CMAT Eligibility Criteria

CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a business aptitude test conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM courses in various B-schools across India. Candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria to have a fair answer of whether they will be able to attempt the CMAT exam or not.

To be eligible to sit for the CMAT exam, candidates must pose the following:

Academic Qualifications

• Graduates who have completed a degree in any discipline from recognized institutes are eligible to apply for the CMAT exam.
• Final-year students can also apply for the CMAT 2024 exam.

Nationality

• To apply for CMAT 2024, the candidate must be a citizen of India.

Minimum Marks

• There is no minimum aggregate marks requirement to fill out the CMAT Application Form 2024.
• However, many top colleges accepting CMAT scores may have a minimum score requirement of 50% (45% for reserved categories).

Age Limit

• There are no age restrictions set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for candidates appearing in CMAT 2024.

Applicants should meet these CMAT eligibility criteria to appear for the CMAT exam by ensuring that they have the correct official documents to prove they fulfill all the minimum academic requirements.

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CMAT Eligibility Criteria for Specific Programs

For specific programs like Executive PGDM, MBA/PGDM, and Post Graduate Certificate in Management, the CMAT eligibility criteria may vary, as these courses include work experience along with academic scores, adding value to the candidates' profile.

Executive PGDM

• Candidates should have completed their graduation degree in any discipline.
• Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of five years of work experience.

MBA/PGDM:

• A graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized university is required.
• The course duration of the bachelor's degree must be three years or above.
• Minimum marks of 50% (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.

PGCM (Post Graduate Certificate in Management):

• Eligibility criteria specific to PGCM may vary for different B-schools which will be available on the official website of the respective B-schools.
• Generally, a graduation degree in any discipline is a must requirement with a minimum of 50% marks in graduation which may vary for reserved categories.
• The duration of the program may also influence eligibility; generally, it is for a minimum period of three years of graduation.

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CMAT Eligibility Criteria and Reservation

The CMAT eligibility criteria do not explicitly include reservation policies. However, for admissions to business schools accepting CMAT scores, the institutions will consider reservation criteria as prescribed by the Government of India. B-schools follow government-mandated reservation percentages as follows for different categories during the admission process.