The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA/PGDM and other management programs in AICTE-approved institutions across India for the academic session 2026-27.
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Exam Date | January 25, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Shift | Single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Total Questions | 100 (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Marks | 400 (4 marks per correct answer; -1 for incorrect) |
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Important Dates
- Notification Release: October 17, 2025
- Registration Period: October 17, 2025 – November 17, 2025 (extended in some updates; closed now)
- Application Correction Window: November 20–22, 2025
- Exam City Intimation Slip: Released (December 2025)
- Admit Card Release: Released on January 21, 2026 (available now)
- Exam Day: January 25, 2026
- Answer Key & Result: To be announced post-exam
Application Fee
- General (UR) Male: INR 2,500
- General (UR) Female / EWS / SC / ST / PwD / OBC-NCL: INR 1,250
- Third Gender: INR 1,250
Current Status (as of January 22, 2026)
- Admit cards are now available for download from the official website.
- Download your Admit Card immediately using your application number and date of birth.
- Official Website: cmat.nta.nic.in
- Carry your admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
- Check exam center details on the admit card.
- For PwD candidates requiring a scribe, details were to be submitted by January 18, 2026.
How to Download Admit Card
- Visit cmat.nta.nic.in
- Click on the "Admit Card" link.
- Enter your application number and date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on all five sections equally.
- Practice previous years' papers and mock tests.
- Stay updated via the official NTA website for any last-minute notices.