CMAT eligibility is set by the conducting body NTA (National Testing Agency) to screen those candidates who can appear for the exam and can take admission in the CMAT affiliated institutes.
CMAT Eligibility Criteria: The CMAT 2020 is a national level entrance examination and is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Till 2018 it was conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA will release the 2020 eligibility criteria needed to register for the CMAT exam 2020, in order to get admission in all AICTE-Approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges has.
CMAT 2020 Exam Mode |
Online – Computer Based Test |
CMAT 2020 Exam Questions Type |
Multiple Choice Questions |
CMAT 2020 Exam Pattern |
4 Sections- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness |
CMAT 2020 Exam Duration |
180 Minutes or 3 Hours |
CMAT 2020 Total Questions |
100 (25 in each section) |
CMAT 2020 Marking Scheme |
Correct Answer +4 Incorrect Answer -1 |
After clearing off the CMAT 2020 cutoff, candidates will be eligible to apply for the following types of programmes across all AICTE affiliated colleges that offer these courses-
CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2020: Programmes Eligibility
Programmes |
Duration |
Eligibility |
---|---|---|
PGDM, MBA and similar |
2 years |
|
PGCM |
1-2 years |
|
Executive PGDM |
15 months |
|
CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2020: Points to Remember
3. The AICTE participating institutes will have different guidelines according to category and the directions of their corresponding State Government. Candidates must make a note of it.
4. The reservation of seats will also depend on the creamy and non – creamy layer for the for OBC candidates through CMAT 2020. It will depend on whichever category the OBC candidate falls into.
5. Candidates with no less than 40% of the below disabilities are defined by AICTE as PWD (Person with Disability) candidates:
Update: Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level entrance examination for entry into management programs. Till 2018, it was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) every year. From 2018, the test is conducted by NTA.
Read below to find more about CMAT eligibility criteria, reservation conditions, and other such details.
Criteria |
Description |
Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s degree in any stream, final year students can apply |
CMAT Minimum Passing Marks |
No minimum marks |
Nationality |
Indian |
Age Limit |
Minimum 21 years, no upper age limit |
CMAT Eligible Colleges |
1000+ |
CMAT Reservation
Category |
Percentage |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) |
27% |
PwD (each category) |
5% |
Categories of Disabilities:
Documents for CMAT 2020 Reservation
For seeking the benefits of CMAT 2020 Reservation under Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Physically Handicapped (PH), Kashmiri Migrant (KM), the girl child category and Defense Persons category, the candidate must submit the required certificates and documents:
Without adequate documentary proof, no candidate will be given any advantages of reservation of seats.
Once the category is specified by the candidate at the time of submitting CMAT Application form, along with documentary proof, it will not be changed afterward in any case. Hence, the candidate must go through and understand the conditions of reservation of seats carefully before applying.
Ques. What are the eligibility conditions for a pursuer/reader defined by AICTE?
Ans. The candidate must fulfill the following conditions to be eligible for a scribe:
Note: The age certificate/DOB certificate of Scribe has to be presented at the CMAT Test Center.
Ques. Can I appear for CMAT just for practice, though I am aware that I am not eligible for the exam?
Ans. No, only candidates who meet the CMAT eligibility qualification criteria can appear for the test.
Ques. Who is eligible to take the test under the PWD category?
Ans. Candidate suffering from any of the listed disabilities to the degree of at least 40% as affirmed by a medical expert will be considered under PWD classification. Following are the categories characterized by AICTE for PWD candidates:
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