The CMAT Registration 2026 will begin on November 14, 2025, through the official NTA-CMAT website. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into MBA and PGDM programmes across India.
Eligible candidates, including graduates and final-year students, can apply online until December 25, 2025. The CMAT 2026 exam is expected to be held on January 24, 2026, while the admit cards will be issued on January 20, 2026.
CMAT Registration 2026 Overview
The CMAT exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The registration process is completely online on exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ or cmat.nta.nic.in. Below is an overview of the exam details.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Level | National |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Frequency | Once a year |
Courses Offered | MBA/PGDM |
Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ |
CMAT Registration 2026 Dates
The CMAT 2026 notification is expected to be released in November 2025. The tentative schedule of the registration and exam events is given below.
Event | Expected Dates |
CMAT Notification | November 14, 2025 |
Registration Start Date | November 14, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | December 25, 2025 |
Fee Payment Deadline | December 25, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | January 20, 2026 |
CMAT Exam Date (Expected) | January 24, 2026 |
Answer Key Release | February 1, 2026 |
Objection Window Close | February 4, 2026 |
Result Announcement | February 13, 2026 |
CMAT Registration 2026
The CMAT Registration 2026 process will be held entirely online. Candidates must fill in their details, upload documents, and pay the required fee to complete the form.
Stage | Steps to Follow |
Online Registration | Visit the official website, click ‘New Registration,’ enter personal details, and generate an application number. |
Fill Application Form | Log in and enter academic, personal, and contact details; choose four preferred exam cities. |
Upload Documents | Upload photograph (10–200 KB), signature (4–30 KB), and PwD certificate (if applicable). |
Pay Fee | Pay online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. |
Confirmation Page | Download and print the final confirmation page after successful payment. |
CMAT Registration 2026 Fees
The CMAT registration fee varies based on the candidate’s gender and category. The payment must be made onlineduring the form submission.
Category | Fee (INR) |
General (Male) | 2,500 |
General (Female) | 1,250 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD | 1,250 |
Third Gender | 1,250 |
CMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for CMAT 2026, candidates must fulfill the eligibility norms prescribed by NTA.
Criteria | Details |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. |
Final Year Students | Eligible if results are declared before admission. |
Minimum Marks | No minimum percentage required (subject to institute norms). |
Age Limit | No upper age limit. |
Nationality | Indian citizens only. |
CMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The CMAT 2026 exam will consist of 100 questions carrying 400 marks. Each correct answer carries four marks, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 400 |
CMAT Admit Card 2026
The CMAT Admit Card 2026 will be available for download from January 20, 2026. Candidates must log in using their application number and date of birth to access it. The admit card will include personal details, exam city, centre address, and guidelines for the exam day.
