CMAT Exam 2026: Complete Guide, Syllabus, Dates, Registration and Preparation Tips

The CMAT Exam  2026 is expected to be held on 24, January 2026. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It opens the door to over 1,300 AICTE-approved B-schools across India. In this complete CMAT 2026 guide, we cover everything from eligibility to preparation tips to help you stay ahead.

What is CMAT?

The Common Management Admission Test i.e, CMAT, is a computer-based entrance test conducted for admission to management programs. It evaluates a candidate's abilities in various areas such as Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness.

CMAT Exam 2026 Highlights

CMAT 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

CMAT Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:- Candidate must have done a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.

• Final Year Students:- Those who are in their last year of graduation can apply.

• Age Limit:- No upper age limit as per NTA

CMAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Marking Scheme:

• +4 for correct answer
• -1 for wrong answer

CMAT Syllabus 2026

Here’s a quick overview of what to study in each section:

CMAT 2026 Registration Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1) Visit the official website i.e, cmat.nta.nic.in

2) Register with basic details and create a login.

3) Fill out the application form.

4) Upload scanned images of photo and signature.

5) Pay the application fee.

6) Download the confirmation page.

Application Fee :

Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores

Note: Seats may vary slightly each year. Please check respective college websites for the most accurate seat allocation.

CMAT 2026 Preparation Tips

1) Be familiar with the syllabus, which is available on the official website, and the exam pattern

2) Realistic schedule and maintain consistency.

3) Refer to at least 10 years of past question papers and some sample tests.

4) Focus on weak areas by practicing mock tests regularly.

5) Read newspapers and magazines that are related to business so that you can update yourself with current affairs.

6) Refer to standard books subject-wise.

Conclusion

CMAT 2026 may open the door for the B-school that you are dreaming of, and you can also avoid the high competition of the CAT. Prepared with an appropriate strategy and time, you can crack CMAT and get admission in the top management institutes of India. Remain consistent, learn more, and update yourself with official information.

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