CMAT Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
Download CMAT previous-year solved papers from 2018–2026 and see which records are also available as verified online tests.
Download CMAT previous-year papers
The catalogue contains 14 supplied solved-paper files covering 2018–2026. Every row identifies the year, slot, included material, PDF and matching online-test availability.
Previous year paper catalogue
| Year | Paper/slot | Included material | Online practice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2025 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2025 | Slot 2 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2024 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2024 | Slot 2 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2023 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2023 | Slot 2 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2022 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2021 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2021 | Slot 2 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2020 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2019 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2018 | Slot 1 | Worked solutions | — | |
| 2018 | Slot 2 | Worked solutions | — |
14 of 14 listed papers are available for download.
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How CMAT papers are verified
Year and slot identity
Check the title, instructions and question structure against the stated year and slot.
Complete question set
Confirm that the expected questions, options and sections are present and readable.
Answer accuracy
Sample-check answers and explanations before retaining the Worked solutions label.
Source status
Record whether the file is official, memory-based or independently compiled.
Reuse status
Confirm PrepGoal has permission to host or reproduce the file.
Online-test match
Use the same year and slot label so the correct online attempt connects.
How CMAT previous papers support preparation
Understand question style
Observe how questions are framed across the principal CMAT areas.
Compare slots
Review differences between available slots without assuming identical difficulty.
Improve pacing
Identify areas where time use reduces accuracy or completion.
Review explanations
Use worked solutions to compare methods after a genuine attempt.
Find recurring weaknesses
Track concepts and question types that repeatedly cause errors.
Plan revision
Turn incorrect and skipped questions into a focused improvement list.
How to analyse a CMAT previous-year paper
- Select a reviewed paper you have not recently attempted.
- Confirm the current official pattern separately because rules may change.
- Attempt the paper under suitable timed conditions without viewing solutions.
- Review correct, incorrect and skipped questions across every area.
- Check explanations and record any disputed or unclear answer.
- Separate concept, interpretation, selection, timing and careless errors.
- Revise the highest-impact weaknesses before the next attempt.
Frequently asked questions
Which CMAT papers are included?
The catalogue contains 14 supplied solved-paper files: two slots for 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and one slot for 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2026.
Do all CMAT PDFs contain worked solutions?
They are labelled Worked solutions based on the supplied filenames, but their answer accuracy should still be independently checked.
How does the Attempt Test button appear?
Publish and verify a CMAT Mock Test as Previous year using the same year and slot label as the paper record.
Are older CMAT papers useful?
Yes, for practice and comparison, while the latest official pattern and instructions should guide current preparation.
Can every free CMAT PDF be republished?
No. Free access does not automatically grant redistribution permission; source and reuse rights must be confirmed.
Continue with timed CMAT practice
Use reviewed historical-paper attempts and original mocks to apply what you learn from paper analysis.