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Is MAT tougher than CMAT?
CMAT and MAT are National Level Entrance Exams to offer admission to various management Post Graduate Programs such as MBA and other equivalent PGDM Programs in Management, Business and Finance.
MAT and CMAT are two of the most popular entrance exams for admission into the best PGDM colleges or MBA colleges across the country. MAT and CMAT are highly preferred by the candidates as, if compared to the Common Aptitude Test, CAT, (conducted by IIMs) they are easier to crack.
Both are speed based exams having an almost similar syllabus. Hence the following article will help the candidates choose one of the exam between CMAT and MAT
MAT vs CMAT: Highlights
| Features | MAT | CMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test | Common Management Admission Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | All India Management Association | National Testing Agency |
| Participating Colleges | Around 600 Colleges | More than 1000 B-Schools |
| Application Fees |
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| Eligibility | Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any stream professional Degree holders (CA/CS/CMA) can also apply for the same | Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream professional Degree holders (CA/CS/CMA) can also apply for the same |
| Exam Level | National | National |
| Date of Exam | Conducted 4 Times in a Calendar Year, i.e., February, May, September, and December | Once a Year |
MAT vs CMAT: Exam Pattern
Both MAT and CMAT are National Level Examinations but there are a few differences between both examinations which are mentioned below:
| Features | MAT | CMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
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Only Computer Based Test. |
| Duration: | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes | 3 Hours + 30 Minutes for Optional Paper. |
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| Exam Difficulty Level: | Easy to Moderate | Moderate to Difficult. |
| Type of Question: | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Marks: | 200 Marks | 400 Marks |
| Negative Marking: | For each Wrong 0.25 Mark is deducted. | For each Wrong 1 Mark is deducted. |
MAT vs CMAT: Exam Sections
| MAT Exam Sections | CMAT Exam Sections |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation |
| Mathematical Skills | Logical Reasoning |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | Language Comprehension |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | General Awareness |
| Indian and Global Environment | Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Optional) |
Difference between MAT and CMAT Scores
MAT scorecard mentions sectional scores, overall scores, percentile as well as composite scores. Whereas, CMAT scorecard mentions sectional scores and percentile, overall scores and percentile, overall rank as well.
| Scorecard details | MAT | CMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Sections for final scores |
Language Comprehension Data Analysis and Sufficiency Mathematical Skills Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension |
| Score Type | Section-wise scores Overall scores Overall Percentile Composite scores for each section Overall Composite scores | Section-wise scores Overall scores Sectional Percentile Overall Percentile All India Rank |
| Total Marks | 200 | 400 |
| Score calculation | Scores obtained in each section are evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100 Final scores of all sections are scaled from 199 to 800, where 199 is the lowest, and 800 is the highest score Note: Indian and Global Environment section is not included in percentile calculation | All India Rank is calculated on basis of sectional scores i.e. out of 400 marks Percentile is calculated on basis of rank, raw marks of the candidate and the total number of candidates who appeared for CMAT Note: General Awareness section is not included in the percentile calculation |
MAT vs CMAT: Syllabus
The detailed syllabus of MAT and CMAT is mentioned below:
| MAT Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Skills Topics | |
| Number System | Mixtures and Allegation |
| Profit and Loss | Interest & Percentage |
| Ratio and Proportion | Trigonometry |
| Algebra | Mensuration |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Topics | |
| Passage Conclusions | Fact Inference Judgment |
| Statement Argument | Blood Relations |
| Language Comprehension Topics | |
| Reading Comprehension | English proficiency |
| Vocabulary and grammar | Para Jumble |
| Indian & Global Environment Topics | |
| Current Affairs | World Records |
| Books and Authors | Top Officials of Big Companies |
| Space Research Missions | Awards |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency Topics | |
| Data Interpretation in Tables, Graphs | Sentence and Conclusions |
| Venn Diagram | Charts (Column, Bar, Pie) |
| CMAT Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Topics | |
| Algebra | Time, Speed, Distance & Work |
| Allegation and Mixtures | Geometry |
| Quadratic Equation | Linear Equations |
| Mensuration | Data Interpretation in Tables, Graphs |
| Data Sufficiency – Sentence and Conclusions | Venn Diagram |
| Charts (Column, Bar, Pie) | - |
| Logical Reasoning Topics | |
| Analytical Reasoning | Linear Arrangements |
| Matrix Arrangements | Blood Relations |
| Language Comprehension Topics | |
| Reading Comprehension | English proficiency |
| Vocabulary and grammar | Para Jumble |
| General Awareness Topics | |
| Economic Events | Corporate Events |
| Current Affairs | Politics |
| Sports | Culture & Society |
MAT vs CMAT: Top Colleges
The following table gives a list of some of the top colleges accepting the scores of both entrance exams.
| Colleges Accept MAT Score | Colleges Accept CMAT Score |
|---|---|
| Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM) | Woxsen University |
| KIIT School of Management | LM Thapar School of Management |
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Management | ITM Business School |
| Amity Business School | IIHMR University |
| PSG Institute of Management | Vellore Institute of Technology |
Benefits of MAT vs CMAT
| Benefits of MAT | Benefits of CMAT |
|---|---|
| MAT Provides more options to Candidates in comparison to CMAT. | More than 1,000 Management and B-School Accept the CMAT Score |
| Applicants face less competition as the candidates who appeared for the MAT Examination are fewer in comparison to CMAT. | CMAT Applicants get more time in examinations compared to MAT Applicants. |
| In comparison to CMAT, MAT is held Four Times a Year. | The Top Business Schools and MBA Colleges Prefer CMAT scores to select the candidates for MBA Courses. |
| Applicants can choose any from the Available Two Modes of Examination: Pan Paper Based and Computer Based. | The CMAT exam paper is relatively easy to solve for all candidates who are preparing for other MBA Exams due to similarity in the Pattern of Examination. |
MAT vs CMAT: FAQs
Ques: What is MAT and CMAT?
Ans: MAT and CMAT are the prestigious entrance exams which are conducted for admission into the best MBA and PGDM Colleges, B-School of the country. MAT is an Abbreviation of the Management Aptitude Test whereas CMAT is an abbreviation of Common Management Admission Test.
Ques: Who conducts MAT and CMAT?
Ans: MAT is conducted by All India Management Association whereas CMAT is conducted by National Testing Agency from 2019. Prior to that CMAT was Conducted by All India Council for Technical Education till 2018.
Ques: Can a science graduate appear in MAT or CMAT Examination?
Ans: Yes, Applicants who held bachelor’s degree in any stream can appear for MAT/CMAT Examination for admission into best MBA and PGDM courses.
Ques: What is the Fee Structure for CMAT Entrance Test?
Ans: Following Table will give closer look to Fee structure for CMAT entrance Test:
| For Male: INR 2,000 |
| For Female/SC/ST/EWC: INR 1,000 |
Ques: Is CMAT conducted in Offline mode?
Ans: Unlike MAT, CMAT isn’t conducted in Offline Mode. It is only conducted through Online Mode.
Ques: Are there any marks deducted for an incorrect answer in MAT and CMAT?
Ans: Yes, Both the exams have Negative Marking System in practice that means in MAT, Candidates will be penalized for 0.25 Mark for every wrong answer and in CMAT, Candidates will be penalized for 1 Mark for every wrong answer. No deduction on those question which are unattempt.
Ques: What is time duration and Question Volume in MAT?
Ans: The Time Duration in the MAT is 150 minutes (2 Hour and 30 Minutes) and candidates have to face 200 questions in that provided time limit.
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