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CMAT Exam Date and Time 2026: To be announced by NTA soon, Registrations Open; Check Session wise timings

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Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the registration for CMAT 2026 and the last date is November 17, 2025. NTA has not announced CMAT 2026 exam date yet. However, based on previous year trends, the expected CMAT exam date is in early January, 2026. Last year, CMAT exam date 2025 was January 25, 2025. CMAT exam will be held in two sessions (session 1 and 2) on the exam day. Read this article to know expected CMAT 2026 dates, tentative session wise timings, exam day guide and dos and don’ts. 

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CMAT Registration 2026: Important Dates

CMAT exam 2026 registration dates are from October 17, 2026 to November 17, 2025. NTA has not announced CMAT 2026 exam date yet. However, based on previous year trends, the expected CMAT exam date is in early January, 2026. Last year, CMAT exam date 2025 was January 25, 2025. Check CMAT exam date 2026 in the table below.

CMAT 2026: Important Dates

EventImportant Dates
CMAT 2026 Notification Release DateOctober 17, 2026
CMAT 2026 Registration Start DateOctober 17, 2026
CMAT 2026 Registration Last DateNovember 17, 2026
CMAT 2026 Registration Fees Payment Last DateNovember 18, 2026
CMAT Application Form Correction Window Start DateNovember 20, 2025 
CMAT Application Form Correction Window Last DateNovember 21, 2025
 
CMAT 2026 Admit Card ReleaseTo be announced 
CMAT 2026 Exam Date (expected)To be announced 
CMAT 2026 Answer Key Release DateTo be announced 
CMAT 2026 Answer Key Objection Form Challenge Last Date To be announced 
CMAT 2026 Result Date To be announced

CMAT Exam Dates for Previous Years

CMAT exam dates have been changing in previous years. While in past CMAT exam was held in May, last year the exam was held in January. Check CMAT 2025 date, CMAT 2024 date, CMAT 2023 date and CMAT 2022 date in the table below.  

YearDate 
CMAT 2025January 25, 2025
CMAT 2024May 15, 2024 
CMAT 2023May 4, 2023 
CMAT 2022April 9, 2022

CMAT Exam Date and Time 2026: Overview

CMAT exam 2026 will be held in two sessions in the exam day. CMAT 2026 exam date and timing (expected) is given below:

CMAT Exam Timing 2026
CMAT 2026 Exam Date
CMAT 2026 Exam Time
Reporting Time
Gate Closure Time
CMAT 2026 Slot-1
January, 2025
9 AM to 12 Noon
7.00 AM
8.45 AM
CMAT 2026 Slot 2
January, 2025
3 PM to 6 PM
1.00 PM
2.45 PM

CMAT 2026 Slot 1 Date & Timing

Complete details about the CMAT Exam Slot 1 timing, reporting time and exam timing for entry to the exam centre are given below. No candidate is permitted to enter the CMAT test centre after the close of entry at CMAT exam centre.

CMAT Exam Date & Time for Slot 1: Morning Session Category wise

  • CMAT Exam Date Slot 1: January , 2026
  • CMAT Exam Time Slot 1 (Gen/OBC/SC/ST Candidates): 9 AM to 12 Noon
  • CMAT Exam Time Slot 1 (PwD candidates): 9 AM to 12.40 PM (extra 40 minutes allotted for PWD Candidates)
  • CMAT Exam Reporting Time Slot 1: 7.30 AM
  • CMAT Exam Entry Closing Time Slot 1: 8.45 AM 

CMAT 2026 Slot 2 Date & Timing

Complete details about the CMAT Exam Slot 2 timing, reporting time and exam timing for entry to the exam centre are given below. No candidate is permitted to enter the CMAT test centre after the close of entry at CMAT exam centre.

CMAT 2025 Exam Date & Time for Slot 2: Evening Session

  • CMAT Exam Date Slot 2: January , 2026
  • CMAT Exam Time Slot-2 (Gen/OBC/SC/ST Candidates): 3 PM to 6 PM
  • CMAT Exam Time Slot-2 (PwD candidates): 3 PM to 6.40 PM
  • CAT Exam Reporting Time Slot-2: 1 PM
  • CMAT Exam Entry Closing Time Slot-2: 2.45 PM

CMAT Exam Date & Time 2026: Important Notes

  • Please arrive at the CMAT Test Centre on time
  • A day before your CMAT exam date, visit the Test Venue to ascertain about the distance and transport system between your place of stay and the test venue.
  • Add some more time to the total time taken in reaching the CMAT exam centre.
  • No candidate will be allowed to leave the testing room before the completion of CMAT exam
  • No Break during the exam time will be allowed. The candidate must use the rest room before exam commencement 

How to Get Ready for CMAT Exam Date?

Remember the following to gather and complete before the CMAT Exam Date:

  • Check if you have taken Print of your CMAT Admit card on an A4 size paper.
  • Check if you have pasted your photograph on CMAT admit card. If not, paste the identical photograph as uploaded at the time of completing the CMAT Registration Form at the indicated place.
  • Please note that CMAT Admit Card is valid only if the candidate's photograph and signature images are legibly printed.
  • Keep the CMAT Admit Card ready to carry on CMAT exam date with you. CMAT Admit card is to be produced for verification at the time of the test.
  • Keep ready at least one original (not photocopied or scanned) valid (not expired) photo identification card. This ID is needed to be produced for verification at the CMAT Exam centre on the CMAT exam date.
  • Valid and acceptable Photo IDs are: Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card, Identification Affidavit etc. The candidate's photograph and signature should be legibly printed and visible on the photo ID card and should match the name on Admit Card. The Photo ID card should not be damaged or smudged.
  • Locate your CMAT test centre and its accessibility a day before the test so that you can reach the test centre on time on the CMAT exam date.  

CMAT Exam Day Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

  • Arrive at the CMAT exam centre on the CAT exam date 2 hours before the commencement of the CMAT exam
  • Carry Admit Card & Photo ID Card inside the CMAT test hall
  • Carry transparent water Bottle, 2 simple pens and the test related documents (Admit Card, ID Card etc.). No other items will be permitted inside the test centre
  • Candidates must follow the guidelines starting from point of entry in the test venue till his/her exit from the test venue.
  • Allow PwD candidates to get into test centre first as they will get priority entry

Don’ts

  • Do not carry Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationary items, papers, wallets, goggles or similar such things as they are not allowed inside the test hall on CMAT exam date.
  • Do not wear any jewellery or other items containing metal, you may be asked to remove them.
  • Don’t carry valuables on CMAT exam date to CMAT exam centre. There is no facility for safekeeping of your personal belongings outside the test hall and CMAT Centre is not responsible for its loss.
  • Don’t ask your friends and relatives to accompany you as they will not be allowed inside the test centre. 

In conclusion, CMAT Exam Date and Time 2026 will be announced by National Testing Agency very soon. Based on previous year exam, tentative dates and timings are given in above article. CMAT exam will be held in two slots – morning slot 1 and afternoon slot 2. Details will be released by NTA soon. Meanwhile, read important articles on CMAT Exam 2026 Overview & Highlights, CMAT syllabus 2026, CMAT pattern 2026, CMAT preparation and free CMAT mock tests 2026.

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