CMAT 2027: Exam Date is February 7; Check Eligibility, Registration, Pattern, Preparation, Top Colleges

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national MBA Entrance Exam for admission to 1000+ AICTE Approved PGDM Institutions, University MBA Departments and their Constituent/Affiliated Colleges across the country. However, IIMs and many top MBA colleges like MDI Gurgaon and XLRI Jamshedpur do not accept CMAT exam scores. Check list of top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT exam 2027 scores. Till 2018, CMAT Test was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). National Test Agency (NTA) is conducting this Test since 2019. CMAT official website is Cmat.nta.nic.in.

NTA has announced that CMAT exam 2027 will be held on February 7, 2027. For reference, last year, CMAT 2026 exam was held on January 25, 2026. 

CMAT exam difficulty level is moderate. CMAT exam duration is 180 minutes. CMAT Exam Pattern is divided into five sections: Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Check CMAT Exam Highlights in the table below.

CMAT Exam Date 2027: NTA has announced that it will conduct the CMAT exam on February 7, 2027. Check official NTA Examination Calendar 2027 below. Check CMAT Exam Dates 2027 are given the table below. 

The official NTA Examination Calendar 2027, published on https://nta.ac.in/, is given below. It confirms that CMAT exam dates are February 7, 2027. 

NTA releases the exam pattern and marking scheme for CMAT Exam. Based on previous years' exam trends, CMAT Exam Pattern 2027 is expected to consist of 100 objective type (MCQs) questions which are equally divided into five sections: Language Comprehension, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. CMAT exam duration is 180 minutes. There is no sectional time limit in CMAT exam. The CMAT question paper is in English only.

CMAT marking scheme 2027 is expected to be as follows: 

• Each question carries 04 (four) marks.
• For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks.
• For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.
• Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks. 

The expected CMAT exam pattern is given in table below.  

Based on previous years' exam trends, CMAT syllabus 2027 is expected to be divided into five sections: Language Comprehension; Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation; Logical Reasoning; General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. A brief overview is given below.

• Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation: Syllabus for this section includes Arithmetic (Ratio, Time & Work, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss), Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Number Properties, and Data Interpretation through tables, pie charts, bar diagrams, and graphs
• Language Comprehension: Syllabus for this section includes grammar, tenses, vocabulary, sentence correction, jumbled paragraphs, and reading comprehension passages focused on inference, central idea, idioms, and expression.
• Logical Reasoning: Syllabus for this section includes questions on arrangements (linear, circular, sequencing), puzzles, coding-decoding, statement-conclusion, Venn diagrams, and visual reasoning.
• General Awareness: Syllabus for this section includes Static GK, Current Affairs, and Business & Economics awareness such as fiscal/monetary policies, international organizations, key personalities, and national events.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Syllabus for this section includes government schemes, start-up concepts, innovation management, key entrepreneurs, terminology (bootstrapping, break-even point), and recent developments in business and policy.

Check section wise detailed CMAT Exam Syllabus 2027.

Based on previous years' exam pattern, syllabus and previous year’s questions, CMAT preparation 2027 strategy for each section is as follows:

• Language Comprehension: Focus on Reading Comprehension and Grammar—practice RCs, sentence correction, idioms, and parajumbles daily.
• Quantitative Techniques & DI: Strengthen Arithmetic fundamentals and practice data interpretation sets—cover topics like TSD, Profit & Loss, SICI, and Pie Charts.
• Logical Reasoning: Practice both verbal and non-verbal reasoning—work on number series, directions, assumptions, arguments, and family trees.
• General Awareness: Revise static GK with emphasis on Indian polity, history, and constitution—supplement with weekly updates on major national/international events.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Study key startup concepts, government schemes, and entrepreneur types—focus on terms like bootstrapping, lean startup, and funding stages.

In addition to preparing fundamentals for above sections, you must take full-length mock tests regularly, and then analyse your performance to identify weak areas and improve time management. Read following section on how to take free Mock CMAT tests online. 

