CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Question Paper Analysis (Available), Answer Key (Out), Solutions
CMAT 2021 was held in two shifts on March 31. The second shift of CMAT 2021 was conducted from 3 pm to 6/ 6:30 pm. Check the overall difficulty level, no. of good attempts and section-wise detailed analysis of CMAT 2021 Shift 2 here.
Shift 2 of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2021 was held on March 31, 2021. The shift commenced from 3:00 pm for all candidates and wrapped up at 6:00 pm for candidates who hadn't opted for the 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship' section. Candidates who opted for the section were provided 30 minutes extra to attempt this section and hence their shift ended at 6:30 pm.
CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions (Out)
The answer key of the second shift of CMAT 2021 has been released on April 3, 2021. Check out the answer key with solutions to the questions asked in CMAT 2021 Shift 2 at the following link.
As per the reports and feedback of students, the quant and general knowledge were the most difficult sections in Shift 2 of CMAT. The overall difficulty level has been recorded as easy to moderate. According to the experts, the overall difficulty of CMAT shift 2 was difficult as compared to last year. 1 mark will be reduced for every incorrect attempt.
Shift 1 of CMAT 2021 was held from 9 am to 12/ 12:30 pm and a detailed analysis of the same can be checked at the link given below.
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Provided below is a detailed analysis of CMAT 2021 Shift 2 in this article including the difficulty level, topic-wise number of questions and other details based on student reports and expert opinions.
CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Exam Analysis Highlights
Given below are the highlights of CMAT 2021 Shift 2 which include the difficulty level of the various sections and the expected number of good attempts.
Particulars | Analysis |
Overall Difficulty Level of the exam | Easy-Moderate |
Difficulty level of Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | Moderate |
Difficulty level of General Awareness | Moderate-Difficult |
Difficulty level of Logical Reasoning | Easy |
Difficulty level of Language Comprehension | Easy |
Difficulty level of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Optional) | Moderate |
Expected number of good attempts | 98-106 |
CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Overall Difficulty Level
An overall analysis of the second shift of CMAT 2021 held on March 31 can be checked in the following table.
Section | Total Questions | Sectional Cut-off | Difficulty Level | No. of Good Attempts |
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 25 Questions | Nil | Moderate | 19-21 |
Language Comprehension | 25 Questions | Nil | Easy | 21-23 |
Logical Reasoning | 25 Questions | Nil | Easy | 20-21 |
General Awareness | 25 Questions | Nil | Moderate to Difficult | 19-21 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Optional) | 25 Questions | Nil | Moderate | 19-20 |
Overall | 100 Questions | Nil | Moderate | 98-106 |
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CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Section-Wise Analysis
As per the student reports and expert opinions about Shift 2 of CMAT 2021, each section of the exam had a different level of difficulty. A detailed analysis of each section of CMAT 2021 has been given below.
CMAT 2021 Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Section Analysis
In the Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Section of CMAT Shift 2, the maximum number of questions were algebra-based. Other topics that popped-up in this section were from Arithmetic, P&, Functions, Probability, Geometry and Mensuration. The weightage of probability was higher when compared to the CMAT 2020. Aspirants found this section a bit trickier and time-consuming than the rest of the sections. A total of 25 questions worth 100 marks were asked in this section.
Check the following table for information about the topic-wise number of questions and difficulty level of questions in the Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation section of CMAT 2021.
Topic | No. of Questions |
Arithmetic | 11 Questions |
Algebra + Function | 3 Questions |
Number System | 1 Question |
Data Interpretation | 4 Questions |
Geometry & Mensuration | 2 Questions |
Quadratic Equation & Series | 2 Questions |
| Probability/ Permutation & Combination | 2 Questions |
Total | 25 Questions |
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CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Language Comprehension Section Analysis
This section was easy and had a total of 25 questions weighing 100 marks. The topics covered in the CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Language Comprehension were Synonym and Antonym, and English Grammar. 14 questions in this section were completely based on reading comprehension. This section is an important part of the CMAT 2021 and a detailed analysis of the number of questions and difficulty level per topic of this section can be found in the following table.
Topic | No. of Questions |
Reading Comprehension 1 | 2 Questions |
Reading Comprehension 2 | 3 Questions |
Active & Passive | 1 Question |
Central Idea | 1 Question |
Fill-in the Blanks | 11 Questions |
Idioms & Phrases | 2 Questions |
Correct Sentence | 5 Questions |
Total | 25 Questions |
CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Logical Reasoning Section Analysis
The logical reasoning section of CMAT 2021 has been recorded as the easiest one out of all. As per a few candidates, one question from this section that was based on input/output was incorrect, however, the rest of the questions were quite easy and doable.
The number of questions per topic and their difficulty level in the Logical Reasoning section of CMAT 2021 were as follows.
Topic | No. of Questions |
Syllogism | 3 Questions |
Blood Relations | 2 Questions |
Coding-Decoding | 4 Questions |
Verbal Reasoning | 3 Questions |
Series Completion | 6 Questions |
Analogies | 2 Questions |
Directions | 1 Question |
Visual Reasoning | 1 Question |
Seating Arrangements | 2 Questions |
Rank & Order | 1 Question |
Total | 25 Questions |
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CMAT 2021 Shift 2 General Awareness Section Analysis
The general awareness of CMAT Shift 2 was considered as the toughest section along with the quants. Around 13 questions were based on static GK. This section covered the major topics such as new education policy, awards & recognition, trade & business, static GK, Education system etc. Candidates highlighted the vastness of the topics and mentioned that not even one question covered the recent happenings.
CMAT 2021 Shift 2 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Section Analysis
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship section was there for the first time in CMAT 2021. Questions were designed around the recent initiatives and innovations taken by the Government to boost Entrepreneurship. Students should note that the Innovation & Entrepreneurship will only be considered for basic qualification and the final CMAT result will not be calculated based on this section.
Questions Asked in CMAT 2021 Shift 2
Collegedekho has provided the PDF of memory-based questions asked in the CMAT 2021 Shift 2 exam in the table below. All the candidates who appeared for the exam the CMAT 2021 Shift 2 exam will be able to check these questions in order to get an understanding of the exam and its difficulty level.
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