CMAT Syllabus 2017

Questions shall be asked to measure the candidate’s general aptitude in the aspects, Verbal
reasoning, Analytical reasoning, General Knowledge, Comprehension &Quantitative Techniques
and Data Interpretation. The candidates can check the table below for understanding the CMAT
Exam Pattern 2017. Knowing the test pattern is equally important as knowing the syllabus.

Types of Questions No. of Questions Maximum Marks

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation 25 100

Logical Reasoning 25 100

Language Comprehension 25 100

General Awareness 25 100

The detailed Syllabus of CMAT 2017 is yet to be released as the exam details have not yet
announced by AICTE. The below mentioned details have been withdrawn from the previous year
brochure. As no major changes are expected in the CMAT syllabus, the candidates can refer to
the information mentioned below. With the release of official notification, if any changes will be
made to the syllabus, then they will be incorporated in this article.

CMAT 2017 Syllabus – Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation Section

Number Systems

Fraction and Decimals

Geometry

Quadratic and linear equations

Ratios and Proportion

Percentages

In-equations

Averages

Partnership

Time-Speed-Distance
Algebra

Profit and Loss

Allegation & Mixtures

Pipes and Cisterns

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Work and time

Mensuration

Permutations & Combinations

Tabulation, Pie chart, Bar Chart

Line

Graph

Probability

CMAT Syllabus 2017 – Language Comprehension Section

Jumbled Para

Reading Comprehension

Paragraph Completion

Sentence Correction

Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms and Phrases

English Grammar

English Usage Errors

Sentence Improvement

One-word Substitution

Syllabus of CMAT 2017 – Logical Reasoning Section

Analytical Reasoning
Statements Assumptions

Analogy Test

Inferences

Statements Arguments

Non Verbal Reasoning

Cause and Effects

Statements and Conclusion

Blood Relationship Tests

Symbol Based Problems

Sequencing

Ranking Tests

Linear Arrangements

Matrix Arrangements

Coding and Decoding

Direction and Distance Test

Number Series

CMAT Syllabus 2017 – General Awareness Section

Current Affairs of National and International Economy

Personalities in News

Sports news

Trade Awareness

History

Culture

Politics

Geography
Economics

Sports

Literature

Indian Constitution

Science in the Everyday Life

This is the complete Syllabus of CMAT 2017. It will be updated (if required) with the release of
the latest information booklet till then, the candidates can refer to the topics mentioned above
and prepare accordingly.

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