CMAT 2025: Highlights, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, Registration Dates

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CMAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted in May 2025. Common Management Aptitude Test is a three-hour aptitude exam for admission to management programmes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam in over 300 cities across India. The examination receives approximately 80,000 applicants each year. In CMAT 2024, a total of 76745 candidates registered for exam out of which 65127 candidates appeared.

CMAT scores are valid for over 1000 AICTE-approved colleges (both government & private), although CMAT scores are not valid for IIMs, only CAT Exam scores are considered. Top colleges that accept CMAT score include JBIMS, KJ Somaiaya, Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Great Lakes Institute of Management, etc.

CMAT 2025 Exam Highlights

Here are some of the key highlights of CMAT 2025 to keep in mind:

Key Highlight	Details
Conducted by	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-based test)
Duration	3 hours
Number of Questions	100
Total Marks	400
Type of Questions	Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	For every correct response, you will earn +4 marks, -1 for each incorrect answer
Language	English

‍What is CMAT 2025?

The CMAT exam is a national-level management entrance exam conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA). CMAT 2025 is designed to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge and aptitude across several areas critical for an MBA programme. The exam covers five sections:

1. Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation (QTDI)

2. Logical Reasoning (LR)

3. Language Comprehension (LC)

4. General Awareness (GA)

5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E)

By scoring well in CMAT, candidates can gain admission to over 1,300 AICTE-approved MBA colleges across India.

‍CMAT Exam Date 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Now that you’re familiar with the CMAT exam date 2025 and important deadlines, it’s time to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before moving forward with your application. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set clear requirements, including educational qualifications, age limits, and other essential prerequisites, which must be fulfilled to successfully apply for the exam. Here’s a quick overview of the key eligibility points to keep in mind before you proceed with your registration for CMAT 2025:

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualifications	– To be eligible for the CMAT 2025 exam, candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in any field from a university or institution that is recognised by the appropriate authorities. – Final-year students of a Bachelor’s degree programme can also apply, provided they submit proof of graduation before the admission process.
Minimum Age Limit	There is no age limit for appearing in CMAT 2025.
Minimum Percentage Requirements	While there is no official minimum percentage set by NTA, some participating institutes may require candidates to have a certain minimum score in their undergraduate degree. It varies by institute.
Subjects and Specialisations	CMAT 2025 is open to candidates from all academic backgrounds, including Arts, Science, Commerce, and more. The exam assesses candidates’ aptitude in areas like Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness.
Number of Attempts	There is no restriction on the number of attempts for CMAT. Candidates can appear as many times as they want.
Language Proficiency	The exam will be conducted in English, so a certain level of proficiency in the language is expected.

‍CMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CMAT 2025 exam Keep Me Notified

Dates	Past Exam Dates
13 Feb ‘ 25	CMAT 2025 Result
31 Jan ‘ 25 – 02 Feb ‘ 25	CMAT 2025 Answer Key Release and Challenge
25 Jan ‘ 25	CMAT 2025 exam date
20 Jan ‘ 25	CMAT 2025 admit card download
26 Dec ‘ 24 – 27 Dec ‘ 24	CMAT 2025 form correction
14 Nov ‘ 24 – 25 Dec ‘ 24	CMAT 2025 registration and application process

CMAT Registration 2025 Dates

The registration is now open for 2025.NTA has announced the exact Exam Date on the official website. You can check all the updates and the latest news and notices regarding the registration date and process on this page.

Events	Dates
Online Submission of Application Form	14 November 2024 to 25 December, 2024 (upto 09:50 P.M.)
Last date of submission of application fees	25 December 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in Particulars in Application Form	26 December, 2024 to 27 December, 2024
Announcement of the City of Examination	17 January 2025
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website	20 January 2025
Date of Examination	25 January 2025
Duration	180 minutes (03:00 Hrs)