Question 1

Is the CMAT mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every CMAT mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the CMAT exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) 2026 is a computer-based test (cbt) test with 100 questions for a total of 400 marks, conducted over 3 hours. The paper is divided into 5 sections — Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional). Marking scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong.

Question 3

Is there negative marking in CMAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CMAT has negative marking. Exact scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong. Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

What is the educational qualification required for CMAT?

Accepted Answer

To appear for CMAT (Common Management Admission Test), a candidate typically needs: Bachelor's degree (3 years) in any discipline. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official National Testing Agency for the exact cut-off.

Question 5

When will CMAT 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next CMAT exam is scheduled for 10 May 2026. National Testing Agency publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 6

What is the CMAT application fee?

Accepted Answer

The CMAT application fee for the general category is ₹2,000. Rs. 1000 for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender

Question 7

How should I prepare for CMAT with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length CMAT mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 8

Who conducts CMAT?

Accepted Answer

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is conducted by National Testing Agency. The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://cmat.nta.nic.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from National Testing Agency so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

About CMAT

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

Quantitative Techniques & DI

Logical Reasoning

Language Comprehension

General Awareness

Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional)

Important Dates

Application Fee

Selection Process

Selection flow

Official Resources

Practice for CMAT

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CMAT — Frequently Asked Questions

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NMAT

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation	20	80	—
Logical Reasoning	20	80	—
Language Comprehension	20	80	—
General Awareness	20	80	—
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (optional)	20	80	—