Every year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT), a national-level entrance examination mandated by the Government of India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the CMAT 2023 exam date and registration schedule soon. It is scheduled to take place in the last week of March. CMAT 2023 will be held in over 100 cities across India. The list of exam cities will be made available during registration.
CMAT 2023 is a three-hour computer-based objective test, and the candidate must apply by visiting the official website. The ability of the candidate is assessed in several areas, including decision-making, time management, problem-solving, deductive skills, and general awareness.
Important Dates
- Application form release: 3rd week of February 2023
- Closing date to submit the online application: 3rd week of March 2023
- Application correction window: 3rd week of March 2023
- Release of Admit Card: April 2023
- CMAT Exam date: 2nd week of April 2023
- Answer key release: 1 or 2 weeks after the examination
- Result Announcement: Last week of April 2023
Application Form for CMAT 2023
Candidates should be aware of the following information regarding the CMAT 2023 Application form:
- The registration process for CMAT 2023 will begin in the third week of February 2023.
- To apply for CMAT 2023, interested candidates must fill out an application and register themselves online.
- Candidates must only upload scanned images of their photographs and signatures in the format specified.
- Before submitting the CMAT application form, double-check all of the important details.
- Make a copy of the application form for future use.
Fee for Application
- The Application fee payment for CMAT will be done online mode.
- Candidates can pay using a debit or credit card, net banking, Paytm, or UPI
- Exam Fees: INR 2,000 (General category, male)
INR 1,000 (General category, female/reserved category students)
Key Highlights of the CMAT Exam
CMAT 2023 is a 3 hour MCQ-based exam for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes.
Below are the key highlights of the CMAT 2023 exam:
- CMAT Full Form: Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency
- Exam Frequency: Once a year
- Exam Syllabus: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Language Comprehension & Verbal Ability
General Awareness
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Exam Pattern: 100 questions in MCQ format
Criteria for CMAT Eligibility in 2023
Candidates must ensure that they meet the following eligibility criteria before applying for the CMAT:
- The aspirant must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from a recognised university.
- Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for CMAT 2023, but they must present their passing certificate at the time of admission.
- There is no minimum percentage score requirement for graduation on the CMAT exam.