Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 14, 2024
The CMAT syllabus will be available for download on their official website, cmat.nta.nic.in. The syllabus consists of 5 major segments namely: Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, General Knowledge and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
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CMAT Syllabus 2025
The official notification on CMAT Syllabus 2025 is yet to be declared by the NTA. Meanwhile, if you are preparing for the exam, you can refer to the previous year’s syllabus and decide on what to cover while preparing for the exam.
Quant & Data Interpretation
| Sections | Weightage-wise Important Sections |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Percentage |
| Profit & Loss | |
| Simple & Compound Interest | |
| Ratio Proportion | |
| Average | |
| Time & Distance | |
| Algebra | Linear & Quadric Equations |
| Modules | |
| Polynomials | |
| Numbers | HCF & LCM |
| Surds | |
| Fractions & Decimals | |
| Geometry | Triangle, Square, Rectangle & Circle |
| 3 Dimensional Figures | |
| Trigonometry |
Logical Reasoning
| Sections | Weightage-wise Important Sections |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Coding & Decoding |
| Directions | |
| Blood Relations | |
| Venn Diagram | |
| Cubes & Dices | |
| Critical Reasoning | Word Analogy & Odd One Out |
| Assertation & Reasoning | |
| Statement & Assumptions | |
| Strong & Weak Arguments |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
| Weightage-wise Important Sections | |
|---|---|
| History of Entrepreneurship | Concepts of Innovation |
| Types of Innovation | Entrepreneurship & Start-Up |
| Intellectual Property Rights | Business Awareness |
Language Comprehension
| Weightage-wise Important Sections | |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Vocabulary |
| Grammar | One Word Substitution |
| Idioms | Para Jumbles |
Recommended Books
Some of the top section-wise recommended books for the CMAT Syllabus are tabulated below for your reference,
| Name of the Books | Authors |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | |
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
| Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission Into IIMs | Sarvesh K Verma (Arihant) |
| NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10 | NCERT |
| Logical Reasoning | |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K Sinha (Pearson) |
| Language Comprehension | |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | Arun Sharma (McGraw Hill Education) |
| The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT | Nishit K Sinha |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Dr R S Aggarwal |
| General Awareness (Mainline) | |
| The Telegraph | Times of India |
| The Hindu | The Hindustan Times |
| Financial Express | Business Today |
CMAT and XAT Syllabus Comparison
The differences between CMAT and XAT across various parameters have been discussed below for your reference,
| Parameters | CMAT | XAT |
|---|---|---|
| Syllabus | Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension, General Knowledge and Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Decision Making, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, General Knowledge, and Essay. |
| Exam Pattern | 100 questions, 4 marks each | 100 questions, 1 mark each |
| Time Duration | 180 minutes | 190 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer | +1 for every correct answer, -0.25 for every wrong answer |
| Difficult Sections | Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | Decision-Making Section |
What is the CMAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The CMAT Syllabus consists of 5 major sections where questions are placed, the exam pattern and the syllabus for CMAT have been tabulated below for your reference with an infographic image,
| 5 Section Exam with no choice | Total Questions Reduced to 100 |
| 2 Shift Exam | No additional time for the 5th Section |
| Compulsory 5th Section on Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 5th section Score counted for Percentile calculation to prepare the merit list |
| CMAT Time Duration Reduced & Fixed to 3 Hours | 20 Questions in Each of the five Sections |
| Candidates need not apply for the new course of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | The number of CMAT Test cities increased to 126 |
Note: Besides the 180 minutes allotted to each candidate, there is an extra 20 minutes allotted to candidates from the PWD sections for CMAT 2024.
Which topics Do I Need To Prepare for the CMAT Other Than Those In The Banking Exam Syllabus?
For the CMAT and banking exams, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability sections and General Knowledge are common sections. While the recently added Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not included in the banking entrance exam syllabus.
Do I need to prepare separately for NMAT, CMAT, CAT and SNAP?
Usually, the CAT covers a vast range of syllabi that simultaneously help candidates prepare for other management exams such as NMAT, CMAT and SNAP. So, if you are preparing for the CAT, it is highly likely that you will automatically get prepared for the CMAT and other management exams.
Does the Mathematics Syllabus for Classes 11 and 12 Come For The CMAT Syllabus?
The CMAT exam's Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation portion might benefit greatly from the mathematics taught in the 11th and 12th grades. Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry are among the subjects covered in these grades, and they serve as the foundation for many of the quantitative exam problems. It will be easier and more accurate for you to answer the quantitative questions if you have a firm understanding of these mathematical ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is the syllabus for MAT and CMAT similar?
Ans. Considering both of the exams are the top most pursued management exams the syllabus for both the exams are on similar aspects covering topics such as Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension and General Knowledge.
Ques. What is the HP CMAT Syllabus?
Ans. The Himachal Pradesh CMAT exam is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University, for candidates aspiring to pursue management courses. The eligibility criteria include candidates having cleared their 3-year bachelor's degree with an aggregate score of 50% and above. There is a 5% relaxation for candidates from SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD categories.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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