CMAT 2026 registration has officially started and students across India are now preparing to fill the online form on time. Many students face confusion about CMAT 2026 registration last date, required documents, fees, and the correct steps on the CMAT NTA nic in 2026 website.
✔ What is CMAT?
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA CMAT for admission into MBA and PGDM programs in India. Thousands of students apply every year because CMAT scores are accepted by many top colleges.
Important Dates for CMAT 2026
| Event | Date |
| CMAT 2026 Registration Start Date | 17 October 2025 |
| CMAT 2026 Registration Last Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 (expected) |
| CMAT Exam Date 2026 | 11 or 18 January 2026 (expected) |
| CMAT Exam Date 2025 (previous) | 15 May 2025 |
Tip: Try to register before 10 November, so that you get your preferred exam city.
CMAT 2026 Registration Fees
| Category | Fees |
| General Male | ₹2500 |
| General Female | ₹1500 |
| OBC / SC / ST / EWS (Male & Female) | ₹1500 |
| PwD Candidates | ₹1500 |
Payment can be done through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
CMAT 2026 Eligibility
- Must be final year graduate OR
- Must have completed graduation in any stream
- No minimum percentage required
- Indian citizenship is necessary
CMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CMAT 2026 will have 5 sections, each containing 20 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 400
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Negative Marking: –1 for every wrong answer
CMAT 2026 Registration
⭐ STEP 1: Visit the official website
Go to CMAT NTA nic in 2026.
⭐ STEP 2: Click on “New Registration”
You must read the instructions and click “I agree and proceed”.
⭐ STEP 3: Fill Personal Details
Enter:
- Name (as per 10th marksheet)
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Category (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS)
- Annual income
⭐ STEP 4: Enter Contact Information
- Active mobile number
- Email ID
- Address, city, district, pincode
Tick “Same as permanent address” to save time.
⭐ STEP 5: Create Password
Set a strong password you can remember.
Example: Ajay@1234
⭐ STEP 6: Verify OTP
An OTP will be sent to your mobile. Enter the number and submit.
⭐ STEP 7: Login to Fill Application Form
After OTP verification, log in using your
- Application number
- Password
Then complete the remaining form:
- Identity details (Aadhaar or PAN number)
- 10th, 12th and Graduation details
- Select 4 exam cities in preference order
⭐ STEP 8: Upload Documents
You must upload:
- Passport size photograph (soft copy)
- Signature (soft copy)
- PwD certificate if applicable
Note: You do NOT need to upload mark sheets.
⭐ STEP 9: Pay Registration Fees
Choose your payment method and complete payment.
⭐ STEP 10: Download Confirmation Page
Save and print the confirmation page. You will need it for future admissions.
Top CMAT Colleges
Here are some well-known CMAT Colleges you can consider:
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
- Sydenham Institute of Management, Mumbai
- Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
- Welingkar Institute of Management (WE School)
- PUMBA – Pune University
- Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
- NIBM Pune
- NIA Pune
Final
CMAT 2026 is a great opportunity for students targeting good MBA colleges at a low tuition fee. Register before the CMAT 2026 registration last date, keep your documents ready, and follow the shortcut steps above to avoid errors.
