CMAT Exam 2026 – Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Registration
- Get complete details about the CMAT 2026 exam, including important dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, registration process, and preparation t
Get complete details about the CMAT 2026 exam, including important dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, registration process, and preparation tips—all in one place.…
What is CMAT?
CMAT, the Common Management Admission Test, is an online test conducted by NTA. It is accepted for admission into management programs by renowned MBA/PGDM colleges in India. CMAT Exam will be held in January 25, 2026, which registration starts from October 17, 2025 open until November 24, 2025 and The last date of submission of the CMAT application fees is November 25, 2025. The CMAT tests Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness & Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
CMAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Here are the exam dates of the CMAT 2025 for a better understanding of the upcoming exam dates: Event Important Dates CMAT 2025 Registration October 17, 2025 to November 24, 2025 (up to 11:50 pm) Last date of submission of CMAT 2025 application fees November 25, 2025 (up to 11:50 pm) CMAT 2025 Correction Window open November 26, 2025 to November 28, 2025 CMAT 2025 Admit Card To be announced CMAT 2025 Exam January 25, 2026 CMAT 2025 Result February 2026 (Tentative)
CMAT 2026 Exam Highlights
Being one of the great entrances for admission into an MBA course in India, CMAT is the second most attempted exam, just behind CAT. Unlike CAT, CMAT is considered relatively easier, thanks to which many aspiring candidates opt to give CMAT instead of CAT. The CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE-approved institutes in India. More than 75,000 candidates appear for the CMAT each year to get into the premier B-schools offering MBA and PGDM Courses. Here is a syllabus overview for you to know about if you want to take the CMAT 2026: CMAT Feature Details Full Form Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA) CMAT 2026 Exam Date January 25, 2026 Exam Level National Level Frequency Once a year Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT) Exam Duration 180 minutes (3 hours) Syllabus Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension & Verbal Ability General Awareness Innovation & Entrepreneurship Exam Pattern 100 MCQs (20 questions per section) Exam Language English Application Fee INR 2,500 for General (Male) INR 1,250 for General (Female) & Reserved Categories Purpose of Exam Admission to 1,300+ AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM colleges in India Courses Offered MBA / PGDM No. of Test Cities 107 Total Applicants (2025) 74,012 Helpdesk Number 011-40759000 (Available 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM on working days) Contact Address NTA, C-20 1A/8, Sector 62, IITK Outreach Centre, NOIDA-201309 Official Website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates have to be updated about eligibility criteria before applying to the exam, so that they ensure they fulfil the criteria. Otherwise, that is going to pose problems for them later on in January or March if their candidature gets terminated. Given below are the academic eligibility requirements for CMAT 2026: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. Students in their final year are also eligible to apply for CMAT 2026. There is no minimum percentage in graduation to appear for CMAT. A passing degree is enough to apply. MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores require general category candidates to have a minimum of 50% marks and reserved category candidates to have a minimum of 45% marks. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CMAT examination. Candidates from any age group or career stage can apply.
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