Suparna Podder
Content Writer | Updated on - Nov 25, 2025

CMAT 2026 exam notification was released on October 17, 2025, and the registration process is closed. NTA is expected to conduct CMAT 2026 exam in the third week of January 2026. The exact date is to be announced soon.

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NTA has closed CMAT 2026 registration process, and the fee payment window will conclude today at 11:50 PM. The application process began on October 17, 2025, with an initial deadline of November 17, 2025. Later, NTA gave an extra week to submit CMAT 2026 application form. If you have not paid the fee yet, you should complete the process at cmat.nta.nic.in before deadline.

 

Direct Link: CMAT 2026 Fee Payment (Open)

 

CMAT 2026 form correction window will open on November 26, 2025. You can edit your details and fix errors until November 28, 2025. During this time, you can update certain fields in your CMAT application form. You must check every detail carefully and ensure all information is correct before final submission. 

What are CMAT 2026 Important Dates?

Check following table to know CMAT 2026 dates:

CMAT 2026 Important Dates
EventsDates
Registration last dateNovember 24, 2025 (Up to 11:50 PM)
Fee payment last dateNovember 25, 2025 (Up to 11:50 PM)
CMAT 2026 form correction windowNovember 26 to November 28, 2025

What is CMAT 2026 Registration Process?

CMAT 2026 application form is available online only on official NTA CMAT website. You can follow the steps below to complete your registration:

  • Step 1: Visit cmat.nta.nic.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the tab ‘Registration for CMAT 2026’ on the homepage.
  • Step 3: Select ‘New Registration’ to begin the application process.
  • Step 4: Enter personal details to create your CMAT registration ID and password.
  • Step 5: After successful registration, log in using the credentials to access the CMAT 2026 application form.
  • Step 6: Fill in your personal, academic, and contact information carefully.
  • Step 7: Choose your preferred test cities and upload a passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Step 8: Pay CMAT 2026 exam fee through the available online payment options and submit the form to complete the process.

What is CMAT 2026 Application Fee?

CMAT 2026 application fee must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. The fee amount varies according to your category.

Check following category-wise CMAT 2026 fee details in the table below:

CMAT 2026 Application Fee
CategoryApplication Fee
General (Male) CategoryINR 2,500
Reserved CategoryINR 1,250
Female CandidatesINR 1,250
Transgender CandidatesINR 1,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: To apply for CMAT 2026 you must meet these following criteria:

  • You must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a UGC-recognized university.
  • Final-year bachelor’s degree students are also eligible to apply.
  • No minimum percentage is required in graduation to appear for CMAT 2026.
  • However, colleges accepting CMAT scores may require a minimum of 50% for general candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates.
  • The exam is open to candidates from any discipline.

Ans: To complete your CMAT 2026 application, keep these following documents ready:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Graduation marksheet
  • Category certificate (If applicable)
  • PWD/DA certificate (If applicable)
  • Scanned signature
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Debit/credit card or net banking details for fee payment

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