CMAT is central management aptitude Entrance test taken by Tribhuvan University. Every applicant of BBA/ BIM/ BHM/ BTTM / BBM/ BMS/ BPA/ BBA-Finance Programme is required to appear in the Entrance Test (CMAT) conducted by Faculty of Management, TU. The test follows the standard testing pattern and includes areas like Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and General Awareness.

The examination is generally held in the month of August / September after the announcement of the Class 12 result.

The CMAT exam scores the candidates on the basis of their knowledge/aptitude in verbal ability, quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and general awareness.

MODE OF EXAMINATION
The CMAT entrance exam consists of both written exam and interview. The 90 minutes CMAT exam consists of altogether one hundred (100) objective questions containing twenty-five (25) questions in each section (Verbal Ability , Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and General Awareness) with a total weight of 100 marks. The students must secure at least 40% to qualify for the examinations.

The colleges running the program also conduct the individual presentations and interviews for selecting suitable candidates. Applicants securing above cut off point marks in the CMAT will be short-listed. Then the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and selected for admission.

Eligibility
According to the Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University to participate in the CMAT examination students must have secured a
- Minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.8 or more
Or
- A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, or Equivalent in any discipline.
Or
Students who are waiting for grade 11 and grade 12 results can also apply. However, they have to submit passed certificate of grades 11 and 12 at the time of admission.

Some of the Popular Institutes offering CMAT Entrance Preparation classes are as follows:

1. Pathshala Education Foundation
Address: New Baneshwor Chowk, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4461809, 9860052062

2. Intel Institute
Address: Bagbazar, Kathmandu (Opp. to PK Campus)
Phone no.: 01-5343944, 01-5349090

3. Rise Education Foundation
- Address: New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
Phone: 977-14479580

Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu
Phone: +977-1-4010518

Address: Traffic Chowk Butwal
Phone: +977-71-541080

4. education.com Pvt Ltd
Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu
Phone: 01-4168086, 4168106