CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 1): Exam Review, Sectional Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoffs

CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 1) – Overview

In the following CMAT Analysis article, we will discuss the following details

• CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis
• Section-Wise Analysis
• The level of difficulty of the CMAT 2023 Question Paper
• Expected cutoffs

Highlights of CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis (Shift 1)

• CMAT 2023 Shift 1 exam was conducted successfully.
• It consisted of a total of 100 questions across all the sections.
• For each correct response, a + 4 mark was awarded and -1 mark for each incorrect response.

CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis: Paper Pattern

A total of 100 questions were asked which were spread across 5 sections. The CMAT 2023 Exam Pattern is given below:

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation	20	80
Logical Reasoning	20	80
Language Comprehension	20	80
General Awareness	20	80
Innovation & Entrepreneurship	20	80
Total	100	400

CMAT 2023 Analysis (Shift 1): Difficulty Level

As per the CMAT 2023 Analysis, the overall difficulty level was slightly on the easier side as compared to the previous year. Static Questions dominated the GK section which made the GK section easy whereas, in the CMAT 2022, the questions from the General Awareness section were found to be the most challenging. The candidates can check the CMAT 2023 difficulty level of each section in the table given below:

Section	CMAT 2023 Level of Difficulty
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation	Easy to Moderate (QA 15 & DI 5)
Logical Reasoning	Easy (LR 14 & VL 6)
Language Comprehension	Easy
General Awareness	Easy
Innovation & Entrepreneurship	Easy
Total	Easy

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CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 1): Section-Wise Details

In the section below we have shared a detailed CMAT 2023 analysis for all the five exam sections.

CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis 2023 – Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

The Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation section consisted of 20 questions. As per CMAT Analysis 2023, the overall difficulty level of the Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation was Easy. It was found that questions from Arithmetic dominated this section with a total of 6 questions. The topic-wise breakup of the Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation section is given below:

Sections	Questions
Numbers, Factors	2
Probability (DS)	1
Puzzle (DS)	1
Profit & Loss (DS)	1
Quadratic (DS)	1
Surds & Indices (DS)	1
Ratio	1
TSD	1
Inequality (Wrong Option)	1
Partnership	1
Geometry (Triangle)	1
SI CI	1
Average	1
HCF LCM	1

The DI sets were easy to solve. There were 5 questions based on table charts:

Sections	Questions
Table	5

CMAT Analysis 2023 – Language Comprehension

The CMAT 2023 Language Comprehension section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of the Language Comprehension section in the year 2023 was Easy. As per the CMAT Exam Analysis 2023, it was found that the majority of the questions in the Language Comprehension section were Vocab-based Questions.

The topic-wise breakup of the Language Comprehension section is given below:

Sections	Questions
RC (3 passages)	5
Sentence Correction	3
Expression meaning	3
Synonym Antonym	2
FIB	2
Match the List	2
Direct Speech	1
Sentence Type	1
Para Jumble	1

CMAT Paper Analysis 2023 – Logical Reasoning

The CMAT 2023 Logical Reasoning section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of this section was Easy. As per CMAT 2023 analysis, the topic-wise breakup of Logical Reasoning is given below:

Sections	Questions
Blood Relations	3
Coding Decoding	2
Mathematical Order	1
Direction Sense	1
Counting Figures	2
Syllogs (Wrong Option)	1
Letter Series	1
Missing Number	1
Linear Arrangement	2
Sections	Questions
Verbal Analogy	2
Statement & Assumption	1
Odd one out	1
Statement Assertion	1
Statement Argument	1

CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 – General Awareness

The 2023 General Awareness section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of this section was Easy. CMAT 2023 GK section was dominated by questions from Static GK. The following is the breakup of the General Awareness section:

Sections	Questions
Chemistry	3
Constitution of India	2
Dance Form & State	1
Disease & Body part	1
Static History	2
Author & Book	1
National Park	1
Country & Capital	1
GDP	1
Chief of Naval Staff	1
Currency Notes	1
Commonwealth Games	1
Invention – Inventor	1
Geography (Straits)	1
Spyware	1
Rivers	1

CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis 2023 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This section was introduced in the CMAT exam in the year 2021 as an optional section. The overall difficulty level of this section was Easy in CMAT 2023 exam. The sectional breakup is as follows:

Sections	Questions
Diffusion of Innovation Theory	1
Low-end Disruptive Innovation	1
Angel Investor	1
Reason of Failure of Entrepreneurial Venture	1
Entrepreneurial Word Origin	1
Atal Innovation Mission	1
Urbanization	1
Nascent Entrepreneur	1
Stages of Design Thinking	1
Business Goals	1
Steps involved in Project approval	1
Venture Capital	1
Assertion Reason (Finance)	2
Types of Entrepreneur	1
Family Business & Start-up	1
FIB	1
Stages of Startup Funding	2
Estimating & Financial Funds Requirement	1

CMAT Cut-Offs

Note the table below to get the expected CMAT 2023 Cut Off for all the participating institutes.

Sl.No	MBA Colleges	CMAT Cut-off/Percentile
1	JBIMS, Mumbai	99.98+
2	SIMSREE, Mumbai	99.9+
3	University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences	99+
4	KJ Somaiya Institute of Management	98+
5	Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	95-99
6	Goa Institute of Management	95-99
7	Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi	95

CMAT 2022 Score Vs Percentile

Percentile	Marks in	Marks in	Marks in	Marks in
	2022	2021	2020	2019
99.5	303	325	320	315
99	293	318	313	310
95	260	300	250	282
90	240	282	232	264
80	211	200	203	234
70	180	170	180	210