CMAT 2025 Predicted Question Paper: Check Important Topics

Sukriti Vajpayee

Updated On: January 22, 2025 11:49 AM | CMAT

CMAT 2025 predicted question paper, prepared by our experts based on the previous years' analysis, will help test-takers get insight into the types of questions that can be asked from the five sections. It is important to attempt the predicted question papers for better CMAT 2025 preparation.

CMAT Predicted Question Paper

CMAT 2025 predicted question paper , prepared by our experts based on the previous years' analysis, includes questions from all five sections of the exam. It is designed to provide aspiring test-takers with a comprehensive understanding of the type of questions they can expect in the actual exam. Attempting the predicted question paper is highly recommended as it can significantly enhance your preparation for the CMAT 2025 exam. By practicing and solving the questions in this paper, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, and work on improving your performance in areas where you may be struggling. So, if you want to excel in the CMAT 2025 exam, be sure to give the predicted CMAT 2025 predicted question paper a try!

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CMAT 2025 Highlights

The CMAT 2025 exam will be conducted on January 25 , 2025 in two different shifts from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM . CMAT is among the most popular and widely taken MBA entrance exams in India . the exam is conducted annually to shortlist candidates for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), etc. Several leading institutes accept CMAT scores for their admission process, thus making it a widely taken entrance exam.

Particulars

Details

CMAT exam will be conducted by

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Mode of the exam

Computer-Based (CBT) mode

Duration of the exam

180 minutes (3 hours)

Number of sections

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Language Comprehension

  • General Awareness

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  • Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

Total number of questions

100

Number of questions in each section

20

Number of options in each question

5 options

Marks allotted for every correct answer

4 marks

Total marks

400 marks

Negative marking

Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.


Also Read: Documents Required to Fill CMAT 2025 Application Form

CMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

To understand the exam well, the candidate must be well-versed in the exam pattern. Check out the latest CMAT 2025 exam pattern of the exam here:

Name of the Section

Total No. of Questions Asked

Expected Difficulty-level

Good Attempts

Marks Per Question

Maximum Marks

Negative Marking

Language Comprehension

20

Easy

17-19

4

80 marks

1

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

20

Moderate

15-17

4

80 marks

1

Logical Reasoning

20

Easy to Moderate

17-18

4

80 marks

1

General Awareness

20

Difficult

9-11

4

80 marks

1

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

20

Easy

15-16

4

80 marks

1

Total

100

Moderate

65-70

-

400 marks

-

CMAT 2025 Predicted Topics and Weightage

Several topics are extremely important for the exam as many questions are asked from those topics. These topics should be prioritized while preparing for the exam. We have prepared a list of some important topics which carry maximum weightage. The expected number of questions to be asked from each topic has also been given alongside based on the previous years' question papers.

Section

Topics

2025 (Predicted)

2022

2021

2020

2019

Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

5-7

5-7

7-9

6

15

Idioms and Phrases

1-2

1-2

2

2

2

Synonyms/ Antonyms

1-2

1-2

2

1

2

Grammar Based

5-8

5-8

8-9

8

3

Para Jumbles

1-2

1-2

2

2

1

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

Arithmetic

5-8

8

8-10

10

6

Geometry & Mensuration

1-5

2

2-5

2

7

Algebra

2-5

1

4-5

4

4

Data Interpretation

1-4

5

2-4

4

2

Modern Maths/ Permutation Combination and Other

1-4

2

4

5

4

Logical Reasoning

Blood Relations

1-3

1-3

3

4

3

Verbal Reasoning

2-5

2-5

5-6

6

4

Logic-Based

1-2

1-2

2

3

1

Coding-Decoding

1-2

1-2

2

2

3

Visual Reasoning

1-2

1-2

2

2

2

Series Completion

1-2

3

2

2

2

General Awareness

Current Affairs

5-8

5

7-9

9

8

Indian Events

8-9

8-9

10-12

11

10

International Events

4-6

4-6

9

9

7

Miscellaneous

2-5

2-5

4-5

5

5

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

20

20

25

-

-


Also Read: CMAT 2025 Login

CMAT 2025 Important Topics

To ace any exam, it is mandatory to be well-versed in all the important topics that are asked in the question paper. Here are some of the CMAT 2025 important topics . Candidates looking forward to appearing for the exam must devote extra time to perfect these topics.

Language Comprehension

English Grammar

Sentence Correction

Jumbled Para

English Usage Errors

One-word Substitution

Paragraph Completion

Synonyms & Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Word Meanings

Parts of Speech

Sentence Improvement

Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

Probability

Geometry

Partnership

Pipes and Cisterns

Pie Chart

Bar Chart

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Time-Speed-Distance

Tabulation

Profit & Loss

Quadratic and Linear Equations

Permutation & Combination

Algebra

Percentages

Mensuration

Ratio and Proportion

Fraction and Decimals

Averages

Graph

Number Systems

Logical Reasoning

Sequencing

Linear Arrangements

Number Series

Analytical Reasoning

Matrix Arrangements

Statements Arguments

Coding and Decoding

Analogy Test

Blood Relations

Cause and Effects

Symbol Based Problems

Statements and Conclusion

Inferences

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Direction and Distance Test

Statements Assumptions

General Awareness

Indian Events

International Events

Literature

Politics

Indian Constitution

Personalities

Culture

Economics

Science

Sports

Geography

National and International Economy

Trade Awareness

History

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Concepts of Innovation Management Terminology

The innovation adoption of the life cycle at the individual level

Creativity and its stimulation

Three types of idea management systems

Management of innovation projects

The Entrepreneurial Development

Creating Entrepreneurial Venture

Project Management

Entrepreneurship Development and Government

The CMAT exam will have five sections: Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Each section has 20 questions that have to be solved in 180 minutes. The mode of the exam will be online, and the total marks are 400. There will be 5 answer choices for each section, out of which candidates must choose the most appropriate answer. 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates who wish to know more about the CMAT exam must check out the links mentioned below:

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FAQs

Is one month enough to pass the CMAT exam?

It will take a lot of practice and rapid syllabus coverage to prepare for the CMAT 2025 in one month. Time-limited review and practice for mock exams must also be emphasized. The only things you need to do if you took the CAT 2024, SNAP 2024 or XAT 2025 exams are to practise CMAT mock tests and study GK.

Will there be a sectional time limit in CMAT 2025?

No, the CMAT 2025 exam will not have a sectional time limit. Candidates have 180 minutes to complete 100 questions, and it is up to them how they utilize that time. Candidates must manage their time effectively so they can answer the maximum number of questions with complete accuracy.

What are the maximum marks allotted to the Innovation & Entrepreneurship section of CMAT 2025?

The maximum marks allotted to the Innovation & Entrepreneurship section of CMAT 2025 is 80. There will be 20 questions in this section each carrying 4 marks.

What is the duration of the CMAT 2025 exam?

The duration of CMAT 2025 is 3 hours. It will be conducted from 9 am to 12 pm for Slot 1 and 3 pm to 6 pm for Slot 2. The designated slot for each candidate will be mentioned in their respective admit cards. 

What is new in the CMAT 2025 question paper?

An additional section of Innovation & Entrepreneurship has been added since the CMAT 2021 exam. This section is for candidates aspiring to pursue a career in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

CMAT Previous Year Question Paper

CMAT 2021 Slot 1

CMAT 2021 Slot 2

CMAT 2022 Slot 1

CMAT 2023 Slot 1

CMAT 2023 Slot 2

CMAT 2024 Slot 1

CMAT 2024 Slot 2

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