What is CMAT and why is JBIMS important?

CMAT is conducted by NTA for 1,000+ AICTE-approved MBA institutes. JBIMS Mumbai has placement packages of ₹30+ LPA and annual fees of just ₹4–5 L. The ROI is arguably the best of any MBA college in India.

Does CMAT have a unique section not in other exams?

Yes — Innovation & Entrepreneurship. This 20-question section tests entrepreneurial thinking, startup ecosystems, innovation frameworks and design thinking. Required by JBIMS and a few top institutes. GRADSKOOL covers this as a dedicated module.

How important is Maharashtra domicile for CMAT?

Very important for Maharashtra state quota seats at JBIMS and SIMSREE — far more competitive than All India seats. Non-Maharashtra students can apply for All India quota seats at the same colleges.

How many mocks are in the GRADSKOOL CMAT programme?

12 full-length CMAT mocks, 15 sectional tests (all 5 sections), and 60 area-wise tests. Every mock is followed by detailed post-test analysis targeting 99%ile for JBIMS.

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Common Management Admission Test — conducted by NTA for 1,000+ AICTE-approved MBA institutes. Primary gateway to JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA — among India's best value-for-money MBA colleges.

12Full-Length CMAT Mocks

15Sectional Tests

100+Hours Live Teaching

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12Full-Length CMAT Mocks

15Sectional Tests

100+Hours Live Teaching

27Students Per Cohort

Exam at a Glance

Conducted By

NTA

Exam Month

January

Duration

3 Hours

Total Questions

100 Questions

Total Marks

400 Marks

Marking Scheme

+4 / −1

Sections

5 Sections

Mode

Computer Based

Sections

Quantitative Techniques & DI

Logical Reasoning

Language Comprehension

General Awareness

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Unique to CMAT

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About the Exam

What is CMAT?

Common Management Admission Test — conducted by NTA for 1,000+ AICTE-approved MBA institutes. Primary gateway to JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA — among India's best value-for-money MBA colleges.

Section 01

Quantitative Techniques & DI

20 Questions80 Marks

—Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems
—P&C, Probability and Data Interpretation
—Easier than CAT QA — moderate difficulty
—Accuracy and speed are key differentiators
—Covers standard 10+2 level mathematics

Section 02

Logical Reasoning

20 Questions80 Marks

—Syllogisms, blood relations, directions
—Coding-decoding, number series, arrangements
—Critical reasoning and analogy
—More predictable than CAT DILR
—Pattern familiarity is the most effective strategy

Section 03

Language Comprehension

20 Questions80 Marks

—Reading Comprehension passages
—Vocabulary — synonyms, antonyms, idioms
—Grammar and fill in the blanks
—Para-jumbles
—More straightforward than CAT VARC

Section 04

General Awareness

20 Questions80 Marks

—Current affairs and business awareness
—Static GK and Indian history
—Economics and world affairs
—GA is the differentiating section at the top
—Requires sustained monthly preparation

Section 05

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Unique to CMAT

20 Questions80 Marks

—Entrepreneurial thinking and startup ecosystems
—Innovation frameworks and design thinking
—Business creativity
—JBIMS and select institutes consider this section
—Dedicated module at GRADSKOOL

The Process

How a GRADSKOOL Cohort Works

Every week follows the same proven rhythm — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Live Session

Two-way live class where you articulate reasoning aloud. Every concept is built through structured questioning — not passive watching.

Daily Practice

Targeted practice sets assigned after each session. Questions chosen to reinforce specific thinking patterns — not random drilling.

Mock Test

Full-length mocks at regular intervals — designed to simulate exam pressure and surface your actual behavioural patterns.

Post-Test Analysis

Detailed breakdown of every mock — time distribution, attempt vs accuracy, behavioural blind spots, and a personalised action plan.

How We Teach

The 9-Stage Learning Framework

At GRADSKOOL, every topic follows a structured 9-stage loop — from first introduction to zero-doubt mastery. No step is skipped. No concept is left half-understood.

Video — English

Concept overview · Exam relevance

Self-Paced

Video — Hindi

Same concept · Wider accessibility

Self-Paced

Live Concept

First-principles · Logic before shortcuts

Live

Cheat Sheet

Key ideas · Patterns & triggers

Self-Paced

Basic Quiz

Immediate application · Validation

Live

Practice Live

Problem-solving · Speed + confidence

Live

Advanced Quiz

Exam-level difficulty · Mixed

Live

Session PDFs

Class notes · Solved examples

Self-Paced

Doubt Resolution

No gaps carried forward

Live

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