The CMAT 2026 registration process has officially started. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CMAT 2026 notification, announcing the beginning of the application process for the national-level MBA entrance exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the test can now apply online at the official website — cmat.nta.nic.in.
The CMAT 2026 exam date has not been declared yet. It is expected to be announced once the registration window closes.
CMAT 2026 Application Dates and Schedule
NTA has released the complete schedule for CMAT 2026 registration and form correction. Candidates can check all key dates in the table below before filling out the application form.
CMAT 2026 Events | Dates |
Online submission of CMAT 2026 application form | October 17, 2025 to November 17, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
Last date to pay CMAT 2026 application fee | November 18, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
Form correction window | November 20–21, 2025 |
City intimation slip release | To be announced |
CMAT 2026 admit card download | To be announced |
CMAT 2026 exam date | To be announced |
CMAT 2026 Registration Process
The CMAT 2026 application form can be filled only in online mode through the official website. Candidates should ensure that all personal and academic details are entered correctly before submission.
Follow the step-by-step process given below to complete CMAT 2026 registration:
- Open the official website — cmat.nta.nic.in.
- Click on ‘Registration for CMAT 2026’.
- Select ‘New Registration’ and complete the sign-up process.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Fill in personal, contact, and academic details.
- Select preferred test cities.
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the CMAT 2026 application fee and submit the form.
CMAT 2026 Application Fee
The CMAT 2026 registration fee remains unchanged from the previous year. Candidates can pay the fee online using debit card, credit card, or UPI payment modes.
Candidate Category | Application Fee (INR) |
General/UR Male | INR 2500 |
OBC-NCL/SC/ST/Gen-EWS/PwD/PwBD Male/Female/Transgender | INR 1250 |
CMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for CMAT 2026, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Final-year students whose results will be declared before the admission year can also apply.
- There is no age limit for appearing in CMAT 2026.