About CMAT - 2021

CMAT 2021 Exam got over at 12.30 PM on January 28, 2021. as computer based test. The exam was conducted in a single slot from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM by NTA as a computer based test. More than 65000 candidates appeared in CMAT out of 74486 registered candidates. The exam was conducted in 104 cities across the country at 245 test centres from 30 States and Union Territories.

CMAT 2021 overall analysis reveals that the test has remained on predictable lines with moderate difficulty level but more difficult Verbal, Tricky Logical Reasoning and time taking Data Interpretation. GK has focused on current affairs along with static facts. The cut offs are not expected to go high.

This article by experts shares detailed CMAT 2021 analysis, expected cut offs for JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, GIM Goa, Great Lakes among other top MBA colleges

CMAT 2021 Important Dates

CMAT Events	CMAT Exam Dates	Salient Features
CMAT 2021 registration start date	November 1, 2019	Registration process is online
Registration end date	November 30, 2019	Registration process closes at 11:50 pm.
Registrations extended	December 10, 2019	Fee can be paid till December 11, 2019
Image correction window open	November 11, 2019	Candidate can upload new image and signature if required
Image correction window closes	December 11, 2019	Last date to remove image discrepancy
Admit card download begins	December 24, 2019	To be available on the official website
CMAT 2021 exam	January 28, 2021	Exam postponed from January 24 to 28; to be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Result announcement	February 7, 2021	Scorecards to be released on the official website

CMAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria

The CMAT 2021 eligibility criteria have been prescribed by National Testing Agency (NTA). All aspiring CMAT test takers should meet the below mentioned eligibility criteria of CMAT 2021.

Candidates must be a citizen of India.
Graduates in any discipline from recognised institutes can apply for CMAT
Final year students of Graduate Degree courses (10+2+3) whose results would be declared before the admission procedure starts for the academic year 2021-21 are also eligible for the computer-based online CMAT examination.

Applicants must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for the CMAT 2021 exam. In case they do not fulfill all the eligibility criteria, their candidature will get cancelled during the admission phase

CMAT 2021 Application Process

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other

Category	Quota	Mode	Gender	Amount
General, OBC, ST, SC	PWD	Online	Male	1400
General, OBC, ST, SC	PWD	Online	Female, Transgender	700

CMAT 2021 Exam Pattern

The exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency (NTA) prescribes the CMAT 2021 exam pattern. The total duration of the computer-based online CMAT exam is 180 minutes and it consists of four distinct sections, namely, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.
As per the CMAT exam pattern 2021, a total of 100 questions are equally divided amongst the four sections (25 X 4 = 100). Each question carries four marks and the maximum score that can be obtained is 400. Each correct answer will fetch +4 marks and each incorrect will be penalised with a negative marking of -1 mark.

CMAT 2021 Selection Process

National Testing Agency, the new CMAT administering authority will conduct the selection procedure. As per the officials, the participating institutes will conduct their respective selection procedures for the candidates who would obtain the cutoff scores. The CMAT 2021 selection procedure varies within institutes. The selection procedure of CMAT 2021 mostly comprises of GD (Group Discussion), PI (Personal Interview) or WAT (Written Ability Test).