CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis (Shift 2) – Exam Review, Sectional Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoffs
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 13th, 2023

CMAT Exam Analysis 2023: The NTA conducted CMAT 2023 successfully on 4th May 2023 in two shifts across 124 cities in India. The CMAT paper consisted of 100 questions across all five sections with 20 questions in each section.
As per the CMAT Analysis 2023, given by BYJU’S Exam Prep experts, the difficulty level of Shift 1 was Easy; however, the difficulty level of the Shift 2 exam was Easy to Moderate. The GK section was dominated by Static questions in both shifts. Errors were found in both slots. Our experts have discussed the details of CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 including the type of questions asked, difficulty level, exam highlights, exam pattern and expected cut-offs in the article given below:
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CMAT Exam Analysis 2023: The NTA conducted CMAT 2023 successfully on 4th May 2023 in two shifts across 124 cities in India. The CMAT paper consisted of 100 questions across all five sections with 20 questions in each section.
As per the CMAT Analysis 2023, given by BYJU’S Exam Prep experts, the difficulty level of Shift 1 was Easy; however, the difficulty level of the Shift 2 exam was Easy to Moderate. The GK section was dominated by Static questions in both shifts. Errors were found in both slots. Our experts have discussed the details of CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 including the type of questions asked, difficulty level, exam highlights, exam pattern and expected cut-offs in the article given below:
CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 – Overview
In the following CMAT Analysis article, we have discussed the following details
- Section-wise CMAT 2023 Analysis
- The level of difficulty of the CMAT 2023 Question Paper
- Expected CMAT Cut Off
CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis – Important Highlights
- CMAT 2023 was conducted on 4th May in two shifts.
- The exam will consist of a total of 100 questions across all the sections.
- For each correct response, + 4 mark will be awarded and -1 mark for each incorrect response.
CMAT Analysis 2023 – Exam Pattern
The CMAT 2023 consisted of 100 questions spread across 5 sections. The CMAT 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 |
☛ Read Also: CMAT Analysis 2023 – Shift 1
CMAT 2023 Paper Analysis – Difficulty Level
As per the CMAT 2023 Analysis, the overall CMAT difficulty level of Shift 2 paper was Easy to Moderate. The questions from the General Awareness section were found to be the most challenging in 2022, however, in CMAT 2023 the GK section was found to be the easiest section. The candidates can check the CMAT 2023 exam difficulty level after the exam is successfully completed. Check below the difficulty level of both the slots as per CMAT 2023 Analysis:
Sections |
Slot 1 |
Slot 2 |
||
Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
20 |
Easy to Moderate |
20 |
Moderate |
Logical Reasoning |
20 |
Easy (LR 15 & VL 5) |
20 |
Easy (LR 16 & VL 4) |
Language Comprehension |
20 |
Easy |
20 |
Easy |
General Awareness |
20 |
Easy |
20 |
Easy to Moderate |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
20 |
Easy |
20 |
Easy |
Total |
100 |
Easy |
100 |
Moderate |
☛ Read Also: CMAT Answer Key
CMAT Analysis 2023 – Section-Wise Details
Check the section below to get a detailed CMAT exam analysis 2023 for all five exam sections:
CMAT 2023 Analysis – Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
The Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of the Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation shift 2 was Moderate. It was found that questions from Arithmetic dominated this section with a total of 9 questions. As per CMAT Analysis 2023, there were a total of 15 questions from QA and 5 questions from DI in shift 1 and 19 questions based on QA and 1 question based on DI in shift 2. The topic-wise breakup of the Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation section is given below:
Topics |
Qs |
Arithmetic |
9 |
Algebra |
3 |
Geometry |
1 |
Numbers |
2 |
Modern Maths |
3 |
Data Interpretation |
1 |
Letter Series |
1 |
Total |
20 |
CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis – Language Comprehension
The Language Comprehension section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of the CMAT Language Comprehension section 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 CMAT 2023 Language Comprehension section (Shift 2) exam is given below:
Sections |
Qs |
RC (Religion) |
4 |
One word substitution |
2 |
Word Meaning |
1 |
Idiom |
1 |
Migratory Words |
1 |
Error Detection |
6 |
Error Correction |
1 |
Voice |
2 |
FIB |
1 |
Para Jumble |
1 |
Total |
16 |
CMAT Analysis 2023 – Logical Reasoning
The CMAT 2023 Logical Reasoning section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of this section was Easy. The topic-wise breakup of the CMAT 2023 Logical Reasoning section is given below:
Sections |
Questions |
Circular Arrangement |
1 |
Venn Diagram |
2 |
Coding Decoding |
4 |
Calendar |
1 |
Missing Numbers |
2 |
Match the List |
1 |
Matrix Arrangement |
1 |
Odd one out |
2 |
Analogy |
1 |
Statement & Assumption |
1 |
Statement Conclusion |
1 |
Statement Argument |
1 |
Cause & Effect |
1 |
Course of Action |
1 |
CMAT Exam Analysis 2023 – General Awareness
The CMAT 2023 General Awareness section consisted of 20 questions. The overall difficulty level of this section was Easy to Moderate. The following is the breakup of the General Awareness section as per the CMAT 2023:
Sections |
Questions |
Static |
13-14 |
Current |
6-7 |
Total |
20 |
CMAT 2023 Exam Analysis – Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The overall difficulty level of this section was Easy. Check the topic-wise distribution below
Sections |
Qs |
Entrepreneur Means |
2 |
Theory-related moderate amount of risk |
1 |
Person who improves existing business |
1 |
Full form of EPCG |
1 |
Entrepreneur description |
1 |
BRIC countries |
1 |
Legal term for Brand |
1 |
Loan Amount offered by Mudra |
1 |
Entrepreneurs owning more than 1 business |
1 |
Major concern of Entrepreneur |
1 |
Type of Innovation |
1 |
Non-Legitimate Idea to Market |
1 |
SMILE Loan |
1 |
Entrepreneur deal with |
1 |
Condition for the viability of the project |
1 |
Propositions (4 pillars) |
1 |
Market Feasibility |
1 |
Business Plan |
1 |
True & False (Statement) |
2 |