In the light of latest notifications issued by some State Governments and to facilitate the aspiring candidates, the DATE for ONLINE REGISTRATION for ALL-INDIA computer based CMAT-2012, conducted by AICTE for admission into Management programmes that includes MBA and PG diploma has been EXTENDED to 22nd January, 2012.
All aspiring candidates willing to appear for CMAT-2012 should apply to their earliest so that they can secure their first choice for Date and City for appearing the Test.
For detailed information, you can visit www.aicte-cmat.in
All India council for Technical Education (AICTE) will conduct the Common Management Admissions Test (CMAT) 2012 as an entrance test for admission to 4,000 colleges that offer MBA and 500 colleges which run postgraduate diploma in management programs.
Institutes accepting CMAT:
4000+ B-Schools recognised by AICTE are expected to accept the CMAT.
No. of seats available through CMAT:
The CMAT 2012 is expected to be administered to about 250,000 candidates all over India and abroad.
List of Test Centres for CMAT:
The CMAT 2012 is expected to be conducted in 23 Indian (States and Union Territories) covering 74 cities. There are also plans in the future to conduct the test globally. For the list of cities where CMAT is expected to be conducted Click here.
ABOUT THE CMAT:
Mode of delivery of the CMAT:
The CMAT is planned as an online "Computer Based Test". (CBT)
CMAT Test Frequency:
The CMAT is expected to be conducted multiple times in a year.
CMAT Test Eligibility:
Graduates with 50% in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply.
Structure-Pattern of the CMAT
No. of sections: The CMAT will in all probability have the following four sections with multiple choice questions. (MCQ)
Section No. |
Section Name |
No. of questions |
Time per section |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 50 |
45 min |
2 |
Logical reasoning | 50 |
45 min |
3 |
General awareness | 50 |
45 min |
4 |
Language comprehension | 50 |
45 min |
Total |
200 |
180 min |
Expected Duration of the CMAT: 3 hours (180 minutes).
Expected Time per section in CMAT: 45 minutes.
Expected Marking Scheme for CMAT:1 mark per correct answer. Incorrect answers will carry a penalty of ¼ th mark.
Sr.No. |
Event |
Tentative Date |
|---|---|---|
1. |
CMAT bulletin & form sale starts on | 3rd Week of December, 2011 |
2. |
CMAT bulletin & form sale ends on | 2nd Week of February, 2012 |
3. |
Last date of submission of CMAT forms | 2nd Week of February, 2012 |
4. |
Last date of online submission | 2nd Week of February, 2012 |
5. |
Date of CMAT 2012 Exam | End of The February, 2012 |
Sr.No. |
Test Areas |
Questions |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Verbal Communication | 100 |
2 Hours |
2. |
Quantitative Ability | ||
3. |
Reasoning Ability | ||
4. |
General Awareness |