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Predict your percentile based on your CMAT performance
Predict NowCMAT 2022 new exam pattern has been released by NTA along with the official notification for the CMAT exam. The CMAT exam pattern 2022 is available on the official CMAT website, cmat.nta.nic.in. This year, NTA has introduced some changes to the CMAT exam pattern i.e, 4 sections having 25 questions each have now been changed to 5 sections having 20 questions each. CMAT 2022 will have five sections namely, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
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The optional ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ section was introduced for the aspirants in 2021. It is very important to understand the entire CMAT exam pattern 2022 to be completely prepared for the exam.
The CMAT 2022 exam pattern consists of a few essential things that are visible on the question paper. These comprise the total number of questions, total marks, time duration, marking scheme, the number of questions section-wise, exam timing, etc. CMAT is a computer-based test that comprises 100 questions in total. Candidates must also follow a strategic preparation plan for CMAT 2022, to clear the examination with excellent marks. Aspirants can check the detailed exam pattern of CMAT 2022 here to get a clear picture of the question paper and then start preparing for the examination systematically.
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National Testing Agency (NTA) made some changes in the exam pattern of CMAT 2022. Earlier, 4 sections comprised of 25 questions each. This year, five sections would be Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. Each section carries 20 questions and has four marks each.
In 2021, a new optional section (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) was added for candidates seeking admission in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship course. This section contains 20 questions carrying 4 marks each. The time duration of the exam is 180 minutes. A negative marking of -1 mark is present for each incorrect answer.
Check out the highlights of the CMAT 2022 exam pattern here
Total number of sections in the CMAT 2022 question paper | 5 |
Number of questions in each section | 20 |
Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marks for each section in CMAT 2022 | 100 marks |
Marks assigned to each question | 4 Marks |
Negative marking | Yes, -1 mark for every incorrect answer |
Total duration of the CMAT 2022 exam | 180 Minutes |
CMAT 2022 exam timings | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Reporting time at the CMAT examination centre | 8:30 AM |
The section-wise exam pattern of CMAT 2022 can be checked below -
CMAT Section | No of Questions | Marks per question | Sectional Marks |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 04 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 04 | 80 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 04 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 04 | 80 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 04 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 04 | 400 |
There is no sectional time limit for the CMAT exam. Candidates are free to move between sections in the CMAT 2022 exam. Candidates have to wind up the CMAT question in 180 minutes.
Enlisted below are steps highlighting how to navigate between sections while answering the questions of CMAT.
Sections in the online question paper will be displayed on the top bar of the screen.
Questions in the desired section can be viewed by simply clicking on the section name.
The highlighted section will be the one that the candidate will be viewing at that time.
After clicking on the 'Save & Next' button on the last question for a section, candidates will be automatically taken to the first question of the next section.
Aspirants can shuffle between questions and sections anytime during the exam as there will be no sectional time limit.
Here is a figure depicting the above-mentioned explanation:
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The computer screen of the exam shows the options provided below and candidates can select any one of them to answer the CMAT questions.
Save & Next: This option will save the answer of the desired question and the next one will be displayed on the screen.
Clear: Candidates can choose this button to clear or deselect their already entered response of any desired question.
Save & Mark for the Review: Applicant can answer the question and mark it for review. Candidates can select this option in case of doubt of confusion. They are free to review, come back and make changes accordingly.
Mark for Review & Next: Candidate can mark a question for review without answering it and move on to the next one. Applicants can re-visit and attempt the question at any time.
Applicants will not be allowed to use the keyboard to answer the CMAT questions. They can only use the mouse to do so. Candidates will have the option to make changes or modify their answers anytime during the entire exam. Captured below are the different icons that will appear on the computer screen and their respective indications.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CMAT 2022 and is responsible for setting up the CMAT 2022 marking scheme and exam pattern for the examination. The examination previously was conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
According to the official website, the exam pattern has been changed from its previous version. As the examination is to take place in April 2022, candidates must now start preparing for it keeping in mind the latest exam pattern and marking scheme of CMAT 2022 along with the CMAT 2022 Syllabus.
The CMAT 2022 Marking Scheme will help candidates in understanding the weightage of marks per question and total marks, highlighting the marks deducted for every wrong answer. Here are a few pointers explaining the same.
The total mark for the exam is 400 and the total mark per section is 100.
There will be a total of 100 questions comprising 20 questions in each section and the marks allotted for each question is 4.
Candidates must also know that there will be negative marking for every incorrect answer.
1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer, whereas no deduction of marks will be carried out for the unattempted question/s.
Here are some important points regarding the CMAT 2022 exam that aspiring students must be aware of:
The exam will be held online at different certified examination CMAT centres.
