The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025. The exam will be conducted on 25th January 2025. This article provides all the essential details regarding the CMAT for prospective candidates.
This is a national-level entrance exam for admission into management programs at AICTE-approved institutions across India. It helps institutions select qualified candidates for various management courses. The CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, and affiliated colleges.
Date of examination: 25th January 2025
CMAT Exam Details
- Name of Exam: Common Management Admission Test 2025
- Organizing Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Type: Online Entrance Exam
- Exam Date: 25th January 2025
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (Online)
- Question Type: Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Language of Exam: English
- Courses Offered: Management Programmes
- Academic Session: 2025-2026
- Application Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Indian citizens only.
- Age Limit: No age restriction.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor’s program (with results declared before the commencement of the academic year 2025-26) can also apply.
Fee Structure
The following fee structure applies to CMAT-2025. Fees can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net-Banking, or UPI:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹2500/- | ₹1250/- |
| Gen-EWS / SC/ST / PwD / OBC | ₹1250/- | ₹1250/- |
| Third Gender | ₹1250/- | – |
CMAT 2025 Exam Details
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
- Number of Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 400
- Marks per Correct Answer: 4 marks
- Negative Marking: 1 mark for each incorrect answer
How to Apply for the CMAT Exam?
- Register online using your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form and note the generated Application Number.
- Upload the following scanned images:
- Recent photograph (10KB–200KB)
- Signature (4KB–30KB)
- PwD certificate (if applicable, 50KB–300KB)
- Pay the fee via SBI Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI.
- Download, save, and print the Confirmation Page after successful payment.
Syllabus Overview
CMAT-2025 will assess candidates in the following areas:
- Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation – 20 Questions (80 Marks)
- Logical Reasoning – 20 Questions (80 Marks)
- Language Comprehension – 20 Questions (80 Marks)
- General Awareness – 20 Questions (80 Marks)
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship – 20 Questions (80 Marks)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 400
Important Dates
- Start of Application Submission: 14th November 2024
- Last Date for Application: 25th December 2024 (by 09:50 PM)
- Admit Card Availability: 20th January 2025
- Exam Date: 25th January 2025
- Result Declaration: To be announced later
Important Links
- CMAT Admit Card 2025
- Online Application Form
- Last Date Extension
- Information Bulletin
- Official Notification
- Official Website
Helpline Information:
- Email: cmat@nta.ac.in
- Contact Number: 011 40759000
