Overview– CMAT entrance examination is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and exam will be held on January 25, 2026 as per the latest updates. Registration process is fully online; applicants can apply through the official website of CMAT. The application window opened on October 17 and ended on October 24, 2025. The exam will be conducted in 120+ cities in a computer based mode. The test duration will be 180 minutes or 3 hours. Over accept CMAT score for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. Aoolicants can get admission after top CMAT score. Accepting colleges include JBIMS, KJ Somaiya, Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Great Lakes Institute of Management, KIIT School of Management, Amity University, BIMTECH, Goa Institute of Management, Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Gitam School of Management.

Key Highlights:- 

Examination fee- INR 2500 for general category.

                             INR 1250 for female, Transgender and RC students. 

The schedule of the examination is as below:

How to Apply Online? 

CMAT 2026 registration and application process will be online. Aspirants will have to fill out the CMAT form at the exam website. Check below cum application process:

Step 1. Open CMAT 2026 website in a new window:  https://cmat.nta.nic.in/.

Step 2. Click on 'Registration' tab. 

Step 3. Enter basic details to create login. 

Step 4. A unique CMAT and registration link will be shared in email ID. 

Step 5. Click on the link to verify your registration.

Step 6. Got to CMAT login dashboard.

Step 7. Click on CMAT 2026 application form.

Step 8. Enter all the details asked in the form and upload photo and a signature

Step 9. Review the information filled in

Step 10. Pay the CMAT application fee via credit/debit card, UPI or net banking. 

How to download admit card? 

1. Go to the official website of CMAT- https://cmat.nta.nic.in/.
2. Fill required details in the admit card form such as Roll Number or Enrollment Number and email ID. 
3. After filling out to form, candidates will get admit card on screen. 
4. Download the admit card and print out for further process. 

Note* Applicants who face any problem can connect with these official helpline numbers and email addresses. 

• Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000, 
• e-mail: cuct-ug@nta.ac.in  

Official Website- https://cmat.nta.nic.in/