are not allowed to carry calculators, wristwatches, cell phones, etc.

Give Proper Rest to Your Mind and Body: You should give proper rest to your mind and body. Sometimes, students don’t give proper rest to their minds and then they feel uncomfortable while sitting in the examination hall. You can also listen to music as it will help you unwind.

Reach the Test Centre Before the Time Allotted to You: Reaching the examination center before the time allotted to you can help you get familiar with the environment. It is feasible for the candidates to report at their test centre at least one hour prior to the test schedule. Examination time can be verified from the admit card. While going to the examination centre, you are advised to carry the admit card along with other required documents. 

Be Confident: You must be confident while preparing for the exam. Try not to get stuck on one question. If you are not confident about any answer and are not sure if the answer is correct then you can skip that question and proceed to the next one. You can also listen to motivational speeches that can help boost your confidence.

Manage Your Time Wisely: You are advised to manage your time wisely. The maximum time for the CMAT entrance exam is 180 minutes (3 hours). You have the freedom to choose the order of sections since there is no sectional time-limit in CMAT. You should also keep some time aside for revision before submitting the paper. Revising the paper will allow you to ensure that you have not missed anything in the paper.

Check Seating Arrangements: Thefirst thing that a candidate needs to do after reaching the exam centre is to check their seat first. Candidates will find the details regarding the seating arrangements in the notice attached either within the premises or at the exam centre gate. Candidates are advised to take their allocated seats immediately. They must not leave the examination hall before the completion of the exam.

CMAT 2024 - Strategies to Crack the Test

• First, read the questions carefully and mark the ones that can be attempted easily.
• Do not waste more than 2 minutes on a specific question and move on to the next. CMAT has a difficult marking scheme since one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Acknowledging this, candidates must leave the questions which are not attemptable.
• Candidates must ensure that they have enough time to revise and re-check the answers marked before submitting. 
• Finally, candidates must check if they have left any questions unanswered in haste.

CMAT 2024 Dress Code

NTA hasn't prescribed any dress code as such for the exam but candidates are advised to dress in a simple manner so that they do not have to face any extra checking at the CMAT exam centre. Some of the guidelines/ suggestions pertaining to the dress code for CMAT 2024 are as follows:

• Plain jeans or trousers
• Wear slippers and avoid shoes (closed footwear is not allowed in the exam hall)
• T-shirts with no pocket
• Candidates will be given a fresh 3-ply mask before entering. They will have to wear a face mask for the entire duration, before, during, and after the exam
• Jewellery is not allowed inside the exam hall
• Hand sanitizer, transparent water bottle, mask and gloves, a simple transparent ballpoint pen, CMAT admit card with a self-declaration form and a valid ID proof, and an original passport-size photo to paste on the attendance sheet.
• Footwear having thick soles and clothes with large buttons are not allowed inside the exam hall.

CMAT 2024 Exam Day- Documents to Carry to the CMAT 2024 Exam Centre

Applicants are required to carry certain documents to the CMAT exam centre. These are important for identity verification as well as for helping candidates take the exam. Here is a checklist of items candidates are required to carry to the CMAT exam centre.

• Ensure you carry your CMAT 2024 Admit Card
• One Passport size photograph (same as uploaded with the Online Application Form) 
• A valid Photo ID Proof in original (PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E- Aadhaar/Ration Card/ Bank Passbook with Photograph)
• Original and attested copy of valid PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, in case of a physically disabled candidate, if claiming relaxation under the PwD category.

Note:

(i) ID Cards issued by Schools/ Colleges/ Universities/ Coaching Centres, AADHAR enrollment receipts without AADHAR NUMBER, and PHOTOCOPIES OR Images Stored in mobile phones, etc. will NOT be accepted

(ii) No Candidate would be allowed to enter the Examination Centre, without identity verification.

CMAT 2024 Exam Day - What Not to Carry to the CMAT 2024 Exam Centre

Candidates are prohibited from bringing the following personal belongings to the exam centre:

• Instrument/ Geometry/ Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material)
• Eatables and Water (loose or packed)
• Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/ Microphone/ Pager
• Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder
• Watch including Electronic Watches having the facilities of calculator, any metallic item, or electronic gadgets/ devices

CMAT 2024 Exam Day - What to Follow Inside the Examination Hall?

CMAT Admit Card is a mandatory document to be carried to the examination hall.

• During the examination, candidates will receive a pen/pencil and blank paper sheets for rough work.
• Candidates are required to write their name and Roll Number at the top of the sheet. It is mandatory to return the sheets and Admit Card to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall.
• Candidates must provide the necessary details in the Attendance Sheet, including their signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, and photograph pasted at the designated place. The Left-Hand Thumb Impression must be clear and unsmudged.
• Any candidate found engaging in unfair practices during the examination will have their candidature automatically canceled without prior notice. 

We hope that these preparation tips will help you prepare well for CMAT. You can also prepare your own strategy that works for you by referring to the pointers given above. The most important tip is to be confident while answering questions.

CMAT 2024 Last-Minute Preparation Tips

Let’s look at some of the last-minute preparation tips for the CMAT 2024 exam that can help increase the chances of getting a good MBA college.

• Prepare Your Schedule: Allocate equal effort to all topics by creating a timetable based on your strengths and weaknesses. Divide your remaining time into a 60-30 ratio for focused topics and quick reviews. Planning your schedule will help manage time effectively.
• Utilize Previous Years' Papers and Mock Tests: Devote significant time to solving mock tests and previous years' question papers to build confidence and gauge the exam's difficulty level. Numerous online resources offer both paid and free mock series and downloadable CMAT question papers.
• Leverage Online Study Groups and Channels: Explore YouTube and other platforms for CMAT preparation channels providing valuable practice questions and insights.
• Consider Crash Courses: Enroll in crash courses offered by institutes for quick revision, mock tests, and essential question review. Assess your current preparation level before deciding on enrollment.
• Enhance Calculation Skills: Strengthen your calculating abilities, particularly for the Arithmetic section, to save time during the exam. Efficient calculations are crucial for swift problem-solving.
• Emphasize Practice: Regular practice is essential for success in entrance exams. Candidates who practice consistently have higher success rates in solving questions compared to those who do not maintain a regular practice regimen.

All these strategies will take your preparation to the next level.

Also Read:Documents Required to Fill CMAT 2024 Application Form

That was all about CMAT Exam Day Guidelines, candidates must check out the articles mentioned below to know more about the exam. With that, we wish you the best of luck with your CMAT exam preparation!

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