CMAT 2026 Exam Centres: Check State wise Test Centres List with Codes; City Intimation Slip Release Date

When filling CMAT exam application form, candidates can select up to four cities where they want to take the CMAT exam. CMAT Registration is closed now.  Check below how to select CMAT test cities:

• Register for CMAT 2026 on the official website
• Log on with registration ID and password to fill the application form
• Fill relevant details and move to the test city section
• Select four cities from the list in order of preference from one to four
• Make fee payment and submit the CMAT 2026 form

Important points to remember

• CMAT 2026 exam centre will be allotted to candidates as per availability of seats
• The NTA can change or cancel an exam centre in case of emergency
• Test city option can be changed at the time of form correction only
• Candidates cannot request for change of exam test city or centre afterwards

NTA which is conducting CMAT Exam 2026 has clarified, “It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of CMAT 2026. Effort will be made to allot Centre of Examination to the candidates in order of the City Choice opted by them in their Application Form. However, due to logistic & administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted.”

CMAT Exam city can be checked in the Advance CMAT City Intimation Slip 2026 released by NTA. This Advance CMAT City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released before release of CMAT Admit card. National Testing Agency will upload Advance Intimation Slip informing the candidates of the allotment of their respective CMAT 2026 Exam Centre on CMAT official website exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. You can check CMAT 2026 Exam Center and download the CMAT exam centre Advance Intimation Slip by login with your Application Number and Date of Birth. A few days before the release of CMAT Admit Card, NTA will issue the advance information on exam city allotment. 

The CMAT city intimation slip 2026 will be released by the NTA 4-5 days before the exam day (Jan 25, 2026) to inform candidates about the city in which they have been allotted for the CMAT exam. CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip Release Date is January 19-20, 2026.

Given below is the process to check the CMAT 2026 city intimation slip:

• Go to CMAT 2026 website: cmat.nta.nic.in
• Click on link indicating 'city intimation'
• Enter CMAT 2026 application number and password
• City intimation slip will open
• Check your test city and download it

CMAT 2026 will be conducted across India in a wide network of test cities to ensure easy accessibility for candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official list of CMAT exam centres, covering all major states and union territories. Candidates can refer to the complete state-wise list of CMAT test cities and their corresponding city codes in the table below.

Candidates are advised to carry all the following documents to the CMAT exam centre.

• Candidates will need to carry a hard copy of the CMAT admit card.
• Take a printout of confirmation of email printout
• Any of the following photo ID proof:

- Aadhaar card/UID
- Pan card
- Passport
- Voter-ID card

Candidates will have to follow CMAT 2026 Exam Day guidelines for a hassle-free experience of the exam centre. Check dos and don’ts to be followed below:

CMAT Exam Centre Dos

• Carry two copies of CMAT 2026 admit card and original copy of ID proof.
• Carry a blue/black ball-point pen to sign on the attendance sheet.
• Reach the CMAT exam centre by the reporting time. Check CMAT Exam Date and Time.
• Cooperate with security staff during the identification process and follow instructions by the invigilator.
• Log in to the computer system only after the announcement.
• Complete the test on time and handover the rough sheet before leaving the exam hall.

CMAT Exam Centre Don’ts

• Don’t reach the CMAT exam centre late.
• Don’t carry electronic items such as mobile phone, calculator, digital watch, iPad, etc.
• Don’t wear large caps, jackets, clothes with big pocket and accessories with metal such as belts, hair clips, jewellery, etc. to the exam centre.
• Do not carry eatables, bags or valuables as such items will not be allowed inside the exam centre.

In summary, CMAT exam will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 25, 2026 at test centres across about 110 cities in India. CMAT 2026 exam centres will be allotted by NTA to candidates in the city of first preference as mentioned in their CMAT 2026 application form. CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip with confirmed exam city and centre will be released a week before the exam date. Download CMAT Mock Tests, CMAT Previous Year Question Papers, CMAT Preparation Guide.