{"id":3420,"date":"2025-08-26T12:34:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/?p=3420"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:04:39","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for the CMAT Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Common Management Admission Test is the entrance examination conducted by NTA for admission in MBA \/ PGDM programs of Universities approved by AICTE like Jain University, Alliance University, Parul University, etc. Students can prepare for CMAT exam by making a study plan, solving previous year paper &amp; mock tests, and adapting multiple tricks.<\/p>\n<p>This blog will highlight the tips and techniques which the students can apply in real life to prepare for CMAT exam.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de9bcb04f30\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de9bcb04f30\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#Top_7_Tips_for_CMAT_Preparation\" >Top 7 Tips for CMAT Preparation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#1_Create_a_Study_Plan\" >1. Create a Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#2_Practising_the_CMAT_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\" >2. Practising the CMAT Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#3_Solving_Mock_Test\" >3. Solving Mock Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#4_Follow_the_Time_Management_Tips\" >4. Follow the Time Management Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#5_Build_Learning_Strategies\" >5. Build Learning Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#6_Discover_Tricks_and_Shortcuts\" >6. Discover Tricks and Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#7_Revision\" >7. Revision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#Top_10_Institutions_in_India_Accepting_CMAT_Score\" >Top 10 Institutions in India Accepting CMAT Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-cmat-exam\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_7_Tips_for_CMAT_Preparation\"><\/span>Top 7 Tips for CMAT Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students can easily prepare for CMAT exam by following the tips listed-below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_Study_Plan\"><\/span>1. Create a Study Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Students can create an effective study plan to prepare for CMAT exam, according to their strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, students should build their study schedule according to CMAT exam structure listed-below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exam Language: English<\/li>\n<li>Mode of Examination: Online-Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/li>\n<li>Number of Session: 2<\/li>\n<li>Duration of Examination: 180 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Number of Sections: 5<\/li>\n<li>Marking Scheme: +4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for incorrect answer, and no marks are deducted for unanswered questions.<\/li>\n<li>Total Questions: 100 (20 in each)<\/li>\n<li>Types of Questions: MCQs ( Multiple Choice Questions)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Marks: 400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Practising_the_CMAT_Previous_Year_Question_Papers\"><\/span>2. Practising the CMAT Previous Year Question Papers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Practising the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/exams\/cmat-important-downloads\">CMAT Previous Year Question Paper<\/a> helps students get an idea about the questions and build a mind map. This is one of the effective ways for the students to prepare for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Solving_Mock_Test\"><\/span>3. Solving Mock Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Taking regular mock tests is considered one of the major ways for the aspirants to prepare for CMAT examination. This assists in recognising the difficulty level and weightage of the questions. Moreover, mock tests help in enhancing the confidence level of the students in terms of their exam preparation level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Follow_the_Time_Management_Tips\"><\/span>4. Follow the Time Management Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Time Management Tips benefit students to prepare for CMAT exam. They should follow the tips like making effective planning, building a personalised schedule, having realistic goals, and minimising their distractions for maximising their productivity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Build_Learning_Strategies\"><\/span>5. Build Learning Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Students can build their learning strategies by understanding the exam syllabus. They can analyse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/exams\/cmat-syllabus\">CMAT exam syllabus<\/a> and construct topic-wise notes, flash cards, and study groups to clarify concepts. By building learning strategies, students can smoothly prepare for CMAT exam.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Discover_Tricks_and_Shortcuts\"><\/span>6. Discover Tricks and Shortcuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Students should learn shortcut tips and tricks for Quantitative Techniques &amp; Data Interpretation (QUANT), Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehensions, and General Awareness which will help them in saving their time and improving their problem solving skills for CMAT preparation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Revision\"><\/span>7. Revision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Revision is the most important part for CMAT preparation. It helps students in elevating their analytical thinking, improving their speed and accuracy, and solidifying their concepts understanding. Studies also show that doing regular revision is crucial for academic success.<\/p>\n<p>Students can apply the 1-3-5-7 rule as a revision strategy. The 1-3-5-7 rule is scientifically proven revision strategy where candidates need to follow the following learning steps for boosting their memory retention in their daily life:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1:<\/strong> Initial Revision of what students have learnt through the classes or by self.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 3:<\/strong> Second time revising the already studied topic to keep the knowledge in memory for a long time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 5:<\/strong> Again reviewing the same for a third time for retention of the topic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 7:<\/strong> Final revision which retains the information for a long time till the exam.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Institutions_in_India_Accepting_CMAT_Score\"><\/span>Top 10 Institutions in India Accepting CMAT Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>List of top Institutions in India that require CMAT score for admissions in MBA \/ PGDM are given-below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/13509-dayananda-sagar-university-in-bangalore\">Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bangalore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/1617-alliance-university-in-bangalore\">Alliance University (AU), Bangalore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/1842-jain-university-in-bangalore\">Jain University (JU), Bangalore<\/a><\/li>\n<li>University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Jaipur<\/li>\n<li>Parul University (PU), Vadodara<\/li>\n<li>Quantum University (QU), Roorkee<\/li>\n<li>Indus University (IU), Ahmedabad<\/li>\n<li>SAGE University, Indore<\/li>\n<li>Presidency University, Bangalore<\/li>\n<li>Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU), Dehradun<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below-given are the frequently asked questions about how students can prepare for CMAT exam:<\/p>\n<h3><b><\/b>Q.1 How much time is required for CMAT preparation?<\/h3>\n<p>The optimum amount of time required for students to prepare for CMAT exam is at least 3 to 6 months prior to the main examination. However, it also depends on the students&#8217; capability.<\/p>\n<h3><b><\/b>Q.2 What is the good score for CMAT?<\/h3>\n<p>A good score for CMAT lies between 280-360 which means 90-100 percentiles. To get admissions in top Colleges, students generally require the stated score.<\/p>\n<h3><b><\/b>Q.3 Do IIMs accept CMAT score?<\/h3>\n<p>No, Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs) do not accept CMAT score for admissions in MBA programs because they primarily consider the CAT percentile.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the end, students need to prepare for CMAT exam by building a structured study-plan, practising PYQs &amp; mock tests, mastering time management, adopting learning strategies, consistent revision, and so on. All these tips aid students secure a spot in top Institutions like Presidency University, SAGE University, Quantum University, and others.<br \/>\nMoreover, remember to stay confident &amp; focus in the preparation and keep calm &amp; compose during the examination is the best advice for the students to ace the CMAT exam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">The Common Management Admission Test is the entrance examination conducted by NTA for admission in MBA \/ PGDM programs of Universities approved by AICTE like Jain University, Alliance University, Parul University, etc. Students can prepare for CMAT exam by making a study plan, solving previous&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":3421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-enterance-exams"],"views":44,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3420"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3422,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3420\/revisions\/3422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.collegebatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}