The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. CMAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted for admission into AICTE-approved management institutions across India.
Candidates seeking admission into MBA/PGDM programs can check complete details below including eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and important dates.
CMAT 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CMAT 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level | National Level |
| Course | MBA / PGDM |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Application Start | 17 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 18 November 2025 |
| Correction Date | 20 – 22 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 15 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | 21 January 2026 |
| Answer Key | 31 January 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | 17 February 2026 (Available Now) |
| Result Declared Date | 17 February 2026 (Available) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
✔ Final year students are also eligible to apply
Age Limit
✔ No age limit for CMAT
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹2000 | ₹1000 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹1000 | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1000 | ₹1000 |
Fee must be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
CMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
✔ Each question carries 4 marks
✔ Negative marking: -1 for wrong answer
CMAT 2026 Syllabus (Important Topics)
Quantitative Techniques
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Puzzles
Language Comprehension
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles
General Awareness
Current Affairs, Static GK, Business & Economy
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Business Concepts, Startup Ecosystem, Government Schemes
Why Appear for CMAT 2026?
✔ Accepted by 1000+ AICTE-approved colleges
✔ National-level MBA entrance test
✔ Moderate difficulty compared to CAT/XAT
✔ Single exam for multiple MBA institutes
How to Apply Online for CMAT 2026
Visit official NTA website
Click on “CMAT 2026 Registration”
Complete new registration
Fill application form carefully
Upload photo & signature
Pay application fee
Download confirmation page
CMAT 2026 Result
✔ Scorecard available online
✔ All India Rank (AIR) declared
✔ Used for MBA admission counseling
Documents Required
✔ Graduation Details
✔ Photo & Signature
✔ Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
✔ Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Instructions
✔ Check eligibility before applying
✔ Fill details carefully – limited correction window
✔ Admit card mandatory for exam
✔ Keep login credentials secure
Important Links
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Cutoff | Click Here |
| Download Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Bulletin Information | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |