The Common Management Aptitude Test (CMAT) 2026 application window closes today, November 17, 2025. Aspiring MBA candidates must complete their registration on the official CMAT website before the deadline to appear for the exam. CMAT 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is a crucial gateway for admission to AICTE-approved management programmes across India for the academic session 2026-27.
CMAT 2026 is expected to be held in January 2026. However, the official exam dates will be announced later on the official CMAT website. The admit cards will be available for download a few days before the exam. Timely registration is essential for candidates aiming to secure admission in reputed business schools and avoid last-minute issues. The exam tests candidates on quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, general awareness, and innovation and entrepreneurship, reflecting a comprehensive assessment of management aptitude.
CMAT 2026 Exam Dates & Highlights
Candidates can refer to the following table to know about the important dates and deadlines for CMAT 2026 Exam:
| Activity | Date/Details |
| Online Submission of Application Form | October 17 to November 17, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date of submission of application fees | November 18, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in Particulars in Application Form | November 20 – 21, 2025 |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | To be announced later on website |
| Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | To be announced later on website |
| Date of Examination | To be announced later on website |
| Duration | 180 minutes (03:00 Hrs) |
| Timing of Examination | To be announced later on website |
| Language of the Paper | English Only |
The CMAT registration fee is ₹2,500 for General (Male) candidates and ₹1,250 for General (Female), Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates. Candidates are urged to carefully follow these deadlines for a smooth application experience.
CMAT 2026 Application Form: Steps to Register
Candidates can follow the below given step by step CMAT 2026 Registration process in order to register for exam:
- Step 1: Visit the official CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in
- Step 2: Below the web page, locate “Candidate Activity: Registration for CMAT-2026”
- Step 3: Click on the “Register yourself for the above-mentioned examination” link to generate an application number.
- Step 4: Fill in personal details such as name, date of birth, parents’ names, mobile number, and email ID. Verify registration through the OTP sent.
- Step 5: Upload a recent photograph and signature in the specified JPG format and file size.
- Step 6: Provide educational qualifications and select four preferred exam cities.
- Step 7: Pay the registration fee online via UPI, net banking, credit/debit cards.
- Step 8: Download and save the confirmation page as proof of successful application.
If you face any issues with your application or while registering for the exam, you can easily reach out to the NTA helpdesk for support. They offer both phone and email assistance to answer questions and solve problems quickly.
