The CMAT 2025 training program is distributed by NTA, the body that administers the CMAT 2025 notification exam. The CMAT syllabus consists of five subjects – Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
CMAT questions are made from these five topics. each topic contains 20 questions. Candidates planning to appear for CMAT 2025 must prepare all important topics from these five subjects. Check CMAT Syllabus 2025, Best Books and Preparation Tips below
The CMAT syllabus has the same topics as other MBA entrance exams and can be completed in about 3 months. However, CMAT has one unique section – Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This section was launched in 2020 and deals with trading theories. This is an easy section and you can handle it if you know the basics of business management. Below are some of the most important topics from the five sections of the CMAT 2025 syllabus. Those topics carry more weight in the CMAT question paper than other topics. So focus more on these topics while preparing for CMAT 2025 exam
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CMAT Syllabus 2024 |
Number of question and total marks |
Important CMAT Topics |
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Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
20 questions |
80 marks |
Algebra, Time Veloc Distance, Alignment and Mixtures, Geometry, Graphing, Quadratic and Linear Equations etc |
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Logical Reasoning |
20 questions |
80 marks |
Analytical reasoning, linear arrangements, numerical sequences, matrix arrangements, relational tests, etc. |
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Language Comprehension |
20 questions |
80 marks |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc. |
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General Awareness |
20 questions |
80 marks |
Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society |
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
20 questions |
80 marks |
Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business |
The CMAT exam is similar to other MBA entrance exams in terms of general structure. The questions are in MCQ format. Check out the main highlights of CMAT Exam Pattern 2025 below
NTA has further announced the official notification of CMAT Syllabus 2025. At the same time, when you are preparing for an exam, you can look at the previous year syllabus and decide which exam you are preparing for.
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Sections |
Weightage-wise Important Sections |
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Arithmetic |
Percentage |
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Profit & Loss |
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Simple & Compound Interest |
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Ratio Proportion |
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Average |
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Time & Distance |
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Algebra |
Linear & Quadric Equations |
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Modules |
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Polynomials |
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Numbers |
HCF & LCM |
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Surds |
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Fractions & Decimals |
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Geometry |
Triangle, Square, Rectangle & Circle |
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3 Dimensional Figures |
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Trigonometry |
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Sections |
Weightage-wise Important Sections |
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Logical Reasoning |
Coding & Decoding |
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Directions |
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Blood Relations |
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Venn Diagram |
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Cubes & Dices |
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Critical Reasoning |
Word Analogy & Odd One Out |
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Assertation & Reasoning |
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Statement & Assumptions |
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Strong & Weak Arguments |
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Weightage-wise Important Sections |
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Types of Innovation |
Entrepreneurship & Start-Up |
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Intellectual Property Rights |
Business Awareness |
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History of Entrepreneurship |
Concepts of Innovation |
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Weightage-wise Important Sections |
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Reading Comprehension |
Vocabulary |
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Grammar |
One Word Substitution |
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Idioms |
Para Jumbles |
Some of the most popular departmentally recommended books for CMAT training program are given below
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Name of the Books |
Authors |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT |
Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
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NCERT Math Books for 8th, 9th and 10th standard |
NCERT |
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Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission Into IIMs |
Sarvesh K Verma (Arihant) |
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Logical Reasoning |
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Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT. |
Nishit K Sinha (Pearson) |
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How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT |
Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
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Language Comprehension |
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Pearson's Guide to Verbal Ability and CAT Logical Reasoning |
Nishit K Sinha |
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How to prepare for Speaking Ability and CAT Reading Reading Comprehension |
Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Dr R S Aggarwal |
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General Awareness (Mainline) |
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The Hindu |
The Hindustan Times |
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Financial Express |
Business Today |
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The Telegraph |
Times of India |
Differences between CMAT and XAT among various parameters are discussed below
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Parameters |
CMAT |
XAT |
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Syllabus |
Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, General Knowledge and Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Decision Making, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Essay. |
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Exam Pattern |
100 questions, 4 marks each |
100 questions, 1 mark each |
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Time Duration |
180 minutes |
190 minutes |
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Marking Scheme |
+4 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer |
+1 for every correct answer, -0.25 for every wrong answer |
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Difficult Sections |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation |
Decision-Making Section |
Before appearing for CMAT 2025, candidates need to analyze their level of preparation. To know their level of preparation, students have to go through the CMAT mock paper. Candidates can download CMAT previous year sample papers from the links given in the table below
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
An aspirant should practice CMAT with sample papers as it gives an idea of the marking system and questions that can be asked. In addition, it helps students achieve speed and accuracy and builds confidence
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