CMAT 2023 Question Paper

CMAT 2023 question paper was moderately difficult. The exam was held in two shifts, and candidates had mixed reviews. The question paper for shift 1 was moderate, while shift 2 papers were more difficult than the first. 

Questions from quantitative techniques and data interpretation for shift 1 was mainly arithmetic, and shift 2 was data interpretation. Innovation and entrepreneurship had theory-based questions. Logical reasoning and general awareness had mixed questions from the syllabus.

CMAT Previous Year Question Paper

CMAT Exam Pattern 2023

CMAT Syllabus 2023

CMAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Keys

The CMAT 2023 question paper and answer keys are attached to the link below. This is based on the student's reaction. The official authority is yet to release the question paper.

CMAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Keys

CMAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Keys - Shift 1	Download Now
CMAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Keys - Shift 2	Download Now

CMAT 2023 Question Paper Analysis

According to the student's reactions, the questions were mostly from the syllabus, and the difficulty level varied for each session. The detailed analysis according to the shifts is as follows:

CMAT 2023 Question Paper Analysis

Sections	Areas of Questions	Level of Difficulty
Shift 1
General Awareness	Indian history Ballpen invention Radium invention Laughing Gas Bhopal Gas Tragedy Books	Moderate
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation	Arithmetic Numbers P&C Probability Geometry & Mensuration Data Interpretation Algebra Quadratic questions	Moderate to Difficult
Language Comprehension	Vocabulary & Grammar mostly Synonyms & Antonym Spelling error	Easy
Logical Reasoning	Coding & Decoding Clocks & Calendar Blood Relations Numbers Letter Series Syllogisms Linear/Circular Arrangement Statement & Assumptions Strong/Weak Argument	Moderate
Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Theory-based	Easy
Shift 2
General Awareness	Indian history Sports Social Developments Economic Books	Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation	Algebra Data Interpretation Number Systems Problem-Solving Geometry	Difficult
Language Comprehension	Reading comprehension Vocabulary Fill in blanks Idioms Language	Difficult
Logical Reasoning	Verbal Reasoning  Statement & Assumptions Numbers Letter Series	Moderate to Difficult
Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Theory-based	Easy

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CMAT 2023 Good Attempts

There are a total of 5 sections in the CMAT syllabus, and each section has 20 questions. A good attempt for each section varies. Detailed below are the marks that can be considered good attempts. 

CMAT 2023 Good Attempts

Section	Good Attempts	No. of questions
Language Comprehension	17-19	20
Logical Reasoning	17-18	20
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation	15-17	20
General Awareness	9-11	20
Innovation and Entrepreneurship	15-16	20

CMAT 2023 Good Score

Students must note the following parameters to understand the marks required to qualify for the exam. Generally, a good percentile can help in getting admissions into top colleges.

CMAT 2023 Good Score

CMAT Score	Percentile
300+	99+
270+	97+
250+	95+

Also, Read on What is a Good Score in CMAT?

How to Download CMAT 2023 Question Paper?

CMAT 2023 question papers will be available on the official website. Candidates can download the same by following the steps:

• Candidates must head to the CMAT official website: cmat.nta.nic.in.
• Under the 'Public Notice' section, candidates can find the link to the CMAT 2023 question paper and answer keys. 
• Once the candidate clicks on the option, they will be redirected. 
• The page will display the respective links. 
• Candidates can click on the same and download the question paper.