Common Management Admission Test
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is an online computer-based test conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), India. It is a national-level admission test for facilitating institutions to select suitable students for admission in all management programmes approved by AICTE.
The first edition of CMAT was conducted in 2012.[1] For 2012, there are around 4 lakh seats in the AICTE-approved management programmes in India, which will be covered by the test. The 2012 Exam will be conducted from 20 to 28 Feb 2012 and the Results will be declared on 11 March 2012.
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History[edit]
By 2011, there were a number of entrance exams for management programmes in India. These included CAT, JMET, state-specific exams, exams conducted by management associations of MBA institutes and exams conducted by private colleges. AICTE launched CMAT to reduce the burden (physical, mental and financial stress) of students in attending to multiple examinations.
Registration of CMAT opened in December 2011 and will close on 22 January 2012. Some of leading Business Schools have decided to keep out from CMAT, the reason given was "late announcement" by AICTE.[2]
Format[edit]
CMAT is a three-hour test. In 2012, it was conducted in a period of nine days (20–28 February) in two shifts at 61 locations in all over India.
The better of two scores will be used for admission for 2014-15
The question paper comprises four sections:
- Quantitative technique
- Logical reasoning
- Language comprehension
- General Awareness
There are 25 questions in each section. While each correct answer carries four marks, each wrong answer will carry one negative marking.
For 2013-14 it will be conducted twice. First test has been conducted from 27 September to 1 October 2012 and second test will be conducted in Feb 2013. However, AICTE has conducted the test three times for 2013, so the test pattern and schedule is still evolving.
AICTE has now decided to conduct CMAT in Foreign Countries for facilitating eligible NRIs/PIOs and foreign nationals to appear in CMAT for seeking admission in institutions in India following CMAT merit list for 2014-15 under special provisions defined in AICTE Approval Process and against all vacancies left after completion of centralized admission in management institutions.
CMAT First Test Eligibility
- Graduates with 50% in any discipline
- Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply
Test Fee
- General/OBC: Rs.1200 + Bank charges as applicable
- SC/ST/PD: Rs.600 + Bank charges as applicable
- In Foreign Countries: $125 + Bank charges as applicable
References[edit]
- ^ "Common admission test for B-schools from 2012". DNA. 2011-12-05. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
- ^ Some Indian B Schools avoid participating in CMAT 2012
