CMAT 2024 Analysis (Slot 2)
CMAT 2023 was conducted on May 04, 2023 in two slots between 9 AM to 12 Noon (Slot 1) and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM (Slot 2). This is the analysis of the CMAT 2023 analysis of the Second slot. You can find the analysis of the first slot here.
TEST OVERVIEW
The structure of the test and estimates of good attempts are as follows:
| Section | No. of questions | Marks per question | Maximum Marks | Good Attempts | Overall LOD |
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 4 | 80 | 12-14 | Easy |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 4 | 80 | 15-17 | Easy |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 4 | 80 | 17 | Easy |
| General Awareness | 20 | 4 | 80 | 11-12 | Medium |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 4 | 80 | 15 | Medium |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 70-75 |
- The test had no sectional timing.
- Incorrect responses invited negative marks (-)1 for each incorrect response
VERDICT
Overall, according to our CMAT 2023 analysis, the difficulty level of slot 2 was similar to that of CMAT 2022 (single slot).
As is the case generally with CMAT, this time too, time was not a constraining factor. Some of the questions in the five sections were sitters. However, some questions in both General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship sections were challenging. They could become the decisive questions and impact the overall percentile. Based on the feedback received from IMS candidates and experts, we expect the following cut-offs in CMAT 2023:
| Score | Percentile |
| 295 – 305 | 99.5+ |
| 275 – 285 | 99 |
| 255 – 265 | 95 |
| 235 – 245 | 90 |
| For B-School cut-offs, see Note ** at the end | |
CMAT 2023 ANALYSIS (SLOT 2) – SECTIONAL
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation:
This section was relatively easy in terms of Level of Difficulty. Out of 20 questions in the section, 1 was on Data Interpretation and the remaining 19 were on Quantitative Technique. A single question on Data Interpretation consisted of questions based on Pie Chart and it involved simple calculations.
The questions on Quantitative Techniques were dominated by questions on Arithmetic. Out of 19 questions on Quantitative Techniques, 8 questions were on Arithmetic, which included questions on Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership. There were 2 questions on Geometry, 4 questions on Modern Maths, 4 questions on Numbers and 1 question on Algebra. Most of the questions on Quantitative Technique were easy.
| Area | No of Questions. | Details | |||
| Easy | Medium | Difficult | Total | ||
| Arithmetic | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit & Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership |
| Geometry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Triangles |
| Modern Math | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Probability |
| Numbers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Surds, HCF LCM |
| Algebra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Quad equations, Quad inequality |
| Data Interpretation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Table (Set of 5 questions) |
Around 12-14 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
Logical Reasoning:
Out of the 20 questions in this section, 13 were on Non-Verbal Reasoning and 7 questions were on Verbal Reasoning. All the questions were standalone questions and there were no set based questions.
The questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning were spread across different topics in Logical Reasoning such as Series Completion, Arrangements, Odd Man Out, Coding etc. While questions on Verbal Reasoning included questions such as syllogisms, strong/weak arguments, assertion-reason, analogy, odd one etc.
The questions were not lengthy and many questions were straightforward and very easy to solve.
| Area | No. of Qs. |
| Odd Man Out | 2 |
| Series Completion | 2 |
| Arrangement | 2 |
| Coding | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
| Verbal Reasoning | |
| Syllogisms, assertion-reason, analogy, strong/weak arguments, Implicit assumptions, odd one etc. | 7 |
Around 15-17 attempts in this section, with 80% accuracy, would be a good attempt.
Language Comprehension:
The Language Comprehension Section consisted of 4 Reading Comprehension questions and 16 Non-RC questions. The length of the RC passage was around 650 words. The passage was easy to read. The topic of RC passage was ‘What is religion?’. Most questions were easy to answer. The non-RC questions were easy as well.
| Area | No. of Qs. |
| Reading Comprehension | 4 |
| Vocabulary – Synonyms (meaning of the phrase), word meanings, idioms, foreign phrase (match the column), etc | 6 |
| Grammar – FIB, Sentence correction, Active passive voice etc. | 9 |
| Verbal Reasoning – PJ ( 4 statements) | 1 |
Around 17 attempts in this section with 80% accuracy would be good.
General Awareness:
Out of the 20 General Awareness questions, 15 were based on Static GK. 5 questions were on Current Affairs. The majority of questions were based on Indian events. Only a few questions were on international events. The questions were on Sports, constitution, history, books and authors, physics, geography, etc. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level.
11 or 12 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
Out of the 20 questions, 17 were based on Business and Entrepreneurship concepts. 3 questions were on Business GK. Overall, this section was of medium difficulty level.
15 attempts in this section with 80 % accuracy would be a good attempt.
**Note:
Approximate Cut-Off for CMAT Based colleges
The following B-School admissions (based on our CMAT 2023 analysis and expected scores) generally close at these percentiles:
MMS Programs – (All India Seats)
JBIMS – 99.99 percentile
Sydenham – 99.95+ percentile
KJ Somaiya – 99.94
Welingkar Institute Of Management- 99.9
PGDM Program
Great Lakes, Chennai – 90 + percentile + profile based
GOA Institute of Management – 95+ percentile
KJ Somaiya – 95 + percentile
IFMR – 85 + percentile
NIBM – 90 + percentile
Welingkar Institute Of Management – 70 + percentile (eligibility) + profile based