Pattern & Syllabus

CMAT exam syllabus is similar to other MBA entrance exams, but has one extra subject, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. All five sections have equal weightage and same marking scheme. When preparing for the exam, candidates must check the previous year's question paper to note down the most important topics of CMAT syllabus. This will help them in preparing in a planned manner with maximum result. Check below details of CMAT 2026 syllabus: 

Section wise topics included in CMAT syllabus:

• CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation syllabus: Arithmetic, Mensuration, Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, Tables & Charts, Bar Graphs, etc.
• CMAT Logical Reasoning syllabus: Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Coding-Decoding, Family Tree, Clocks and Calendars, etc.
• CMAT Language Comprehension syllabus: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Antonym & Synonym, Idioms, Word Meaning, Vocabulary, Parajumbles, etc.
• CMAT General Awareness syllabus: Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society, Personalities, Awards, Art, Entertainment, Books, Culture, Society, Science & Tech.
• CMAT Innovation & Entrepreneurship syllabus: Business Studies, Management, Business Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and other related topics.