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CMAT Registration 2026: Apply Online from Nov 14 at NTA Website

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• Updated on 14 Oct, 2025, by Kollegeapply

CMAT Registration 2026: Apply Online from Nov 14 at NTA Website

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026, conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is a national-level entrance exam for admission to MBA/PGDM programs across India. The CMAT 2026 registration process will commence on November 14, 2025, and eligible candidates must complete registration by December 25, 2025. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and is expected to be held on January 24, 2026, with admit cards released on January 20, 2026. Candidates must be bachelor’s degree holders or in the final year of their undergraduate program to apply.

 

CMAT 2026 Overview

Exam Name

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Courses Offered

MBA / PGDM

Official Website

exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT or cmat.nta.nic.in

 

CMAT 2026 Key Dates

Event

Tentative Dates

CMAT Notification

14-Nov-2025

Registration Start Date

14-Nov-2025

Registration Last Date

25-Dec-2025

Fee Payment Last Date

25-Dec-2025

Admit Card Release

20-Jan-2026

Exam Date

24-Jan-2026

Answer Key Release

01-Feb-2026

Answer Key Objection Last Date

04-Feb-2026

Result Declaration

13-Feb-2026

 

How to Apply for CMAT 2026?

The CMAT 2026 application process is entirely online. Candidates must visit the official NTA-CMAT website and complete the following steps:

Stage

Steps

Online Registration

Visit official website → Click ‘New Registration’ → Enter personal details → Set password → Note system-generated Application Number

Fill Application Form

Log in with Application Number → Fill personal, academic, and contact details → Select four preferred exam cities

Upload Documents

Photograph (10–200 KB, JPG/JPEG) → Signature (4–30 KB, JPG/JPEG) → PwD Certificate if applicable (50–300 KB)

Pay Application Fee

Online payment via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI → Save/print payment confirmation

Confirmation Page

After successful payment → Download and print the final confirmation page for reference

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