CMAT 2026 Exam – Apply Online Form
Post Date: 28 October 2025
Short Information:
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CMAT annually for admission into MBA/PGDM programmes across the country. The CMAT 2026 registration is scheduled soon. This article provides the latest updates on important dates, application fees, eligibility, exam pattern, and important links.
🔹 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
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| Application Start Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee | 18 November 2025 |
| Correction Window | 20-22 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Available soon |
| Exam Date | Available Soon |
| Result Declaration | Available Soon |
🔹 Application Fees
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General (Male) : Approx. ₹ 2,500
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General Female / OBC(NCL) /EWS / SC / ST / PH / 3rd Gender : Approx. ₹ 1,250
Note: Payment Mode : Online Mode
🔹 Age Limit / Eligibility
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There is no upper age limit specified publicly for CMAT in recent updates.
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Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Other criteria as specified in official notification.
🔹 Qualification Details
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
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Final year students may be eligible (subject to conditions).
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Meeting all other eligibility requirements (nationality, category certificate, etc.) as per official notification.
🧾 Exam Mode & Pattern
Details Information Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test) Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Medium of Paper English Only Negative Marking 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer Total Duration 03 Hours (180 Minutes) Total Marks 400 Marks Total Questions 100 Questions
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium of Paper | English Only |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Total Duration | 03 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions |
🧮 Section-Wise Exam Pattern
Subject Questions Marks Duration Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation 20 80 Logical Reasoning 20 80 Language Comprehension 20 80 General Awareness 20 80 Innovation & Entrepreneurship 20 80 Total 100 400 03 Hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 | |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 | |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 | |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 03 Hours |
🔹 Important Related Links
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Official Website: Click Here
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Fill Online Form : Click Here
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Full Notification : Click Here
🔹 How to Apply
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Wait for official notification on the CMAT website.
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Register online during the specified registration window.
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Fill in personal, academic and category details; upload scanned documents (photo, signature, degree certificate etc.).
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Pay the application fee as applicable.
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Submit the form and take print/keep a copy of the confirmation for future reference.
🔹 Conclusion
The CMAT 2026 exam is a key gateway for MBA/PGDM admissions in India. Candidates should track the official notification, complete registration timely, and prepare thoroughly given the exam pattern and marking scheme. Early preparation and familiarisation with exam pattern can improve chances for a strong performance.
