CMAT 2020 Syllabus

National Testing Agency (NTA) has not changed the CMAT syllabus or its sectional composition after taking over the CMAT exam from AICTE. CMAT 2020 Exam is a single paper exam with different sections. Before appearing for CMAT exam candidates need to check eligibility criteria of CMAT 2020. The three sections specified in the framed syllabus are:

• Quantitative Aptitude
• Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning

CMAT candidates can download the Subject wise Syllabus on the website. Here are some updates related to CMAT 2020 syllabus which will help you to understand syllabus and topics to study for CMAT exam.

CMAT Syllabus 2020 PDF is divided into four sections – Language Comprehension, Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. Although few topics are similar to CAT exam the candidates can check the difference between CMAT and CAT to find the exam which is suitable for them. Sections involved in CMAT Syllabus 2020 are as follows: 

• Each of four sections in CMAT syllabus has an equal weight of 25% with 25 questions.
• Topics in CMAT syllabus on which Questions are asked are simple and straight and are not twisted  but there is a negative marking in CMAT exam.

General Awareness 

Aspirants of CMAT Entrance Exam are Suggested to read News Papers and to watch news channels that keep you updated in the field of current affairs. General Awareness Syllabus pattern of CMAT 2020 is given below:

Data Interpretation and Quantitative Techniques 

Questions usually in this section are single and not based on sets. Major topics involved in this section are prescribed as below:

Quantitative Techniques

Topics covered under Quantitative Techniques are highlighted as below:

• Arithmetic-Ratio, mixtures, work, average, percentage, Time & Speed, Profit and loss, interest, basic statistics
• Number properties
• Probability
• Counting principles
• Geometry
• Algebra
• Derivatives ( Maxima-Minima)

Data Interpretation

• Table and pie chart
• Bar diagrams and graphs
• Charts

Highlights of the syllabus for Data Interpretation and Quantitative technique are tabulated below:

Logical Reasoning

This section is a mix of topics from arrangements like linear, seating, sequencing and arranging with conditions to coding. Topics involved in Logical Reasoning are tabulated below:

Language Comprehension Syllabus

Verbal Ability section in CMAT defined as Language Comprehension. It covers a comprehensive English test which includes the test of grammar, tenses, vocabulary, jumbled paragraphs and reading comprehension. Key topics in Language Comprehension Syllabus are as follows:

• Usage of Articles
• Non-finite
• Dangling Modifiers
• Usage on Nouns & Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions –regular and followed, Verbs, Syntax, Subject-verb Agreement, Simple, continuous, Perfect tenses, and Conditional-unreal past.
• Jumbled paragraphs

CMAT gives shorter comprehension passages with 500-600 words and not too difficult passages. There is no fixed rule on framing questions based on Reading comprehension passage, which is followed by at least 4-5 questions each. Questions could be any of the following types:

• Questions based on an inference drawn
• Questions based on Central idea of the passage
• Candidates need to answer questions based on phrases, idioms
• Applicants need to answer questions related to expression in the passage.

Highlights of Topics involved in Language Comprehension Syllabus is tabulated below:

Exam Pattern

Students must have good knowledge about CMAT exam pattern and syllabus to prepare and strategize for the exam. Candidates can have a look at this table below for reference and know how to crack CMAT.