CMAT
National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Domain
- Management Entrance
- Level
- National
- Type
- Entrance
- Application closes
- To be announced
Exam snapshot
Overview
- Conducting body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- What you get
- Admission to MBA at AICTE approved institutions across India
- Latest content cycle
- 2026
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EligibilityPending verification
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India
Minimum education
Graduation (Bachelor's Degree in any discipline)
Final-year candidates
Yes
Exam patternPending verification
CMAT Computer-Based Test
computer based testQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
180 min
2026 section structure
| Question type | Per subject | Full marks | Negative marks | Partial marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | + | None | No | |
| Logical Reasoning | + | None | No | |
| Language Comprehension | + | None | No | |
| General Awareness | + | None | No | |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | + | None | No |
SyllabusNot loaded
Important datesPending verification
Year
2026
Dates Note
As of the Information Bulletin (published October 2025) the exam, admit-card, answer-key and result dates were all officially stated as 'To be announced later on the website'. These were not invented.
Academic Session
2026-27
Notification Title
CMAT 2026 Common Management Admission Test Information Bulletin
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Note
CMAT is an admission entrance test for management programmes, not a recruitment exam. There is no associated job profile, pay scale or service. Career outcomes depend on the management programme and institution the candidate joins.
CutoffsNot loaded
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How to applyOfficial link available
- 1Step 1 - Registration: Register online, note the system-generated Application Number, create a password and security question.
- 2Step 2 - Application Form: Log in and fill personal details, educational qualification, university/programme selection, test paper details, choose four Exam Cities, and upload photograph, signature and PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- 3Step 3 - Fee Payment: Pay examination fee online via Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI (through SBI or Canara Bank gateways). Processing charges and GST are extra.
- 4Step 4 - Confirmation Page: Download and print the Confirmation Page, generated only after successful fee payment.
FAQsPending verification
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.