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How is the difficulty of the CMAT as compared to the NMAT?


Kamendra kumar 10th Dec, 2021
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ritika patel 22nd Dec, 2021

CMAT :

Exam Name: Common Management Admission Test

Conducting Body: National Test Agency (NTA)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Frequency of Exam: Twice a Year

Duration: 3 Hrs (180 minutes)

Number of Sections: 4 sections

Sectional Time Limit: No sectional time limit

Types of Question Format: Objective Type Questions (MCQ)

Options to choose the order of Sections: Candidate can answer any section they want. The candidate is allowed to switch between the sections and answer accordingly.

Total Marks: 400 marks. 100 marks for each section.

Marking for Correct Answer: [+4 Marks]

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Marking for Incorrect Answer: [-1 Marks] No negative marking for unattempted questions.

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

CMAT Syllabus

The syllabus for the CMAT exam includes topics named below:

Geometry

Mensuration

Number Systems

Fraction and Decimals

Analytical Reasoning

Matrix Arrangements

Coding and De-coding

Non-Verbal Reasoning

General Awareness

English Grammar

NMAT

Exam Name: (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) Management Aptitude Test

Conducting Body: GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Frequency of Exam: Candidate can retake the examination within the stipulated exam date.

Duration: 2 Hrs (120)

Number of Sections: 3 sections

Sectional time Limit: Language Skills (22 mins), Quantitative Aptitude (60 mins), Logical Reasoning (38 mins)

Types of Question Format: Objective Type Questions (MCQ)

Options to choose the order of Sections: Test takers can choose the order of section in NMAT. Once the order of the section is selected the NMAT test taker should follow this order.

Total Marks: 120 Marks

Marking for Correct Answer: [+1 Marks]

Marking for Incorrect Answer: No negative marking for incorrect answers and unattempted questions.

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

NMAT Syllabus

NMAT syllabus includes major topics like:

Algebra (Linear/Quadratic Equation)

Trigonometry

Mensuration

Probability

Coordinate Geometry

Coding & Decoding

Series

Syllogisms

Statement Conclusions

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms

Vocabulary

I think now by comparing the given information above you can decide which is easier and not!

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