The Central Management Admission Test, or CMAT for short, is a yearly entrance test offered by Tribhuvan University's Faculty of Management in Nepal. 

Only Tribhuvan University in Nepal accepts CMAT. Universities other than TU have different requirements and entry examination processes. Generally speaking, the CMAT admission exam is held in September or October. 

The primary characteristic of CMAT tests is that they follow the SAT structure. It asks questions to gauge a candidate's knowledge and aptitude in verbal skills, numerical skills, logical reasoning, and general awareness. 

CMAT testing by itself does not ensure admission. The admissions committee will review each applicant's application, interview, and past academic performance following the college's requirements before selecting the applicants who will be shortlisted for the merit list.

To be eligible for Bachelor's level programs in the Management discipline, individuals must pass a highly competitive exam that evaluates their aptitude with objective questions on a total weightage of 100 marks.

For admission to the following degrees at Tribhuvan University, the CMAT entrance exam is required:

• Bachelor in Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM).
• Bachelor of Mountaineering Studies (BMS).
• Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA).
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
• Bachelor of Business Management (BBM).
• Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM).
• Bachelor of Information Management (BIM).

CMAT: Eligibility Criteria

According to the Tribhuvan University Faculty of Management, students must fulfill the following requirements to sit for the CMAT exam.

CMAT 2022 Eligibility Component	Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Education	10+2, PCL or Equivalent in any discipline OR Students who have passed grade 11 and are waiting for grade 12 results can also apply minimum
Minimum CGPA	1.8 or more OR Second division marks minimum

CMAT: Syllabus

The CMAT Syllabus is divided into four main sections. Candidates must focus on each of the four sections separately to prepare for the CMAT entrance exam. Here are some examples of the areas.

• Verbal Abilities

The CMAT's verbal ability test measures your proficiency in the English language. It comprises passages, questions, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, appropriate prepositions, idioms, and phrases.

• Mathematical Abilities

The purpose of this testing is to determine whether a student is mathematically capable in areas such as probability, ratio and proportion, statistics, commission, taxation and VAT, matrix and determinants, and more.

• Logical Reasoning

This examination evaluates the student's ability to reason using various types of relationships, out-of-the-ordinary arguments, flowcharts, and other techniques.

• General Knowledge

Examining students' general knowledge (GK) in various subjects, including current affairs, business & economy, sports, politics, management theories, science, and literature, is a common practice.

CMAT: Structure

100 objective questions totaling 100 marks are included in the 90 minutes of the CMAT exam, 25 of which are in each segment. For the students to be eligible for the exams, they must receive at least 40%. Each of the four sections is worth 25 points.

Sections	Questions and marks distribution
Verbal ability	25
Quantitative ability	25
Logical reasoning	25
General Awareness	25

CMAT: Exam Centres

Candidates receive their CMAT admit cards through TU Constituent/Affiliated Colleges the symbol number on the admit card to inform exam locations. Students must go to the exam site using their symbol number.

CMAT: Mode of Exam

Written and verbal sections of the CMAT entrance exam are included.

• Writing Test

Twenty-five (25) questions are included in each of the 100 objective questions that make up the 90 minutes of the CMAT exam, which have 100 marks. For the students to be eligible for the exams, they must receive at least 40%.

• Interview

To choose qualified applicants, the universities that sponsor the program also have individual presentations and interviews. Short-listed candidates will have scores in the CMAT above the cutoff. The shortlisted applicants will then undergo interviews before being chosen for admission.

• Merit List

Admissions will only be made based only on merit lists. The merit list is created using the following criteria: 60% of the marks earned in the CMAT Entrance Exam; 30% earned in percentage in plus two or equivalent; and 10% of the interview results.

How to register for the CMAT test?

• Online and offline registration options are available. The CMAT application form is available for online registration on the Faculty of Management website at www.fomecd.edu.np and www.tudoms.org.
• With Rs. 1,000, the online CMAT application form must be submitted to any school providing the relevant programs.
• For more information, contact the relevant campuses or institutions or go to the FoM website.

How to prepare for the CMAT?

Before preparing for the exam, the CMAT framework, pattern, or syllabus is the first thing to understand. Knowing the curriculum will allow you to practice. You don't need to enroll in a coaching class if you have enough study resources.

But those who believe they require suitable instruction might prepare using the following techniques.

• self-preparation using resources for learning
• enrolling in a coaching program offered by numerous institutions, whether online or offline
• Using an online LMS (Learning Management system)

The LMS is the best resource for CMAT preparation (Learning Management System). LMS gives students who wish to complete their educational objectives flexibility. LMS is, in fact, a simpler and more efficient system than any substitute. Various platforms have provided educational services, such as an online LMS for CMAT, to help and educate students for success on the CMAT entrance test.

Does the CMAT carry a negative mark?

No, the CMAT does not carry a negative marking. Based on how many of them were correct, points are tallied. It is advised to answer all the questions rather than leaving without finding the answers, even though giving the incorrect response does not reduce your score for the correct response.