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CMAT 2023 Question Paper has been 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.
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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 - Shift 1 | Download Now |
| CMAT 2023 Question Paper and Answer Keys - Shift 2 | Download Now |
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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:
| 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, 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 Exam Pattern 2024 | CMAT Syllabus 2024 |
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.
| 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 Score | Percentile |
| 300+ | 99+ |
| 270+ | 97+ |
| 250+ | 95+ |
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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.
