CMAT SYLLABUS

CMAT exam consists of four sections - Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical
Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness. The aspirants are required to
answer 100 MCQs from these subjects. Each section of the CMAT question paper carries 25
questions, thus it is important for aspirants to prepare all the four sections equally well.
We have listed down section-wise topics of each section of CMAT syllabus, read below:

Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

This section comprises topics from school level mathematics and data interpretation units.
Listed below are topics to study:

CMAT syllabus for Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

Tabulation Percentages
Pipes and Cisterns Quadratic and linear equations
Probability Line and Graph
Permutations & Combinations Geometry
In-equations Time-Speed-Distance
Algebra Profit and Loss
Ratio and Proportion Work and Time
Partnership Mensuration
Simple Interest and Compound Interest Number System
Allegation & Mixtures Pie Chart, Bar Chart

Syllabus for Logical Reasoning

The logical reasoning section of CMAT syllabus includes the following topics. Most of the
questions asked in this section are logic based.

CMAT syllabus for LR

Analytical Reasoning Analogy Test
Linear Arrangements Blood Relationship Tests
Statements and Arguments Coding and Decoding
Sequencing Inferences
Matrix Arrangements Non-Verbal Reasoning
Number Series Cause and Effects
Direction and Distance Test Statements Assumptions
Ranking Tests Symbol Based Problems
 Syllabus for Language Comprehension
In this section, the candidates are tested on the basis of their English language skills. Listed
below are the topics to study for Language Comprehension section of CMAT exam.

CMAT syllabus for Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension One-word Substitution
English Grammar Idioms
Jumbled Para Synonyms
Sentence Correction Antonyms
English Usage Errors Sentence Improvement
Paragraph Completion Phrases

Syllabus for General Awareness

The General Awareness section of CMAT exam comprises MCQs from the following topics. Take
a look.

CMAT syllabus for GA

Indian Constitution Geography
Trade Awareness History
Politics Culture
Current Affairs of National and International
Economics
Economy
Sports Personalities in News
Science in Everyday Life Literature

Also check, details of CMAT exam pattern and download previous years CMAT question papers.