CMAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam. The exam is conducted for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes across India. CMAT is organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) . More than 70,000 candidates appear for CMAT every year. CMAT scores are accepted by 1,000+ AICTE-approved institutes , which makes it an important exam for management aspirants.
Particulars Details Exam Name Common Management Admission Test Exam Level National Conducting Body NTA Courses Offered MBA / PGDM Exam Mode Computer-Based Test Duration 180 Minutes Total Questions 100 Sections 5 Language English Negative Marking Yes (–1)
CMAT 2026 Important Dates (Tentative) Event Expected Timeline Notification Release November 2025 Registration Start November 2025 Registration End December 2025 Correction Window December 2025 Admit Card Release January 2026 Exam Date January 2026
Exam Dates Particular Expected Date Exam Mode Online (CBT) Exam Month January 2026 Duration 3 Hours Shifts Single shift
CMAT 2026 Expected Result Dates Event Expected Timeline Provisional Answer Key 5–7 days after exam Objection Window 2–3 days Final Answer Key January 2026 Result Declaration February 2026 Scorecard Download Till March 2026
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CMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any stream
Degree from a recognised university
Final-year students can apply
Other Conditions
No age limit
Work experience not required
CMAT 2026 Application Fee Category Fee (INR) General ₹2000 OBC (NCL) ₹1000 SC/ST/PwD ₹1000 Female Candidates ₹1000
CMAT 2026 Exam Pattern Section Questions Time Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation 20 Part of 180 min Logical Reasoning 20 Part of 180 min Language Comprehension 20 Part of 180 min General Awareness 20 Part of 180 min Innovation & Entrepreneurship 20 Part of 180 min Total 100 180 min
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CMAT 2026 Syllabus Overview Quantitative Techniques
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Numbers
Logical Reasoning
Coding-decoding
Series
Blood relations
Puzzles
Language Comprehension
Reading comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
General Awareness
Current affairs
Static GK
Business and economy
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Business basics
Start-up concepts
Economic awareness
CMAT 2026 Registration Process
Visit the official CMAT website
Register with your email ID and mobile number
Fill in personal and academic details
Upload a photograph and a signature
Pay the application fee
Download confirmation page
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Wrap-Up CMAT 2026 is a key MBA entrance exam for candidates targeting AICTE-approved colleges. The exam includes both aptitude and awareness sections. Early registration and planned preparation help in managing all sections well. Candidates should check the institute cut-offs and counselling schedules after the results.
