CMAT 2026 Admit Card: Release Date, How to Download Hall Ticket

Below are shared the CMAT Admit card dates 2026 as released by National Testing Agency

CMAT admit card can be downloaded from official website until the exam day. Check below how download CMAT 2026 admit card:

• Visit CMAT-NTA website
• Click on 'CMAT 2026 Admit Card' tab
• Enter CMAT 2026 application number and date of birth
• CMAT admit card 2026 will open on the screen
• Click on download option and save the hall ticket on your computer system/mobile.
• Verify details and Take Print Out on A4 sheet for Exam Day

• CMAT 2026 Admit Card is the mandatory and most important document to appear in the CMAT exam.
• Without the hard copy of your admit card with your photo affixed on it, you will not be allowed to enter the CMAT test centre on CMAT day.
• Please note that the Admit card will be available for download from CMAT official website with all the important dos’ & don’ts for CMAT exam day
• Must Take clear Print of CMAT Admit Card on A4 Size paper
• Produce the hard copy of your Admit Card with your photo affixed on it at Exam Centre
• Keep one original photo id also for verification at the exam centre

Before getting ready for the CMAT exam day, you should check following important details in CMAT 2026 Admit Card immediately after its download:

• Your CMAT Application No: This should match as per the confirmation you received after submitting the CMAT application
• Personal Details: Your Name, DoB, Category, Gender, Father’s Name among others
• CMAT Exam Date & Time: Check whether you are assigned Morning or Evening Shift, also check that CMAT exam date is correct as mentioned in the CMAT hall ticket
• Test Venue and Test Centre Number: NTA clearly mentions CMAT Test venue and test center number on the admit card. You should check it properly
• CMAT Exam Time & Reporting Time: Please check that following should be the CMAT 2026 exam time and reporting time for the respective shift allotted to you

• In case of Errors in CMAT 2026 Admit Card details, you should contact National Testing Agency (NTA) office over phone or on their email id.
• CMAT Customer Care Support is available by phone and email from 8.00 am – 10.00 pm every day.
• NTA suggests not to send the same email multiple times, as it will delay the response process.
• In case any applicant is not able to download his/her Admit card, he/she may send email to [email protected]
• The candidates may note that no Admit Card will be sent by post.

CMAT Official Website: The CMAT 2026 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.

CMAT 2026 Helpline Number

In case of any emergency regarding CMAT exam registration or admit card, you can contact NTA CMAT Helpdesk on the following CMAT helpline number and contact details:

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

NTA has released CMAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines to all the candidates registered for the exam. The instructions outline mandatory exam-day rules including carrying a printed admit card with photo, a valid government ID, and following reporting timelines. Candidates must avoid prohibited items, follow biometric and frisking procedures, and comply with dress code and conduct guidelines to avoid disqualification. Check complete CMAT 2026 Exam Day Instructions below.

• Take a colour printout of the CMAT Test 2026 Admit Card. Black and white printout will not be accepted.
• Please ensure that you arrive at your assigned Test Centre in time and occupy your assigned seat. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the test centre after cut off time. You will not be allowed to appear for CMAT Test 2026 at any other centre.
• Request for change of Test centre will NOT be entertained.
• Paste your latest passport-size colour photograph on this CMAT Test 2026 Admit Card at the place provided.
• You are required to bring an original and valid identity proof along with your CMAT Test 2026 Admit Card to the Test Centre. Any one of the following will be accepted:

1.    Voter ID Card
2.    Passport
3.    Driving License
4.    Aadhaar Card/Full Page Printout of E-Aadhaar Card
5.    PAN Card

