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CMAT Syllabus

Common Management Admission Test conducted by NTA for admission to AICTE-approved management programs. The full CMAT syllabus: 6 subjects, 22 chapters, 91 topics and 169 sub-topics, with 301 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
22Chapters
91Topics
169Sub-topics
301Flashcards

CMAT subjects

CMAT has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

5 chapters · 27 topics · 59 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Arithmetic · 8 topics
  2. Algebra · 5 topics
  3. Geometry & Mensuration · 6 topics
  4. Modern Mathematics · 4 topics
  5. Data Interpretation · 4 topics

Logical Reasoning

4 chapters · 18 topics · 32 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Analytical Reasoning · 5 topics
  2. Verbal & Critical Reasoning · 5 topics
  3. Logical Sequences & Pattern Reasoning · 4 topics
  4. Non-Verbal & Miscellaneous Reasoning · 4 topics

Language Comprehension

4 chapters · 15 topics · 24 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Reading Comprehension · 3 topics
  2. Verbal Ability · 4 topics
  3. Grammar & Usage · 4 topics
  4. Vocabulary · 4 topics

General Awareness

3 chapters · 12 topics · 19 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Static General Knowledge · 4 topics
  2. Economy & Business Environment · 3 topics
  3. Current Affairs & National-International Events · 5 topics

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

3 chapters · 10 topics · 18 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Foundations of Innovation · 3 topics
  2. Entrepreneurship Fundamentals · 4 topics
  3. Startup Ecosystem & Government Support · 3 topics

Test Strategy & Exam Pattern

3 chapters · 9 topics · 17 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. CMAT Structure & Marking · 3 topics
  2. Time Management & Attempt Strategy · 3 topics
  3. Preparation & Mock Strategy · 3 topics

CMAT flashcards

301 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

CMAT syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the CMAT syllabus?

CMAT covers 6 subjects: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Test Strategy & Exam Pattern.

How many chapters and topics are in the CMAT syllabus?

22 chapters and 91 topics, broken down further into 169 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation is the largest subject, with 27 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there CMAT flashcards?

Yes — 301 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.