CMAT 2023 Question Paper with Solutions: Download PDFs

Shubhangini Priyadarshi
Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Dec 12, 2024

CMAT 2023 Question Paper was officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The paper was moderately difficult. The CMAT 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 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 Question Paper and Answer Keys 2023
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 Question Paper Analysis 2023
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, 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, Economics, 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

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 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 Good Score 2023

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+

How to Download CMAT 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.

CMAT Previous Year Question Papers Download PDFs

The candidates can practice the CMAT Previous Question Papers to practice for the exam. This will serve as the best strategy for the candidates to get a good amount of practice and will help them to clear the CMAT entrance exam strategically.

The aspirants can download the previous year's paper's PDF files for free. CMAT 2018, 2019, and 2020 question papers can be downloaded from the links shared below.

CMAT Previous Year Papers
CMAT Previous Years' Question Paper  PDF  Links
CMAT 2024 Question Paper Download
CMAT 2022 Question Paper Download
CMAT 2021 Question Paper Download
CMAT Jan 2020 Shift 1 Set 3 Question Paper Download
CMAT 2019 Set 2 Question Paper Download
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CMAT 2018 Slot 2 Question Paper PDF Download

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