• Soft copy of the photo ID will NOT be accepted.
• Candidates must bring their own Masks, personal hand sanitizer (50ml), a transparent water bottle, a simple ballpen, and test-related documents (Admit Card, ID Proof, etc.). No other items will be permitted inside the test centre.
• Please ensure that this CMAT Test 2026 Admit Card is stamped by the invigilator at the Test Centre when you appear for the CMAT Test 2026. Please preserve this stamped CMAT Test 2026 Admit Card for any future selection/admission processes.
• As part of the identification process your biometric and/or photograph will be captured at the test centre. Candidates may be asked to undergo frisking at the entry point by SECURITY PERSONNEL with Hand Held Metal Detectors (HHMD) to ensure that any Prohibited items are not carried inside the Test Centre.
• Laptops, Cell phones, Cameras, Calculators, Beepers, any electronic communication gadgets, Digital Diaries, or any pieces of paper are not allowed inside the test centre.
• Once the CMAT Test 2026 starts, you will not be allowed to leave the Computer Lab/Test Hall for any reason. Once you leave the Computer Lab/Test Hall, you will not be allowed to re-enter the Computer Lab/Test Hall.
• Candidates found violating the instructions of the test will be disqualified.
• The medium of the test is English.
• There is no facility for the safe keeping of candidates' personal belongings at the test centre and NTA is not responsible for its damage or loss if any.
• It is advisable that candidates familiarize themselves with the location of the CMAT 2026 test centre in advance so that they do not experience any difficulty in reaching the same on the day of CMAT 2026.

Follow these CMAT 2026 exam instructions to avoid last-minute issues at exam centre. Next, based on these Exam Day Instructions, check CMAT Exam Dos and Don’ts 2026 below.

Read and follow the important CMAT Exam Day Dos and Don’ts 2026 starting with what you must remember to do.

• Recheck Admit Card details: You should recheck your Name, CMAT Application Number, Test Centre address, exam slot and reporting time at centre and other details in your CMAT Admit Card 2026. Ensure that all your details are correct. If there is any error, contact help desk by email or phone (details given at the end of the article).
• Print and Carry your CMAT Admit Card Hard Copy: To enter CMAT exam center, you will require hard copy of your admit card with passport size photo affixed on it. If not done till now, download your CMAT Admit Card from CMAT Official Website (CMATtest.org), take print on A4 size paper, fix your identical photograph in the given space on it.
• Keep your Photo ID Ready: One of the important CMAT exam day dos is that you need original copy of your Photo ID to show at the exam gate. Following photo IDs are acceptable for CMAT Exam:

• Aadhar card
• Voter Id card
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Driving License

• Visit your CMAT Exam Centre Before Exam Day: This is an important part of CMAT exam day preparation. Use the Google map link embedded on the electronic version of the Admit card to locate the test centre and visit it before exam day. Also check for 2-3 days the approximate time it takes to reach exam centre. This will help you plan for the exam day. Identify mode of transport and commuting time at least a day before the CMAT Exam Day in order to reach the test centre on time.
• Choose Correct Dress for CMAT Day: Choose what you wish to wear on exam day well in advance. The dress should keep you comfortable throughout the exam day and should allow to sit for two hours while taking the exam. However, make sure that your dress does not violate the CMAT exam dress code given below.
• Arrive at CMAT Centre in Time: You must reach the CMAT test center as per the reporting time for your allotted exam slot. CMAT exam day instructions ask candidates to reach exam centre 90 minutes before the start time of the exam.
• Items You Can Carry Inside CMAT Test Centre: Check complete list of items you can carry and not carry to exam centre below.  Don’t carry prohibited items to avoid unnecessary last-minute stress!
• Ensure to Mark Attendance: Mark your attendance in the Form with signature when asked for, in the CMAT testing room after completion of biometrics.

Next in the CMAT Exam Day Dos and Don’ts list is list of things that you must not do!

After going through the exam day dos, it is also very much necessary to know what are the CMAT Exam Day Don’ts 2026. Check this list of exam day don’ts.

• Don’t carry Prohibited Articles in CMAT Exam Centre: While going to take CMATexam, you should not carry and wear the following dresses and items:

o Do not wear oversized Jackets or heavy Jewellery or Shoes with thick soles
o Do not wear Garments with large Buttons
o Do Not carry Electronic Watch, Mobile Phone, Bag, Wallets etc to the CMATtest centre.
o No Stationery items like Pen, Pencil, Eraser etc. are allowed in the testing hall

• Don’t Apply Mehndi or Henna: Do not apply Henna (Mehndi) on your hands (palm side). It is a very important CMAT exam day don’t for the girl candidates who apply Mehndi regularly on their palms. On the day of the test, your digital finger print scan will be captured and applying Henna (Mehndi) on palm side may be a hindrance in getting your biometrics captured. If your finger prints cannot be digitally scanned, you will not be permitted to take the test.
• Don’t Resort to Unfair Means: Do not attempt to speak or ask any thing with other candidates in the exam hall. If you do, you will run the risk of getting debarred. Each question is placed at different serial number for each test taker.
  
