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CMAT Syllabus
Section-1: CMAT Syllabus on Language Comprehension CMAT defines its Verbal Ability section as Language Comprehension. It covers comprehensive English test which includes the test of grammar, tenses, vocabulary, jumbled paragraphs and reading comprehension.
Key topics in CMAT Syllabus are
RC Passages CMAT gives you shorter RC passages of 500-600 words. The passages are not very difficult passages. There is no fix rule on framing the questions based on Reading comprehension passage, which is followed by at least 4-5 questions each.
Questions could be any of following types:
Section-2: CMAT Syllabus on Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Questions in this section are usually single and are not based on sets. Major topics are:
Quantitative Techniques
Data Interpretation
Section-3: CMAT Syllabus on Logical Reasoning The section is a mix of the topics from arrangements like linear, seating, sequencing & arranging with conditions to coding.
Major Topics in the Logical Reasoning Syllabus for CMAT are:
Section-4: CMAT Syllabus on General awareness This section in CMAT Syllabus PDF can be divided into three parts and each part has to be given due weightage.
MAT Syllabus
Section A : Language Comprehension
The section includes 40 Multiple Choice Questions based on the topics listed in the table below -
S.No.
Syllabus
01
Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb
02
Speech
03
Sentence making and correction
04
Antonyms
05
Synonyms
06
One word substitution
07
Idioms/Phrases
08
Reading Comprehension
09
Vocabulary
10
Grammar
11
Fill in the blanks
12
Para Jumble
Section B and C: Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematics
These sections comprise 40 objective type questions each, based on topics including G.P, A.P, Geometry, Statistics, and also Accountancy. Check the table below for topics of both the sections -
Time-Speed-Distance
Ratios and Proportion
HCF & LCM
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
Averages
Number system
Algebra
Geometric Progression
Partnership (Accounts)
Geometry including Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, & Cones
Work and time
Profit & Loss
13
Percentages
Section D: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
This section has 40 questions to gauge analytical and cognitive skills of the test takers. The questions in this section are based on the topics given in the table below -
Family tree
Course of Action
Arrangement
Pie Chart
Calendars
Statement Conclusions
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Puzzles
Series
Blood Relations
Coding & Decoding
Column graphs
Multi-dimensional arrangements
14
Visual reasoning
15
Numeric grid
16
Critical Reasoning
17
Syllogisms
18
Graphs representing Area
Section E: Indian & Global Environment Section
This section carries 40 MCQs based on topics related to General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and other trending topics of business, economy, sports, science, etc. Check the table below for all topics of this section -
Current affairs
Top officials of big companies
Punch line of companies
Important Quotations
Sports
Science
World Records
Famous awards and Prizes
History
Social issues
Finance
Entertainment
Business
Books and Authors
International Organisation
Geography
Major Corporate news
Politics
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