CMAT Mock Tests and Previous Year question papers are the best preparation tools. Toppers recommend to take as many CMAT mocks and analyse each of them thoroughly. You can take free mock tests on MBAUniverse.com from links below. 

• CMAT Mock Test 2027
• CMAT Previous Year Papers
• CMAT Sample Papers 2027

Based on past trends, CMAT eligibility criteria is expected to be as follows:

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's Degree, whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for academic year 2027-28, can also apply for CMAT exam.
• The candidate must be a Citizen of India.
• There is no age restriction for appearing in CMAT exam.

Reservation for Candidates taking CMAT Exam
In institutes run by the Central Government, 15% of seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL (Central List) and 10% for Gen-EWS candidates, with 5% for PwD/PwBD candidates within each category. Institutes run, aided or recognised by State Governments follow their State's reservation policy.

Read more about CMAT 2027 eligibility criteria.

CMAT application fees 2027 is expected to be category-wise and gender-wise, in line with the official CMAT 2026 fee structure released by NTA. CMAT exam fees can be paid online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI on the official website cmat.nta.nic.in. Applicable service/processing charges and GST are payable by the candidate over and above the examination fee. Expected CMAT fee structure 2027 is given in the table below.

CMAT Application Fees: Category-Wise

Read complete CMAT Application Form 2027 guide for category-wise fees, bank charges and payment steps.

CMAT 2027 Registration is expected to begin anytime soon since NTA has confirmed February 7 2027 as CMAT exam date. For reference, last year, CMAT 2026 registration start date was October 17, 2025, and last date was November 24, 2025. CMAT registration fees for Male Candidates is expected to be Rs. 2500 and for Female Candidates is expected to be Rs. 1250. CMAT Application Form can be completed only online on CMAT official website cmat.nta.nic.in by following four simple steps, given below. 

Step 1: Apply For Online Registration 
Step 2: Fill in the Online Application Form 
Step 3:  Pay Examination Fee  
Step 4: Download Confirmation Page

All these steps can be done together or at separate dates and timings. But remember CMAT registration process will be considered complete only after you have paid the requisite CMAT exam fees, submitted the application and received the confirmation message from National Testing Agency. Read complete CMAT exam registration guide.

CMAT error correction window is expected to open for a few days in late November or December first week on official website cmat.nta.nic.in. To make corrections, candidates can follow the steps given below.

How to make corrections in your CMAT form?

1. Visit the official website of CMAT at cmat.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on registration link available on the home page.
3. Enter the login details and click on submit.
4. Once done, the application form will be displayed.
5. Check the application form and make the corrections where required.
6. Click on submit and download the confirmation page.
7. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

Read complete CMAT 2027 form error correction guide.

CMAT Admit Card is a mandatory document to enter the exam centre to take the exam. NTA will upload the CMAT Admit Card on official NTA CMAT exam website a few days before the exam. Last year, NTA released the CMAT 2026 admit card on January 21, 2026, four days before the exam, after issuing an advance exam city intimation slip on January 16, 2026. Only successfully registered candidates can download the CMAT admit card. Check how to download CMAT 2027 Admit Card. 

CMAT Exam Centres are located across all the States in India. CMAT exam cities 2027 will be released soon by NTA. Last year, NTA conducted CMAT 2026 across 110 cities at 259 Exam Centres. NTA is expected to conduct CMAT exam in more than 100 cities and 250+ exam centres across the country. A candidate should choose four most preferred CMAT test cities at the time of filling the CMAT application form. NTA will allot one of cities. 

Check complete list of CMAT Exam Cities in India and how to select CMAT exam centre while filling CMAT registration form.

CMAT examination 2027 and CAT 2026 are two of the most important national MBA entrance exams in India, but they differ significantly in conducting body, accepting institutes, exam pattern and difficulty level. While CAT is the gateway to IIMs and top private B-schools like FMS, MDI, SPJIMR and IIFT, CMAT is the gateway to AICTE-approved PGDM institutions and government B-schools like JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE and PUMBA. The key differences between CMAT and CAT exams are given in the table below.

