CMAT 2026 Notification Released, Registration Open; Check Eligibility, Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for CMAT 2026 on October 17, 2025. The CMAT 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for admission to AICTE-approved MBA and PGDM programs across India. The online registration process has started and will continue till November 17, 2025 (11:50 PM). 
CMAT is one of India’s leading management entrance exams accepted by 1,000+ B-schools, including JBIMS, K J Somaiya, BIMTECH, Great Lakes, and Welingkar.

Key Takeaways from official CMAT notification 2026 are:

• CMAT 2026 Registration is open from October 17 to November 17, 2025.
• The exam will be conducted in CBT mode in early 2026.
• Candidates should carefully read the Information Bulletin before applying.
• Only one application per candidate is allowed.

As per the NTA CMAT 2026 notification, the exam dates will be announced later on the official website. The complete schedule of important events is given below:

CMAT 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The test will evaluate candidates on five key sections:

• Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning
• Language Comprehension
• General Awareness
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The total duration of the test will be 180 minutes (3 hours).
Read more about CMAT Exam Pattern 2026. 

According to the CMAT 2026 notification, the CMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria are:

• The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline.
• Final-year students of Bachelor’s degree programs can also apply.
• There is no age limit to appear in the CMAT 2026 exam.

Read more about CMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria.

Candidates can apply for CMAT 2026 only through online mode at CMAT official website https://cmat.nta.nic.in.
Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official NTA CMAT website.
2. Click on ‘Apply for CMAT 2026’.
3. Register using your email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with academic and personal details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online before November 18, 2025.

Only one application form should be submitted per candidate. Multiple applications will be rejected.
Read more about CMAT 2026 Registration Process.

For queries or technical assistance, candidates can contact NTA:

• Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
• Email: [email protected]
• Official Websites: https://cmat.nta.nic.in, https://nta.ac.in

In summary, National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CMAT 2026 Notification on CMAT official site. As per the CMAT notification, CMAT registration 2026 is open and last date to register is November 17, 2025.