Last minute Checks:CMAT additional Test,19-22May 2013

The total duration is 3 hours. CMAT  is a multiple choice test, delivered in 4 sections; the actual test will contain 100 questions. For further details, refer to Test Duration & Pattern.

At the test center, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with a scratch paper for calculations. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the testing room. On completion of the test, candidates will have to hand back all the scratch paper to the Administrator.

The test will begin at 9.30 am; you must reach the test center no later than 8:00 AM. Similarly for the test beginning at 2.30 pm, you must reach the test center no later than 1:00 PM.

It is the last opportunity in the current admission cycle, so go for CMAT Mock tests  and be successful!




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Alertness and presence of mind is noticed in GD

In a GD you are required to carefully listen to the other person's thoughts and keep an argument, example or a supportive statement, fact, example ready to participate in the discussion.

This shows how alert you are, how much importance you give to when someone is putting his or her point forward. 

This also shows how good listener you are, at time, things turn up to be a mess when you feel that what is being said is not making sense. 

Don’t get irritated. Remember that you need to be calm and composed. Many times after a mess happening in a GD, candidates who are calm are selected. 

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A Personal Interview (PI) is a two-way communication platform

A Personal Interview (PI) is a two-way communication platform. It is like a dialogue where you showcase your skills to the interviewer and the interviewer in turn paints a picture about the business school that you are interviewing for.

So, both the interviewer and the interviewee can seek clarifications from the other party. Candidates should take some time to think about the question before answering. 

In fact, you will not be penalized for taking a minute to formulate your answer before conveying it to the interviewer. If you fail to seek clarification and answer a question wrongly, it shows your arrogance and unwillingness to seek various points of view and opinions. It also shows that you are rigid and believe that only your way of thinking is correct.

Maintain some humility and show respect for the interviewer by seeking clarification on questions that are too difficult to comprehend. 

There is no harm in asking an interviewer to explain a question, if it is too complicated or vague. In fact, seeking a clarification is better than answering a question wrongly.

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Explain your Goal in PI

Since you are about to embark on an MBA journey, inform the interviewer in PI that  how the MBA fits into your goal. If you are keen on pursuing a job in the management role, enlighten your interviewer on the specific path you have in mind (e.g. finance manager, marketing manager, or strategy manager).

When your career goals are in line with what you plan to pursue in a business school, it shows that you are focused and organized and PI panel likes it.

These are some of the qualities that PI panel is looking for. No business school wants candidates who are confused about their career goals or plans in life. So, always conduct in-depth research on your short term goals and be consistent with them throughout the interview.

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Don’t have fear psychosis of failure in PI

Failures are a result of not being able to meet your goals. So, you need to convince your admission selection panel in PI that you have learnt valuable lessons from past failures and that you have enhanced your skills to become a better and a successful business leader.

If you failed to complete a certain project on time and consider that to you had been a failure, share with your interviewer the reason for failing to complete that task on time. 

Everyone has been in situations in which he/she has faced failures. So, expand upon this and shine light on one instance in which you have failed.

So don’t have fear psychosis of failure in PI. Be sure whatever your answers are and reply with firm conviction. That way you are sure that confidence is on top and selection panel likes it! 

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