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CMAT 2026 registartion is out!! The CMAT 2026 registration started on October 17, 2025. However, the last date to fill the CMAT registration form is today, November 24, 2025. All CMAT aspirants can fill the CMAT 2026 forms on the official NTA website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. The CMAT 2026 registration fee is Rs. 2500 for the General category and Rs. 1,250 for the reserved and third categories (Female). The last date to pay the CMAT 2026 registartion fee is November 25, 2025. The CMAT exam score is accepted by many institutes for MBA admission and/or PGDM courses. The CMAT exam is expected to take place in January 2026, with results to be announced in February. Read the article for more details on the CMAT 2026 registration process, eligibility criteria, and more.
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The CMAT exam will be conducted in January 2026. Candidates eyeing for MBA admission 2026-28 AY must be aware of the important dates regarding the CMAT 2026.
CMAT Exam Events | CMAT Exam Dates |
CMAT Registration Start Date 2026 | October 17, 2025 |
CMAT Registration Last Date 2026 |
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| CMAT Application Fees Last Date | November 25, 2025 |
CMAT Application Correction Date | November 26 to 28, 2025 |
City Intimation Slip Release | To be announced |
CMAT Admit Card 2026 Release Date | To be announced |
CMAT Exam Date 2026 | To be announced |
CMAT Answer Key 2026 Release Date | To be announced |
CMAT Result Declaration | To be announced |
If you are planning to take the CMAT 2026 exam, you will need to register for the same, which is expected to begin in the second week of January 2026. Take a look at the following steps, which will guide you to register for the CMAT 2026 exam.
The name of the candidate/the candidate's mother’s /father's name should be written in capital letters. No prefix should be added.
Date of Birth should be the same as given in the Secondary school Examination or equivalent certificate.
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Photograph-
The photograph should be against a white background and cover 80% face (no mask) with visible ears.
Polaroid or computer-generated photos are not allowed.
A scanned passport-size picture should be used for uploading.
File size 10kb - 200kb.
Signature-
A candidate must put their full signature on white paper, with a blue/black pen.
File size- 04 kb to 30 kb.
*PwD certificate (if applicable) must be uploaded in a file size of 50kb to 300kb.
*Scanned images of the required documents must be clear and proper.
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The registration fee for the CMAT 2026 exam is expected to be Rs. 2,500 for the general category and Rs. 1,250 for other categories. The breakdown of the CMAT 2026 registration fee is categorized in the following table.
Category | CMAT Registration Fee 2026 |
CMAT Registration Fees for the General Category | Male- Rs. 2500 |
Female - Rs. 1250 | |
CMAT registration fee for GEN-EWS, SC, ST, Pwd, OBC-NCL | Male- Rs. 1250 |
Female - Rs. 1250 | |
CMAT 2026 Registration Fee for Third Gender | Rs. 1250 |
The CMAT exam 2026 allows candidates to make payment via multiple platforms. A candidate can pay the CMAT application fee by whichever method they prefer. The payment modes and fees associated with the payment method are given below.
Mode of payment | Charges |
Net Banking | Rs. 5.00 + GST |
Debit Cards | Nil |
Credit Cards | Domestic- 0.80% +GST |
International- 3.50% of fee + GST (minimum Rs. 11) | |
UPI | Nil |
The table contains additional relevant CMAT exam details, which might be helpful for aspirants taking the CMAT entrance exam 2026.
Particulars | Details |
Duration of CMAT | 180 minutes |
Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
Language | English |
Timing for CMAT 2026 | To Be Announced Later |
Acceptable for Courses | MBA/PGDM |
Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CMAT 2026 registration deadline is November 24, 2025.
Yes, scoring 200 marks in CMAT can be considered good. Those who will score 171 to 200 marks in CMAT is equal to 71 to 80 percentile in CMAT.
The CMAT exam pattern features a total of 100 MCQs from five sections: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Language Comprehension. Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
To apply for CMAT 2026, go to the official NTA website, click on new registration, create an account, fill out the application with required details, and finally submit the CMAT registration fee.
Don’t forget to check for eligibility and documents required for registration before filling out the form for CMAT 2026.
No, the CMAT 2026 registration fee is non-refundable. Students are advised to check CMAT eligibility before filling out the form to avoid future problems.
The CMAT 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The CMAT 2026 registration fee for general category males is Rs. 2500, and for other category candidates, females, and third gender, the fee is Rs. 1250.
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
The CMAT 2026 exam is set for January 25, 2026, and registration began in October 2025. In two sessions, the computer-based CMAT 2026 will be administered in more than 120 Indian cities. The CMAT syllabus and exam format have not changed for 2026.
For more information you can
Yes, DSM DTU (Delhi Technological University, Department of Management Studies) does accept CMAT score for admission to its MBA programme. Many management institutes in India use CMAT as one of the valid entrance exams along with CAT, MAT, or GMAT, and DTU’s management department is among those that consider CMAT
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You have scored 92 percentile in CMAT, which is a good score, and you have a higher chance of getting admission into a good college. But, if you're targeting only SVNIT Surat, then it's quite tough because SVNIT usually looks for a higher score for the PG course, like
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The link to the website of careers360, where the preferred colleges and percentiles are mentioned, is attached herewith. You can also get the details of colleges.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mba-colleges-accepting-80-90-percentile-in-cmat-exam
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With an 80 percentile in CMAT, you can get admission in decent Tier-2 MBA colleges.
Good options include Jaipuria Institute, IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, SDMIMD Mysore, and XIME.
Top IIMs are not possible, but these colleges offer reasonable placements and exposure.
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