CMAT Question Paper 2024: The CMAT exam 2024 will comprise a total of five sections, including Quant & Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. In CMAT 2021, NTA introduces Innovation & Entrepreneurship as an optional section featuring 25 questions with an additional 30 minutes. However, in CMAT 2022, this segment transitioned into a mandatory section. Additionally, the number of questions was reduced from 25 to 20.
Similar to 2022, it is expected that the CMAT question paper 2024 will include 20 questions per section, and candidates will get 180 minutes to complete the exam. Aspiring candidates must familiarize themselves with the examination pattern, syllabus, and question types during the preparation phase. A comprehensive understanding of these aspects contributes to their success in the exam and helps them achieve a high score.CMAT Question Paper 2024 Highlights | |
CMAT exam 2024 conducting authority | NTA |
Mode of the exam | CBT |
Duration of the exam | 180 minutes |
CMAT question sections | Logical Reasoning |
General Awareness | |
Language Comprehension | |
Quant & Data Interpretation | |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | |
No of questions | 100 |
Marking pattern | 4 marks for every correct response -1 for each inaccurate response |
Total marks | 400 marks |
Topics | 2024 Predicted Questions | Weightage (%) |
Reading Comprehension | 5-7 | 25-35 |
Idioms and Phrases | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Synonyms/Antonyms | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Grammar Based | 5-8 | 25-40 |
Para Jumbles | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Topics | 2024 Predicted Questions | Weightage (%) |
Arithmetic | 5-8 | 25-40 |
Geometry & Mensuration | 1-5 | 5-25 |
Algebra | 2-5 | 10-25 |
Data Interpretation | 1-4 | 5-20 |
Modern Maths | 1-4 | 5-20 |
Topics | 2024 Predicted Questions | Weightage (%) |
Blood Relations | 1-3 | 5-15 |
Verbal Reasoning | 2-5 | 10-25 |
Logic-Based | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Coding-Decoding | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Visual Reasoning | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Series Completion | 1-2 | 5-10 |
Topics | 2024 Predicted Questions | Weightage (%) |
Current Affairs | 5-8 | 25-40 |
Indian Events | 8-9 | 40-45 |
International Events | 4-6 | 20-30 |
Miscellaneous | 2-5 | 10-25 |
CMAT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Question Paper | |
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No. of questions | 20 |
Overall weightage in CMAT | 20% |
Name of the Section | Total No. of Questions Asked |
Language Comprehension | 20 |
General Awareness | 20 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 |
Total | 100 |
CMAT Language Comprehension Important Topics | ||
English Grammar | One-word Substitution | Word Meanings |
Sentence Correction | Paragraph Completion | Parts of Speech |
Jumbled Para | Synonyms & Antonyms | Sentence Improvement |
English Usage Errors | Idioms & Phrases | Reading Comprehension |
CMAT Quant and Data Interpretation Important Topics | ||
Probability | Time-Speed-Distance | Mensuration |
Geometry | Tabulation | Ratio and Proportion |
Partnership | Profit & Loss | Fraction and Decimals |
Pipes and Cisterns | Quadratic and Linear Equations | Averages |
Pie Chart | Permutation & Combination | Graph |
Bar Chart | Algebra | Number Systems |
Simple Interest and Compound Interest | Percentages |
CMAT Logical Reasoning Important Topics | ||
Sequencing | Coding and Decoding | Inferences |
Linear Arrangements | Analogy Test | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Number Series | Blood Relations | Direction and Distance Test |
Analytical Reasoning | Cause and Effects | Statements Assumptions |
Matrix Arrangements | Symbol Based Problems | |
Statements Arguments | Statements and Conclusion |
CMAT General Knowledge Important Topics | ||
Indian Events | Personalities | Geography |
International Events | Culture | National and International Economy |
Literature | Economics | Trade Awareness |
Politics | Science | History |
Indian Constitution | Sports |
CMAT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Important Topics | ||
Concepts of Innovation Management Terminology | Three types of idea management systems | Creating Entrepreneurial Venture |
innovation of the life cycle | Management of innovation projects | Project Management |
Creativity and its stimulation | Entrepreneurial Development | Entrepreneurship Development and Government |
CMAT Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Quant & Data Interpretation | 20 | Moderate to High |
Language Comprehension | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | Moderate |
General Awareness | 20 | Easy |