NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the registration process for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. The candidates can apply through the official website, cmat.nta.nic.in.
The exam serves as a gateway for admission to management programmes for the academic session 2026–27.
The CMAT 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode to assess candidates across five key areas: Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, said a notification issued by the NTA.
To view the detailed notification, click here.
CMAT 2026 schedule
- Last date to submit applications is November 17, 2025
- Deadline for fee payment is November 18, 2025
- A correction window will be available from November 20 to November 21, 2025, allowing applicants to make necessary edits to their submitted forms.
How to apply for CMAT 2026 Registration
Step 1: Go to the official website, https://cmat.nta.nic.in/
Step 2: Click on the link ‘Registration for CMAT 2026’
Step 3: On the next window, click on ‘New Registration’
Step 4: Fill in the personal details, including name, address and education qualification
Step 5: Upload the required documents
Step 6: Pay the application fee
Step 7: Submit the application form
For direct link to register for CMAT 2026, click here.
Application fees
- Male candidates belonging to the unreserved category must pay an application fee of Rs 2,500.
- Female, transgender, and reserved category candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 1,250.
The CMAT 2026 question paper will comprise questions from quantitative technique, logical reasoning, language comprehension and general awareness.
The question paper will also have an optional section – innovation and entrepreneurship. The CMAT score will be accepted by all AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges.
Helpdesk
Candidates facing any issues while filling the application form can reach out to the helpdesk by calling 011-40759000 or by emailing cmat@nta.ac.in.
For additional information and updates, they are advised to regularly visit the official NTA website at cmat.nta.nic.in.