The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025, a key opportunity for aspiring management students across India. The exam serves as a gateway to top-tier management institutions, assessing candidates on diverse skills such as quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, general awareness, and innovation. Scheduled to be conducted on 25th January 2025, the CMAT is a highly competitive, online-based examination with a total of 400 marks.
Candidates can choose their preferred examination city from a wide range of locations, ensuring accessibility. With no age restrictions and eligibility extending to candidates appearing in their final year of graduation, the CMAT is an inclusive and vital step toward pursuing higher education in management. The exam city details were released on 17th January 2025, and admit cards will follow on 20th January 2025. This comprehensive process ensures transparency and fairness, providing every aspirant with a fair chance to showcase their potential.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Common Management Admission Test 2025
NTA CMAT 2025 : Short Details Of Notification
Important Dates | |||
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Notification Out : 14/11/2024 Starting Date : 14/11/2024 Last Date : 13/12/2024 09:50 PM Fees Last Date : 14/12/2024 11:50 PM Correction Date : 15-17 Dec 2024 Written Exam Date : 25/01/2025 Exam City Released : 17/01/2025 Exam Admit Card : 20/01/2025 | |||
Application Fees | |||
General (Male) : 2500/- General (Female) : 1250/- OBC (NCL) / EWS : 1250/- SC / ST / PH / 3rd Gender : 1250/- Payment Mode : Online Mode | |||
Age Limit Details | |||
Age Limit : No Age Limit |
Qualification Details | ||||||||||||
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Exam Name | Qualification | |||||||||||
NTA CMAT Admission Exam 2025 | Passed / Appearing Final Year in Bachelor Degree in Any Stream. |
Written Exam Pattern | |||
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Negative Marking : 1/4th Medium of Paper : English Only Exam Mode : Online Mode (MCQs) | |||
Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 | 03 Hours |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 | |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 | |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 | |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | |
Total | 100 | 400 | 03 Hours |
Exam District Details |
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Haryana : Faridabad, Gururam & Kurukshetra, Delhi : Delhi / NCR, Rajasthan : Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota & Udaipur, Uttar Pradesh : Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut & Varanasi, Uttarakhand : Haldwani, Roorkey and Dehradun, Madhya Pradesh : Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur & Sagar, Bihar : Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna & Begusarai, Chandigarh : Chandigarh / Mohali Punjab : Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar / Phagwara, Patiala / Fatehgarh Sahib Gujarat : Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Anand, Bardoli, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Valsad / Vapi. Maharashtra : Ahmednagar, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur, Thane, Yavatmal Jharkhand : Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi Himachal Pradesh : Hamirpur, Shimla Jammu And Kashmir : Jammu, Srinagar Read the Full Notification for All State Exam District Details. |
Application Process |
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Read The Notification : First of All Read the Complete Official Notification Carefully and Check Qualification, Application Fees, Important Dates, Age Limit & Relaxation, Selection Process Etc. Collect Required Documents : Collect The Required Documents Like Eligibility Proof, Mark Sheet, Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Address Details and All The Basic Information For Application. Prepare Scanned Documents : Scan The Documents You Have Collected, Including Your Photo, Signature, Identity Proof, Mark Sheet, Address Details and All Others in the Specified Format. Fill The Application Form : Fill out the Form With Accurate & Updated Information. While Filling The Form, Double Check All The Columns Whether All Your Information is Entered Correctly. Check Application Preview : Before Final Submission, Please Preview Your Application Form. Verify That All Details Provided are Accurate and Complete. After This Go To The Next Step. Pay The Application Fees : If Any Fee is Applicable for the Application, Follow The Instructions to Make The Payment. Payment Can be Made Online / Offline as per the Given Steps. Submit Application Form : Once You Have Reviewed The Application Form and Made The Required Fees Payments, Submit the Final Application Form as per the Instructions Given. Print Final Application Form : Follow All The Instructions & After Successfully Submitting Your Application Form, Do Not Forget to Take a Printout Of The Final Submitted Form For Your Records. |
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Check Exam City | 17/01/2025 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Exam City Notice | 17/01/2025 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Fill Online Form | 14/11/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Full Notification | 14/11/2024 | Click Here | |||||||||||
Official Website | 14/11/2024 | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
1. When will the NTA CMAT 2025 be conducted?
The NTA CMAT 2025 written examination is scheduled for 25th January 2025, with admit cards available for download from 20th January 2025.
2. Who is eligible to apply for CMAT 2025?
Candidates who have completed or are appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree in any stream are eligible to apply. Notably, there is no age limit for appearing in the CMAT 2025 examination.
3. What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for CMAT 2025?
The CMAT 2025 is a three-hour online exam, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions across five sections:
- Quantitative Techniques & 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.
Each correct answer is awarded +4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answers.
4. How can candidates check their exam city details?
Candidates can access their exam city details from 17th January 2025 by visiting the official NTA CMAT website. Simply log in using your application number and password to view the assigned city.
5. What are the application fees for different categories?
The application fee varies by category as follows:
- General (Male): ₹2,500
- General (Female): ₹1,250
- OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹1,250
- SC/ST/PH/3rd Gender: ₹1,250
Fees must be paid through the online payment portal before 14th December 2024 (11:50 PM).
Conclusion
The NTA CMAT 2025 is an essential examination for candidates aspiring to secure admissions in leading management programs across India. With its wide availability of examination centers, inclusive eligibility criteria, and transparent application process, it caters to a diverse pool of students. Aspiring candidates must stay vigilant about key dates, prepare diligently for the comprehensive exam pattern, and make use of the official portal for updates. This examination not only evaluates aptitude but also paves the way for a promising career in management.