CMAT 2026 Form Released, Registration: Link, Eligibility, Last Date, Fees & Step-by-Step Process

CMAT 2026 Registration Dates

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 2026 Form: Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Students in their final year, whose results will be declared before commencement of the program 2026-28 AY, can also apply for CMAT.
• The candidate appearing for the CMAT 2026 must be an Indian citizen.
• Aspirants in any age group can appear for the CMAT examination as there’s no age restriction for the exam.

CMAT 2026 Registration: How to Apply?

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.

• Begin by visiting the official CMAT website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT
• Click on the 'New Registration' option and register using your email ID and mobile Number.

  • 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.

• Confirm your registration by entering the OTP and then create your CMAT account.
• Fill out the CMAT application form with the required personal information and academic details.
• Upload one passport-sized photograph and a scanned copy of your signature as per the file size requirement.
• In the end, pay the CMAT exam fee via debit or credit card, UPI, or Net banking, and download the receipt for future reference.
• Save and download the application form, as it will be required at a later time.

Uploaded scanned documents

• 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.

Important Points to Remember

• The application for the CMAT 2026 can only be submitted online.
• Use your own Email ID and mobile number in the application form, considering future communications.
• Before filling out the application form for CMAT 2026, aspirants must check the eligibility criteria.
• Only one application form is allowed to be submitted by a candidate.
• Candidates must make sure that the information provided is true and correct.
• More than one application submission by a candidate will result in the cancellation of their candidature.
• Once submitted, the application form for CMAT 2026 can not be withdrawn.
• A student must select 4 examination city preferences while filling the application form for CMAT 2026.
• The candidate must hold onto 6-8 passport-sized photographs, subject to the requirement by CMAT.

CMAT 2026 Application Fee

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.

Payment of CMAT 2026 Exam Fee

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.

CMAT 2026 Exam: Overview

The table contains additional relevant CMAT exam details, which might be helpful for aspirants taking the CMAT entrance exam 2026.