CMAT Exam Analysis 2025: The CMAT 2025 exam was conducted on January 25 in two shifts. Following the completion of the exam, the CMAT 2025 exam analysis is now published here based on student reactions and expert reviews. This comprehensive CMAT exam analysis provides insights into the overall difficulty level, section-wise and topic-wise distribution of questions, number of good attempts, and more. As per the Analysis, the CMAT 2025 exam appeared to be Easy.
The CMAT 2025 exam witnessed a balanced yet slightly challenging pattern across all sections, maintaining its reputation as an important gateway for MBA aspirants targeting top management institutes in India. With an emphasis on conceptual clarity and practical application, the test provided ample opportunities for well-prepared candidates to excel.CMAT 2025 Exam Analysis | ||||
Section Name | Topic | No. of Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | Arithmetic, Modern Mat Ratio & Proportion dominated with 3-4 questions, along with Profit & Loss and Simple/Compound Interest. | 20 | 15-18 | Easy |
Language Comprehension | Reading Comprehension (RC) Grammar & Vocabulary, Short paragraphs with questions on comprehension and reasoning. Included synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sentence types, error identification, and active/passive voice. | 20 | 15-16 | Easy |
Logical Reasoning | Topics included defective clocks, linear arrangements, missing numbers, and direction senses. Blood Relations, Analogies, Venn Diagrams, Verbal Reasoning | 20 | 15-17 | Easy |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Bootstrapping, Startup valuation, Fabian entrepreneur, Angel investment, Lean startup, Trademark, Feasibility analysis, etc) | 20 | 11-12 | Moderate |
General Awareness | Topics included the Olympics, soil types, history, Akbar Nama, Khilji Dynasty, and Geography questions, Notable events | 20 | 10-11 | Moderate |
Total | 100 | 70-75 | Easy |
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Arithmetic | 10 | Easy |
Geometry | 1 | Easy |
Algebra | 2 | Easy |
Numbers | 2 | Easy |
Modern Math | 2 | Easy |
Data Interpretation | 3 | Easy |
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Non-Verbal Reasoning | 16 | Easy |
Verbal Reasoning | 4 | Easy |
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Reading Comprehension | 2 | Easy |
Grammar & Verbal Ability | 18 | Easy |
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Business General Knowledge | 1 | Moderate |
Business & Entrepreneurship Concepts | 19 | Moderate |
CMAT 2024 Shift 1 Analysis | |||
Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | Easy | 15-16 |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | Easy to Moderate | 16-17 |
General Awareness | 20 | Moderate | 10-11 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | Easy | 15-16 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | Moderate | 11-12 |
CMAT 2024 Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Analysis | ||
Topic Area | No. of Questions | Key Topics |
Arithmetic | 6 | Time-Speed-Distance Profit & Loss Ratio-Proportion Simple & Compound Interest Time & Work |
Number System | 4 | Surds Properties of Numbers |
Data Interpretation | 3 | Caselet |
Modern Math | 3 | Probability Permutations & Combinations |
Geometry | 2 | Mensuration |
Algebra | 2 | Quadratic Equations Quadratic Inequalities |
CMAT 2024 Language Comprehension Analysis | |
Topic Area | No. of Questions |
Vocabulary & Sentence Structure | 9 |
Reading Comprehension | 2 |
Grammar (Assertion & True/False) | 4 |
Idioms & Meanings Matching | 5 |
CMAT 2024 Logical and Verbal Reasoning Analysis | |
Topic Area | No. of Questions |
Verbal Reasoning | 9 |
Directions | 2 |
Coding | 4 |
Cubes | 1 |
Numerical Puzzles | 3 |
Counting Triangles | 1 |
Clocks | 2 |
CMAT 2024 General Awareness Analysis | |
Topic Area | No. of Questions |
Current Affairs | 5 |
Static GK | 15 |
CMAT 2024 General Awareness Analysis | |
Topic Area | No. of Questions |
Business General Knowledge | 4 |
Business & Entrepreneurship Concepts | 16 |
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 Analysis | |||
Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | Moderate | 16-17 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | Easy | 16-17 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | Easy | 16-17 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | Moderate | 11-12 |
General Awareness | 20 | Moderate | 11-12 |
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Analysis | ||
Area | No. of Questions | Topics |
Arithmetic | 7 | Percentages Mixtures Time & Work Ratio-Proportion Profit & Loss |
Geometry | 4 | Mensuration Circles Triangles |
Modern Math | 3 | Probability Permutation Combination |
Algebra | 1 | Linear Equations |
Numbers | 2 | Surds |
Data Interpretation | 3 | Pie Charts Tables |
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 Logical and Verbal Reasoning Analysis | |
Area | No. of Questions |
Verbal Reasoning | 6 |
Counting Numbers | 2 |
Series Completion | 2 |
Directions | 2 |
Arrangements | 2 |
Counting Squares | 1 |
Calendars | 1 |
Coding | 1 |
Visual Reasoning | 1 |
Clocks | 1 |
Family Tree | 1 |
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 Language Comprehension Analysis | |
Area | No. of Questions |
Reading Comprehension | 2 |
Grammar | 7 |
Vocabulary | 7 |
Verbal Reasoning | 4 |
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 General Awareness Analysis | |
Area | No. of Questions |
Current Affairs | 2 |
Static GK | 18 |
CMAT 2024 Shift 2 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Analysis | |
Area | No. of Questions |
Business GK | 5 |
Business & Entrepreneurship Concepts | 15 |