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CMAT 2026

Everything you need to know: Eligibility, application dates, syllabus, and official notification for 2026.

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Exam: 15 May 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA)

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CMAT to evaluate the ability of candidates across various segments like Quantitative Technique, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness, for admission to Management Programmes.

1. Important Schedule Info

  • Application Window: March-April 2026.
  • CBT Exam Date: Expected mid-May 2026.
  • Shift Details: Traditionally conducted in a single shift.

2. Selection Mechanics

The CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE-approved Institutions/University Departments/Constituent Colleges/Affiliated Colleges. Candidates must independently apply to these management institutions based on their CMAT valid scorecard.

3. Exam Official Sites

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Information BulletinNTA Exams Portal
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4. Test Blueprint

The paper consists of 100 questions (400 Marks) spanning 180 Minutes.

  1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
  2. Logical Reasoning
  3. Language Comprehension
  4. General Awareness
  5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship

[!TIP] Each correct answer awards +4 marks. An incorrect answer leads to a -1 mark penalty.

Important Dates

Exam Timeline

Notification Released20 March 2026
Application Starts25 March 2026
Application Ends18 April 2026
Exam Date15 May 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit
Age Criteria

No Age Limit

Qualification
Education

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Attempts
Limits

No Limit

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the CMAT 2026 application form correctly.

Documents Required

  • Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
  • Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
  • Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

Syllabus & Pattern

Download Official Syllabus

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.

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Official Links & Resources

Apply Online / Registration

https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/

Notification / Brochure

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Detailed Syllabus

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Past Papers / Mock Tests

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