  Follow these CMAT Exam Day Dos and Don’ts 2026 to have a hassle-free exam day experience. Next, check out list of things to carry and not carry to CMAT Test Centre.

An essential part of CMAT Exam Day Dos and Don’ts 2026 is that you should remember to carry required items, and must not carry prohibited items. Read CMAT Exam Day What to Carry and Not Carry 2026 in the following section.

CMAT Exam What to Carry?

• CMAT2026 Admit Card
• Photo Identity Proof
• Stationary
• Water Bottle  

CMATExam What Not to Carry?

• Watch and Calculators
• Mobile phones or any other electronic gadgets
• Wallet, Purse or other items

Any candidate found with any of these items inside the exam hall will be disqualified and debarred from the exam. 

If you want a handy CMAT exam day check list 2026 to help you prepared for the D-day, here is the CMAT Exam Check List 2026 for you.

1. Recheck all details on the admit card
2. Print and carry a hard copy of the admit card
3. Carry a valid government photo ID
4. Wear simple and comfortable clothes (avoid metallic items, thick-soled shoes, heavy jackets or jewellery)
5. Reach the exam centre well before reporting time
6. Locate your exam hall and assigned seat
7. Carry only the allowed items: Admit Card, Photo ID, Water bottle (if permitted)
8. Do not carry mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery, wallets, purses, books or bags
9. Do not apply mehndi/henna on hands as it may interfere with biometrics
10. Follow all CMAT exam day instructions and guidelines at the centre

Many students score less than their potential not because of lack of preparation, but due to avoidable errors under pressure. Keeping these CMAT 2026 Exam Day Mistakes to Avoid will help you stay calm and perform better:

• Avoid arriving late at the exam centre.
• Avoid forgetting your printed admit card or valid photo ID.
• Avoid wearing restricted items like metal accessories, smartwatches or thick-soled shoes.
• Avoid spending too much time on a single difficult question.
• Avoid panicking and randomly marking answers without proper reasoning.

Finally, follow these exam day tips to make sure you are totally ready for the exam.

• Recheck Admit Card Details: Thoroughly verify your Name, Application Number, Test Centre address, Slot, and Reporting Time on your Admit Card 2026.
• Print and Affix Photo: You must carry a hard copy printout of your Admit Card on A4 paper with a passport-sized photograph affixed to the designated spot. The photo must be identical to the one uploaded during registration.
• Carry Original Photo ID: Bring the original copy of a valid Photo ID proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License) for verification at the gate.
• Visit the Centre in Advance: Locate your test centre days before the exam using the Google Map link provided on the admit card. Plan your mode of transport and commuting time to ensure you arrive punctually.
• Arrive Early: Reach the test centre strictly as per the reporting time mentioned on your admit card, which is 90 minutes before the exam start time, to complete necessary security and biometric checks.
• Dress Code Compliance: Wear simple, comfortable clothing that adheres to the dress code given above. Avoid garments with large buttons, heavy jewellery, or thick-soled footwear.
• Mark Attendance and Biometrics: Once inside the testing room, ensure your digital fingerprint scan is successfully captured and you mark your attendance on the form with your signature. Failure to do so may result in being marked absent.
• Do Not Carry Prohibited Items: Leave all electronic gadgets (mobile phones, watches), bags, wallets, and any stationery items (pen, pencil, paper) outside the centre. Only permitted items (Admit Card, ID) are allowed.

Candidates taking the CMATexam should note that there is no official CMATdress code. However, Symbiosis International University (SIU) has issued some important instructions for candidates taking CMAT2026 exam that relate to dress.

They must NOT wear any jewellery or other items containing metal. Shoes / footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are NOT permitted. Keep these instructions in mind, candidates should wear a dress that will keep them comfortable throughout the exam day and is appropriate for the city’s weather.