CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI covers 20 questions worth 80 marks - 4 marks for each correct answer and minus 1 for each wrong one. In 2026, 17 questions came from Quantitative Techniques and only 3 from Data Interpretation. Download last 10 years CMAT QT DI sample papers below, then check the topic wise weightage table to see which chapters to focus on.
Official website: cmat.nta.ac.in
- CMAT 2026: Conducted February 2026 | Results March 2026
- QT and DI section: 20 questions - 17 Quantitative Techniques plus 3 Data Interpretation (2026 split)
- Marking: plus 4 for correct, minus 1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted
- Time: No section-wise timer - 3 hours for all 100 questions across 5 sections
- Highest weightage topic: Arithmetic carries around 24% - Profit and Loss, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion
- DI formats: Tables, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Line Graphs - one set of 3 questions typically
CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
| Sample Paper | PDF Download |
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| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 3 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 4 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 5 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 6 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 7 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 8 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 9 | Download PDF |
| CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper 10 | Download PDF |
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| Year | Sets Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2025 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2024 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2023 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2022 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2021 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2020 | 1 slot | Available | Collegedunia |
CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
QT and DI is one of five equal sections in CMAT, each carrying 20 questions and 80 marks with no separate section timer.
- Total marks: 80 out of 400 for the full paper
- Marking: plus 4 correct, minus 1 wrong, 0 unattempted
- Question type: MCQ only - no fill-in or descriptive
- 2026 split: 17 Quantitative Techniques plus 3 Data Interpretation
CMAT Sample Papers with Updated DI Pattern - Why 2023 Onwards Papers Matter Most
CMAT added a 5th section (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) from 2021, changing total marks from 400 to 500. From 2023 onwards, DI sets carry a reasoning layer - not just a direct read from the chart. Arithmetic questions also shifted to multi-step application. Solve 2022 to 2026 papers to train on this current pattern; use 2019 to 2021 papers for extra arithmetic drill only.
CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Chapter Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
| Topic | Expected Questions | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic (Profit/Loss, Percentages, Ratio, Time-Work) | 4-5 | Moderate | Multi-step; Profit/Loss and Percentage appear every year |
| Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Charts, Pie Charts) | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate | One set of 3; read scale and units before calculating |
| Algebra (Equations, Progressions) | 2-3 | Moderate | Arithmetic progressions appear almost every year; AP sum formula essential |
| Number System (LCM, HCF, Remainders) | 2 | Moderate | Remainder, cyclicity, and LCM/HCF word problems |
| Geometry and Mensuration | 2 | Moderate-Hard | Area, perimeter, Pythagoras theorem in triangles and circles |
| Permutations and Combinations | 1-2 | Hard | Arrangements with restrictions; conceptual use, not just formula |
| Probability | 1 | Moderate-Hard | Cards, dice, or ball-from-bag setups |
| Trigonometry | 1 | Moderate | Height and distance; sin/cos/tan in right triangles |
| Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode) | 0-1 | Easy | Easy marks when it appears; under 10 minutes to prepare |
Arithmetic and DI together make up nearly half the section. Statistics and Trigonometry carry 1 question each but take the least preparation time per mark.
CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
Watching one expert walkthrough shows you the order of steps - not just the correct answer. In Arithmetic, the right method takes 90 seconds; the wrong one takes 3 minutes. This video covers the complete CMAT 2026 QT DI section with answer key and step-by-step solutions.
Watch: CMAT 2026 QT-DI Paper Solving | Answer Key and Detailed Solutions
Channel: Parmeshwar Sharma | Published: February 2026
How to Use CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Papers to Improve Your Score
Sort every wrong answer into one of three buckets after each paper - this is what moves the score.
- Concept gap: You did not know the formula. Add the concept to your revision sheet.
- Calculation error: You knew the method but made an arithmetic slip. Redo these under time pressure.
- Misread question: You solved for the wrong thing asked. Read the last line of each question first.
- Track accuracy per topic - Arithmetic, DI, Algebra, Number System separately.
- Target 14 to 16 correct out of 20 for a 95-plus percentile in this section.
CMAT QT and DI Sectional Strategy - How to Hit the Cutoff Using Sample Papers
CMAT has no sectional time limit, but this section rewards students who move at 90 seconds per question - finishing in 28 to 30 minutes and leaving buffer for other sections.
- Attempt Arithmetic and Number System first - the most predictable methods and fastest time-per-mark.
- Read all three DI questions before starting - one is almost always faster than the others.
- Flag and skip Permutations/Combinations and Geometry if they look non-standard - return later.
- A score of 56 to 60 out of 80 typically places you in the 90-plus percentile range for this section.
CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI 4 Week Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1 - Solve CMAT 2025 QT DI untimed. List every question you could not start in 45 seconds and note its topic. This is your weak-topic list.
- Week 2 - Cover your two weakest topics. Then solve CMAT 2024 QT DI under a 35-minute timer.
- Week 3 - Solve CMAT 2023 and 2022 under 35-minute limits. In DI, read the chart before calculating.
- Week 4 - One paper daily under exam conditions. Stop new papers 2 days before the exam; review your error log only.
FAQs on CMAT Quantitative Techniques and DI Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many CMAT QT DI sample papers are enough to score above 95 percentile?
Ans. Around 10 to 12 sessions, provided you classify errors after each one. Quality of review matters more than paper count.
Ques. Are CMAT Quantitative Techniques questions repeated from previous year papers?
Ans. Direct repeats are rare, but the concept tested is almost always the same. A 2026 Profit and Loss question uses the same approach as a 2021 one. PYQs are the best source of practice.
Ques. Which topic should I start with in CMAT QT DI sample papers?
Ans. Start with Arithmetic - 4 to 5 questions and the fastest topic to improve. DI is the second priority given its 3 to 4 question weight.
Ques. Where can I download CMAT Quantitative Techniques sample papers with answer key PDF for free?
Ans. Collegedunia's CMAT question paper page has papers with answer keys from 2020 onwards. The NTA website cmat.nta.ac.in also provides the official paper and answer key after each cycle.
Ques. Is solving PYQs alone enough for CMAT QT DI?
Ans. PYQs cover about 80% of what CMAT tests here. Use a concept source only for topics where you consistently score zero - like Permutations/Combinations. For Arithmetic and Number System, PYQs are enough.
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