Introduction:
The CMAT 2021 exam is a national level entrance examination which will be conducted by the
National Testing Agency (NTA).
CMAT 2021 Syllabus:
There are 4 sections with 25 questions each. Each question is worth 4 marks; however, there is
a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer.
The syllabus can be divided into four parts–
Section 1 - Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation:
This section is designed to test the candidate in the following areas:
1. Basic Math Skills
2. Numerical Skills
3. Mental Math Skills
4. Problem Solving Skills
5. Statistical Skills
Section 1 covers the following -
1. Allegation & 8. Geometry 15. Menstruation 22. Profit & Loss
Mixtures
2. Algebra 9. HCF & LCM 16. Number Base 23. Progressions – Arithmetic,
System Geometric, Maxima & Minima
3. Averages 10. In-equations 17. Partnership 24. Ratio & Proportions
Quadratic and (Accounts)
linear equations
4. Bar Graphs 11. Instalment 18. Permutation & 25. Simple & Compound Interest
Payments Combination
5. Caselets 12. Logarithms 19. Pie Chart 26. Tables
6. Coordinate 13. Line Graph 20. Pipes and Cisterns 27. Time, Distance, Weights &
geometry Heights
7. Clocks & Calendars 14. Mean – 21. Probability 28. Venn Diagram
Arithmetic,
harmonic
Section 2 - Logical Reasoning
This section is designed to test the candidate in the following areas:
1. Critical Reasoning
2. Analytical Abilities
3. Logical Abilities
4. Visual Reasoning
5. Non - verbal Reasoning
Section 2 covers the following -
1. Analogy Test 6. Coding-Decoding 11. Input & Output 16. Seating
Arrangements
2. Assumption- 7. Comparisons 12. Identifying probably true 17. Selections
Premise-Conclusion probably false
3. Blood Relations 8. Deductions 13. Linear word formation 18. Series & Analysis
4. Cause and Effect 9. Directions 14. Matrix Arrangements 19. Statements and
conclusions
5. Clocks and Calendars 10. Family tree problem 15. Ranking Tests 20. Symbol Based
problems
Section 3 - Language Comprehension
This section is designed to test the candidate in the following areas:
1. English Language
2. Reading Comprehension
Section 3 covers the following –
1. Analogy 6. Foreign language words used in English 11. Phrases
2. Contextual Usage 7. Grammar 12. Prepositions
3. Fact Inference and 8. Matching word meanings 13. Spellings
Judgement
4. Figures of speech 9. Odd word out 14. Syllogisms
5. Fill in the blanks 10. Paragraph formation questions 15. Synonyms &
Antonyms
Section 4 - General Awareness
This section is designed to test the candidate in the following areas:
1. Current Affairs
2. Static Affairs
Section 4 covers the following -
1. Automobiles 11. Politics & Society
2. Awards & Awardees 12. Punch Line of Companies
3. Banking, Business & Economics 13. Social Issues
4. Films 14. Science
5. Finance 15. Sports
6. Geography & History 16. Top Officials of Big Company
7. Important Quotes 17. World Records
8. International Affairs
9. Literature
10. Major Corporate Events