The total time allocated for the CMAT 2022 examination is 3 hours (180 minutes).
The test-takers will not be permitted to leave the examination room until the examination ends.
There will be no provision of breaks during the examination.
The examinees will be provided with separate computer desks with plain paper for rough works.
Rough papers given are also to be submitted and no candidate shall carry them outside the exam centre. Candidates found guilty will have to face unavoidable consequences.
Candidates must most importantly remember to bring their CMAT 2022 Admit Cardwith valid ID proof, without which no candidate will be entertained at the examination centre.
It is also important to note that the candidates are not supposed to bring any written or printed material apart from Admit Card and ID Proof.
Candidates found with any such document will be debarred from taking the examination.
Reporting 45 minutes before the issued timing is also recommended.
Captured below is a brief analysis of CMAT vs other top MBA entrance exams in India:
Check out the basic difference between CMAT and CAT exam.
Components | CMAT | CAT |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | IIMs |
Exam Frequency | Twice/Year | Once/Year |
Total Sections | 05 | 03 |
Total Questions | 100 | 100 |
Total Marks | 400 | 300 |
Time Duration | 3 Hours | 2 Hours |
Type of Questions | MCQs | 72-75 MCQs, rest Non-MCQs. |
Negative Marking | Yes | Yes |
Marks per Correct Answer | 04 | 03 |
Marks per Incorrect Answer | -1 | -1 |
Sectional Time Limit | No | 60 Minutes/ Section |
Given below are the components comparing CMAT and XAT exam.
Components | CMAT | XAT |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | XLRI Jamshedpur |
Exam Frequency | Twice/Year | Once/ Year |
Total Sections | 05 | 04 |
Total Questions | 100 | 100 |
Total Marks | 400 | 100 |
Time Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs |
Negative Marking | Yes | Yes |
Marks per Correct Answer | 04 | 01 |
Marks per Incorrect Answer | -1 | -0.25 (GK MCQs does not follow the negative marking scheme) |
Sectional Time Limit | No | No |
Gathered here is information highlighting the similarities and differences between CMAT and SNAP.
Components | CMAT | SNAP |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test | Online Test |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Symbiosis International Deemed University |
Exam Frequency | Twice/Year | Once/ Year |
Total Sections | 05 | 04 |
Total Questions | 100 | 100 |
Total Marks | 400 | 60 |
Time Duration | 3 Hours | 1 Hour |
Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs |
Negative Marking | Yes | Yes |
Marks per Correct Answer | 04 | 01 |
Marks per Incorrect Answer | -1 | -0.25 |
Sectional Time Limit | No | No |
Here are a few components outlining the key features of CMAT and NMAT exam.
Components | CMAT | NMAT |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test | Computer-Based Test |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | GMAC |
Exam Frequency | Twice/Year | Can be re-taken within the prescribed exam dates |
Total Sections | 05 | 04 |
Total Questions | 100 | 108 |
Total Marks | 400 | 0-360 |
Time Duration | 3 Hours | 2 Hours |
Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs |
Negative Marking | Yes | No |
Marks per Correct Answer | 04 | 01 |
Marks per Incorrect Answer | -1 | No |
Sectional Time Limit | No | 22 Minutes (Language Skills) 38 Minutes (Logical Reasoning) 60 Minutes (Quantitative Skills) |
Provided below are the basic highlights of CMAT and ATMA exams.
Components | CMAT | ATMA |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test | Online & Offline |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Association of Indian Management Schools |
Exam Frequency | Twice/Year | Five/ Year |
Total Sections | 05 | 06 |
Total Questions | 100 | 180 |
Total Marks | 400 | 180 |
Time Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs |
Negative Marking | Yes | No |
Marks per Correct Answer | 04 | 01 |
Marks per Incorrect Answer | -1 | No |
Sectional Time Limit | No | 30 Minutes/ Section |
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No, candidates are not allowed to leave before the end of the allocated 3 hours for the exam.
Yes, 1 mark is deducted for every incorrectly-entered answer in CMAT.
The total time duration for CMAT is 3 hours. The exam is conducted from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM on the scheduled day.
CMAT contains a total of 100 questions, which are divided as 25 questions in each of the 4 sections in the exam.
No, there is no section-wise division of time in CMAT.
Yes, you are free to move between the different sections at any point during the CMAT exam.
Yes, the order in which the CMAT sections appear is (from first to last) -- Quant, Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness.
There are a total of 4 sections in CMAT -- Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Logical Reasoning.
When checking the CMAT exam pattern, candidates should note the sections, the number of questions, time duration, marking scheme, mode of exam, the medium of exam etc.
The CMAT exam pattern is set and finalised by the National Testing Agencies (NTA).
Yes, there is a negative narking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