CMAT exam vs CAT exam: A Comparison 

CMAT examination 2027 will be held on February 7, 2027. CMAT exam is expected to be held in single shift from 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode. Candidates should follow important exam guidelines and instructions that are issued by National Testing Agency (NTA) to ensure smooth conduct of the exam. Check CMAT Exam Day Instructions 2027 below.

1. CMAT Admit Card Hard Copy: Print the Admit Card on an A4 size paper and carry the same on the day of Test for verification.

2. List of Valid Identification Proof Document: Candidates should carry one of the following valid photo ID proof to CMAT exam centre: PAN Card, Passport, Aadhaar Card (with photograph), E-Aadhaar with photograph, School Identity Card, Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph, or Bank Passbook with Photograph.

3. Reporting Time & Gate Closing Time: Candidate must reach the centre as indicated against Reporting / Entry time at centre.

4. No Permission to Leave Exam Lab: No candidate shall be permitted to leave the CMAT Test Lab and Centre before the end of the test.

5. List of Prohibited and Permitted Items: Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, papers, wallets, goggles, etc. will NOT BE ALLOWED inside the Test centre. Candidates must NOT wear any jewellery or other items containing metal. Candidates are permitted to carry a simple transparent Ball Point Pen, the Admit Card with Self-Declaration, an additional passport-size photograph, and a valid photo ID.

Read complete CMAT exam day guidelines and instructions to avoid last-minute issues at exam centre.

CMAT Score Vs Percentile estimates the Scores required for 99, 95, 90 and other Percentiles. CMAT score vs percentile is based on number of candidates who take the exam and exam paper difficulty level. Based on previous years’ exam estimates, CMAT score of 260 is equal to 99 percentile and CMAT score of 235 is equal to 95 percentile.

Check CMAT Score Vs Percentile guide. 

Top CMAT Colleges in India are JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, PUMBA Pune, IMI Kolkata, Welingkar Mumbai, BIMTECH Greater Noida, IFMR Krea University, IMI Bhubaneswar, Jaipuria Noida and Jaipuria Lucknow. But remember, CMAT admission process is not centralized by NTA or AICTE. You need to apply separately to CMAT colleges of your choice with your CMAT Scores. Thereafter, CMAT accepting institution will release their own CMAT Scores Cut Offs to qualify for admission. Check top CMAT accepting colleges in the table below.

CMAT results are expected to be released within 3-4 weeks of exam date on NTA CMAT official website. CMAT result release date is expected to be in last week of February or first week of March 2027. NTA does not send scorecards by post. Before the result, NTA displays the provisional answer key along with candidates' recorded responses, and candidates can challenge any answer by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question. Last year, the answer key challenge window was January 31 to February 2, 2026, and the result was declared on February 17, 2026, 23 days after the exam.

Test takers can download their CMAT result cum scorecard from the official website by using login credentials. 

Read complete CMAT 2027 results guide.

According to a Public Notice released by National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 31, 2026, the total number of candidates who registered for CMAT 2026 exam was 53,453 candidates and the total of candidates who took the exam was 41,872. By comparison, total number of candidates who took CMAT 2025 exam was 63,145. CMAT Registration Numbers for last few years are as below: Check more details about CMAT Exam Registration Trends. 

The CMAT 2027 Official Website is cmat.nta.nic.in. This is the website that candidates should use to register for the exam and pay CMAT exam fees. 

In case of any emergency, candidates can contact following CMAT Helpline Numbers: 

• website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in
• Telephone number: 011-40759000
• Email: [email protected]

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) exam on February 7, 2027 (Sunday). CMAT exam registration 2027 is expected to open soon. Top CMAT colleges are JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, and Welingkar Mumbai. CMAT exam result is expected within 3-4 weeks after the exam date. Read this complete CMAT exam guide that covers dates, registration, syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, preparation strategy, mock tests, top colleges under CMAT, and more.