CMAT Exam

The CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is an online Computer-Based Test conducted by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), India. The CMAT test is a national-level management entrance test for facilitating institutions approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), to select suitable candidates for admission in all management programs. The very 1st edition of the CMAT management entrance test was first conducted in the year 2012. And in 2014, the first CMAT test was held between 20th February and 24th February. A total of 1.2 lakhs aspiring candidates participated in the test and the result was declared on 14th March, 2014.

The CMAT test is conducted twice a year in September and February and the better of the two scores is considered for admission in management programs, for each academic year.

History of CMAT:                                                                       

CMAT was launched by AICTE to reduce the mental, physical and financial burden of students attending multiple management entrance examinations.

Why CMAT?

The CMAT exam score is accepted by all B-Schools under the AICTE and various private institutions for admitting students in management courses. The AICTE CMAT score is accepted in more than 4000+ colleges and institutes in India, for enrolling students in management programs.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Applicant must be a citizen of India.
– Graduates in any discipline can apply for CMAT exam
– Final year students of Graduate Courses (10+2+3) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for the academic year 2018-19 can also apply for CMAT online exam.

There is no upper age limit set for appearing the CMAT exam.

Management (PGDM, MBA and similar):

Recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying examination

Management (PGCM):

Recognized Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration

Management (Executive PGDM):

• Any recognized Bachelors degree of minimum 3 years duration and a minimum of 5 years relevant managerial / supervisory experience.
• Obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) at the qualifying examination.

CMAT Registration:

CMAT registration is a 3-step process and before you start keep a note of the following:

• A computer with good Internet connectivity
• Your complete qualifications details
• A clear scanned photo of yours taken on a white background. The size of the scanned photo should be 140 x 160 (60Kb)
• A clear scanned signature of yours done on a white background. The size of the signature file should be 60 x 90 (30Kb)
• A valid email address which you will be using at least for the next six months. As all communication regarding the CMAT exam will be sent to the email address
• An active and valid mobile number for all information will be sent to the given mobile number
• In case you want to pay online, you will need a valid Credit/Debit card
• In case you want to pay by cash, you need to print 3 copies of Challan

CMAT 3-Step Registration Process

The following are the three-step CMAT registration process:

1) Read Instructions and Self Registration:

• Enter as a New User
• Read the instructions carefully
• Accept the declaration and proceed
• Start filling Self Registration form
• Enter requisite basic details
• Ensure you enter all correct details, verify before clicking ‘Submit’ because once you submit you cannot edit any details in the form
• Once you submit, a unique 6-digit password will be generated
• The unique 6-digit password will be visible at the screen, and sent to you at your email address and as an SMS to your mobile number
• Once you complete the Self Registration process, you will need to visit the registration portal as Existing User and login in with your registered email address and your unique 6-digit password
• This completes your Self Registration process

2) Payment Process:

Mode 1 – Online Payment – You can pay online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking

Mode 2 – Cash Payment in SBI Bank – You can pay by Cash in any of the designated SBI Bank branch. Once you select this option and proceed, you will see a CHALLAN on your screen with your details already filled in it. You need to take 3 PRINT OUTS of this CHALLAN, fill in the details wherever required in all the copies, and walk in to your nearest SBI bank branch with CASH on the next day of generation of Challan. Cash Deposit will be accepted only from the next day of your Challan generation.

E.g. If you Generate and Print the Challan copies on 24th October, 2017, then walk in to the nearest SBI bank branch with Challan copies and deposit the CASH by 25th October 2017 onwards.

NOTE: The last date to pay ’CASH’ in bank is 27th December 2017 and from there onwards to complete registration is 28th December 2017. Submission of final application after payment (CASH PAYMENT THROUGH BANK) will not be possible after 28th December, 2017.

3) Completing the Form:

Once you are done with the payment, you need to fill the remaining part of the form. Once you fill the complete form, you can check the complete data entered by clicking on ‘View/Modify’ button. You can also modify your data by clicking ‘View/Modify’ button in case you want to modify. Once you are sure of the correctness of your data, click on ‘Proceed’ button. Then you need to check the box that “I have checked all the entries filled in by me and found them correct” and click on ‘Submit’ button. Once you click the ‘Submit’ button, no changes can be done in the data.

Test Fees:

• General/OBC: Rs.1400 + Bank charges as applicable
• SC/ST/PD: Rs.700 + Bank charges as applicable
• In Foreign Countries: $125 + Bank charges as applicable