Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025, a national-level MBA entrance exam, has been concluded today, January 25, 2025. The shift 2 exam ends at 6 PM. Based on the candidate’s initial reaction, the paper analysis and question paper for CMAT 2025 will be updated here. The shift 2 paper is reported to be easy to moderately difficult.
The shift 1 exam ends at 12 noon. Based on the initial reaction, the paper was moderately difficult with questions from the previous year paper. The detailed paper analysis and memory-based question is available here.
Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam will be held across multiple test centers nationwide. Over 50,000 aspirants are expected to take this computer-based test. Candidates must download CMAT admit card from the official website before appearing for the exam.
CMAT 2025 Paper Analysis
After every shift, a detailed CMAT 2025 paper analysis will be available here. The initial responses of the students would give us an idea about the difficulty level of the paper, subject-wise analysis, and important topics.
| Section | Shift 1 Difficulty Level | Shift 2 Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | Moderate to Difficult | Easy |
| Logical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | Easy |
| Language Comprehension | Easy to Moderate | Easy |
| General Awareness | Moderate | Moderate |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
CMAT 2025 Question Paper
The memory based question paper will be uploaded here. Candidates can download CMAT 2025 Question Paper PDF for free from these links:
| CMAT Exam Slot | CMAT 2025 Question Paper PDF | CMAT 2025 Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CMAT 2025 January 25 Shift 1 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) | Available | Available |
| CMAT 2025 January 25 Shift 2 (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) | Available | Available |
CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern
CMAT paper pattern is no different than the earlier years and contains five sections that test the aptitude and knowledge of candidates. Each section comprises 20 questions and the entire test has 400 marks. Here are the key highlights:
| CMAT 2025 | Details |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based |
| Duration | 3 hours (no sectional time limit) |
| Number of sections | 5 – Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Marks per question | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Total marks | 400 |
CMAT 2025 Exam Timings
The exam will be conducted in two shifts, and reporting times will be strictly followed to avoid delays. Candidates are advised to reach their test centers early, as gates will close 30 minutes before the exam begins.
| Shift | Exam Timing | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time |
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
CMAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
Latecomers will not be allowed to sit for the exam. Candidates are required to bring the following documents:
- CMAT 2025 admit card printed on a A4 size paper, filled with photo and left thumb impression.
- Valid photo ID proof including PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card (with photograph), E-Aadhaar, Ration Card, Aadhaar Enrolment No. with Photo.
- 2 passport size photographs for the attendance sheet.
Also Read: CMAT Exam Guidelines, Documents Required, Do’s and Don’ts
After the Exam
Official headcount of test takers by NTA followed by declaration of result date. For post-exam analysis, answer key updates, and expected cutoff details, keep looking at this page.
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