There’s important news for management aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the registration process for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. Candidates interested in pursuing management studies can now apply online through the official website — cmat.nta.nic.in.
The last date to register for the exam is November 17, 2025, while the deadline to pay the application fee is November 18, 2025. After the registration window closes, NTA will open the application correction window from November 20 to November 21, 2025, allowing candidates to make necessary changes to their forms.
The CMAT 2026 will be conducted for admission to management programs for the academic session 2026–27. The test will assess candidates across five key sections — Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
CMAT 2026 Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.
CMAT 2026 Application Fee:
General category: ₹2,500
Female and reserved category candidates: ₹1,250
How to Apply for CMAT 2026:
Visit the official NTA CMAT website: cmat.nta.nic.in
Click on the CMAT 2026 registration link available on the homepage.
Register using the required details.
Fill out the online application form and upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee and submit your form.
Exam Mode and Schedule:
The CMAT 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at designated centers across India. The exam date has not yet been announced by NTA. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates and the detailed exam notification.
