CMAT · Syllabus
CMAT Syllabus — every subject & topic
CMAT syllabus: 5 subjects (Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation and Entrepreneurship) and 13 topics. CMAT CMAT: 100 questions, 400 marks, 180 minutes, −1 for a wrong answer; no marks for an unanswered question (NTA brochure, 17 Oct 2025). Official syllabus and notification: cmat.nta.nic.in.
The complete Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) syllabus: 5 subjects, 13 topics. Study notes for this exam are not published yet; every topic is listed so you can see the whole syllabus. Practise by topic in a topic-wise mock →
CMAT CMAT exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
Time: 180 minutes · Negative marking: −1 for a wrong answer; no marks for an unanswered question · Language: English only · Source: NTA brochure, 17 Oct 2025 (1.4 Scheme of Examination (page 10): pattern, medium (English only), marking scheme; duration 180 minutes (page 3), dated 17 Oct 2025).
Exam pattern last checked 26 Oct 2026 (IST).
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
- Arithmetic
- Algebra, numbers and geometry
- Data interpretation
Logical Reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Statements, syllogisms and critical reasoning
- Arrangements
Language Comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar and sentence correction
- Para jumbles and completion
General Awareness
- Static general knowledge
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship concepts
- Innovation and intellectual property
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