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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the registration for CMAT 2026, which is a gateway to AICTE-approved management institutes across India. Candidates must adhere to the important dates to avoid missing the application window.
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| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 November 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 November 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 20-22 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | Available Soon |
| Admit Card Release | Available Soon |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
All candidates who have passed or are appearing in the final year of a Bachelor's degree in any stream are eligible for CMAT 2026.
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| Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Passed / Appearing in final year of Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Documents Required | Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate, Photo ID, Passport-size photograph. |
The application fee varies by category and gender. All payments must be made online via the official NTA portal.
| Application Fee | |
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| Category | Fee (INR) |
| General (Male) | ₹2,500 |
| General (Female) | ₹1,250 |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1,250 |
| SC / ST / PH / 3rd Gender | ₹1,250 |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit / Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
The selection process is completely based on a computer-based written test, followed by document verification and counseling at participating institutes.
| Selection Process | |
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| Stage | Description |
| 1 | Online Written Test (CMAT Exam) |
| 2 | Document Verification |
| 3 | Counseling / Admission Process |
| 4 | Fees Deposit & Enrollment at selected institute |
CMAT 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based online test consisting of 100 MCQs distributed across five sections with negative marking.
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| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Remarks |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 | 3 Hours (Total) | Mathematical & Data Analysis |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 | 3 Hours (Total) | Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 | 3 Hours (Total) | English Reading & Grammar |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 | 3 Hours (Total) | Current Affairs & GK |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | 3 Hours (Total) | Creativity & Business Knowledge |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 03 Hours | MCQ Based, Negative Marking 0.25 per wrong answer |
Admit cards and results will be available on the official NTA CMAT website. Candidates must keep their login credentials safe to download these documents.
| Admit Card & Result Info | |
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| Event | Details |
| Admit Card Download | From official NTA CMAT portal (Date announced soon) |
| Written Exam Date | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | On official website after evaluation |
| Score Card | Downloadable via NTA login; valid for counseling and admission |
Follow these steps to successfully register for CMAT 2026:
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| Step | Details |
| 1 | Visit the official website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in |
| 2 | Click on “Apply Online” and create/login to NTA account. |
| 3 | Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational & contact details. |
| 4 | Upload scanned photograph, signature and other required documents. |
| 5 | Pay the application fee online as per your category. |
| 6 | Submit the application and take a printout for future reference. |
| Useful Important Links | |
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| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Short Notification | View Short Notification |
| Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Link | Apply Online Now |
| Admit Card | Download Admit Card |
| Syllabus | View Exam Syllabus |
| Check Eligibility | Check Now |
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The post offered is National Testing Agency CMAT 2026 Common Management Admission Test Online Registration.
The job location for this post is All India.
The salary for this job is As per AICTE norms.
The last date to apply is 17 Nov 2025.
You can apply through Online mode. Please check the official link for more details.