CMAT Notification Released

CMAT Notification Released

Introduction

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a National-Level Entrance Examination for admission to management programs in the country. This test facilitates AICTE-affiliated/participating institutions in selecting suitable graduate candidates for admission to management courses in such institutions. Until 2018, the Test was conducted by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA has been conducting this Test since 2019.

Important Dates

  • Last date to apply - 17 Nov 2025
  • Exam Date - Yet to be announced

Application Form Cost

Category Details
General (UR) Male - ₹ 2500/-
Female - ₹ 1250/-
General-EWS / SC / ST / PwD / OBC (NCL) Male - ₹ 1250/-
Female - ₹ 1250/-
Third Gender ₹ 1250/-

Test Pattern

Section No. of Questions Max Marks
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation 20 80
Logical Reasoning 20 80
Language Comprehension 20 80
General Awareness 20 80
Innovation & Entrepreneurship 20 80
Total 100 400

There is negative marking for wrong answers. For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded. For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

  • Duration of the exam will be 180 minutes.

Eligibility Criteria

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 2026-27, can also apply for CMAT-2026. The candidate must be a citizen of India. There is no age restriction for appearing in CMAT-2026.

To register for the CMAT entrance exam please visit https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/