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CMAT 2025: Registrations, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

CMAT 2025: Registrations, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

CMAT or Common Management Admission Test, is a computer-based test conducted by NTA annually. This year CMAT 2025 will be conducted on 25 January 2025. NTA has begun the registrations for CMAT, and the last date to apply is 13 December 2024 until 9:50 P.M. It is a 3-hour test comprising 100 questions from 5 sections:  Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

kirtika Tanwar
Weak In QUANTS ? Target These 4 MBA Exams 2024

Weak In QUANTS ? Target These 4 MBA Exams 2024

The MBA  is mainly a two-year post-graduation program that helps to enhance your business, conceptual, and managerial skills in the business world.  Each exam has its unique structure and syllabus. All of these exams hold one thing in common, and that is the Quant section, which is a nightmare for many students who are from non-mathematics backgrounds. Exams like CAT and XAT are a bit tricky for someone who is not well-versed in mathematics. 

Shruti Sharma
What Does It Take To Score a 99 Percentile On CMAT, Ft. Yashodeep Mahapatra, IFMR GSB

What Does It Take To Score a 99 Percentile On CMAT, Ft. Yashodeep Mahapatra, IFMR GSB

Yashodeep Mahapatra is a B.Com graduate from Nagindas Khandwala College’s Class of 2019. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB), Yashodeep has a keen interest in finance. His commitment to becoming a competent and socially responsible global leader coupled with his approach to the CMAT landed him the prestigious IFMR GSB. Let’s dive into a conversation with Yashodeep to learn more!

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Wondering If Your CMAT Result Will Help You Get A B-School Seat?

Wondering If Your CMAT Result Will Help You Get A B-School Seat?

For some B-school students, the B-school journey ends with a poor CAT or XAT score. But, for others, the window stays open with the Common Management Admission Test, better known as CMAT. An online computer-based test conducted by National Testing Agency, CMAT allows students to get into selected AICTE approved management institutes and programmes. In this article, we would help you understand the route to an institute like IMT Nagpur, one of the major B-schools accepting CMAT scores, through the lens of a student on campus. Saurjya Bhattacharjee (PGDM 2020-22) takes us through to the overall process, scores needed for admission, interview experience, and much more in this article:

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Which Mock Test Series To Join Ft. CL, IMS, TIME

Which Mock Test Series To Join Ft. CL, IMS, TIME

If you are preparing for CAT 2021, this is the time to get serious about studies. It's time to prepare and take as many mocks as you can, because when it come to the CAT - a test of speed and accuracy, practice makes perfect. But if you're just seriously starting your CAT prep, you probably need to figure out your prep strategy. Should you invest in all the well-known series right now? Or should you ask seniors and friends for recommendations? What's the best time to start with these test series? In this article, we answer these questions for you. Stay tuned!

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Comprehensive Guide To Crack GD/PI Interviews - For Undergraduates

Comprehensive Guide To Crack GD/PI Interviews - For Undergraduates

You are just three or four months away from finishing your undergrads and you have already made business school as a part of your mission 2020. You are at an advantage when it comes to entrance exams because you are still very much rooted in the academic structure and have a habit of taking tests/exams at regular intervals. The real problem starts in the next two rounds. Because you are a student of engineering, medical, commerce or background with no work experience, passing GD/PI can become extra hard for you. But don’t worry! Even though cracking GD/PI for top b-schools with your limited field knowledge might seem hard, it is not impossible. Here is an exhaustive list of reading material that can make your GD/PI prep easy. Read it and use it well.

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Essential Reading List for Non - CAT Exams | One Stop GK

Essential Reading List for Non - CAT Exams | One Stop GK

Are you prepared to tackle any General Knowledge question that comes your way? CAT, SNAP and NMAT might not have a GK section, but almost every other major examination requires you to be up to date with the latest current affairs. Do you think you’re prepared? Do you know what all you have to read up on? A lot has happened over the year, and it can be quite difficult to try and search for these events. Wouldn’t you like to have a list of all these events in one place? Here is an attempt to make your work easier. Here is your One-Stop GK Guide.

Ronit Jadhav
Tips From A CMAT 99 Percentile Scorer - Anurag Gupta, IFMR

Tips From A CMAT 99 Percentile Scorer - Anurag Gupta, IFMR

I am going to tell you some important things to take note of in order to prepare well for CMAT. CMAT is an exam which typically comprises of 4 sections - Quant & DI, LR, Verbal and GK with 25 questions in each section. The time limit is 180 minutes for the exam. The level of difficulty in questions varies from easy to moderate. CMAT is a relatively easier exam as compared to other MBA entrances. I am going to divide this article into two parts: firstly, preparation for the 3 sections- Quants & DI, LR, and Verbal; secondly, the very important GK.

IFMR Graduate School Of Business, Krea University
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