CMAT 2016 Detailed Paper Analysis

CMAT 2016 was conducted on 17th January, 2016. The paper consisted of 4 sections- Quantitative Technique & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension and General Awareness. Each section consisted of 25 questions each and each of them carried 100 marks. There was a negative marking of 1 marks for every incorrect answer, however, no marks was deducted for unattempted questions. Inorder to prepare for the CMAT 2017 examination, one needs to know about the previous year paper, the type of questions that appeared and the analysis of the paper. Here is section wise detailed analysis of the paper.

Section- wise Analysis

Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation

According to the students, this section of Cmat was of easy to moderate difficulty level. Around 13- 15 questions were Arithmetic. There were 2-3 questions each from Algebra, DI/DS and Number System. There was just 1 question from Geometry. If the candidate had attempted 20-22 questions in about 45-50 minutes was a good attempt.

Logical Reasoning

This section was of Moderate difficulty level. Overall the section was a bit time consuming. Around 3-4 questions were on linear arrangements and at least one based on series, coding- decoding, statement assumption and conclusion etc. The questions based on directions were comparatively easy. If the candidate had attempted17-20 questions in around 55-60 minutes it could be considered a good attempt.

Language Comprehension

This section was of easy to moderate difficulty level. There were 4 questions from Critical Reasoning on Strengthening and weakening of the arguments and assumptions implicit in the argument. Some of these questions were tricky. Reading comprehension questions were on moderate difficulty level. The RC questions were mainly fact and inference based. Vocabulary came in the form of Synonyms, fill in the blanks, word definition and usage matching. The vocabulary questions were slightly difficult..Overall, an attempt of 17-20 questions in around 50-55 minutes can be considered a good attempt.

General Awareness

This section was of moderate difficulty level. Around 12-15 questions in this section were based on current affairs. A regular newspaper reader should be able to attempt at least 7-8 of these with ease. Questions came from a variety of areas like Business Awareness, Sports, History, Chemistry and International Organizations. An attempt of around 14-16 questions in this section in around 12-15 minutes could be considered a good attempt.

Anshika Srivastava, an English(H) graduate from Delhi University, currently covering all the relevant aspects of education through writing.