CMAT Registration 2026 - Dates, Application Form, Fees, Steps to Apply

CMAT 2026 registration process is expected to start in November 2025. The exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to more than 1300 MBA colleges in India. Candidates with graduation are considered eligible to register for CMAT 2026. The CMAT 2026 application form will be made available on the CMAT-NTA official website. The application fee for the CMAT exam is INR 2,500 for male General category candidates and INR 1,250 for female and reserved category candidates. Detailed information about the registration and application process for CMAT 2026 is given below.

CMAT 2026 exam is expected to be conducted on January 24, 2026. The NTA, the organization responsible for conducting the exam, will release the exam date and registration timeline in November 2025. Candidates can access the CMAT 2026 application form on the CMAT-NTA website and will need to create a login ID to fill out the form. CMAT stands for Common Management Admission Test and it is an MBA entrance exam conducted annually at various test centers throughout India in a computer-based format. The CMAT 2025 exam took place on January 25, 2025, and the results were published on February 13, 2025. 

CMAT 2026 Registration Highlights

CMAT Registration 2026 Dates

Based on previous year trends, CMAT exam will be held on January 24, 2026. CMAT Registration is expected to start on November 14, 2025. Check complete details below. Candidates must note that the dates mentioned below are tentative and the exact dates will be released through an official notification on the official website. 

CMAT 2026 Registration

CMAT registration process can be carried out only on the official CMAT website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/. Interested candidates willing to register themselves for the CMAT 2026 exam must fill out the CMAT application form by following the steps mentioned below:

Keep in mind that the CMAT registration will only be considered complete only after you have completed the payment of CMAT exam fees, submitted your application form, and received a confirmation message from the National Testing Agency. After your CMAT application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation message. You will have the option to download and print your application only after receiving this message.

How to Register for CMAT 2026 Exam?

Step 1 - Online Registration

To start your CMAT application process, first of all, candidates must register online. Proceed with these steps to finalize your online registration.

• Visit the official CMAT website at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/. On this webpage, navigate to and click on the 'Click Here to Register/Login' button to open the CMAT exam registration page. You will be directed to a new webpage (cmat.ntaonline.in/) to start your CMAT registration process.

• On the cmat.ntaonline.in/ page, click on the link 'New Candidates Register Here'. This will lead you to a new page (cmat.ntaonline.in/registration/index).

• On the cmat.ntaonline.in/registration/index page, go through the given instructions and download the 'CMAT Information Bulletin'. Next, tick the box at the bottom of the page and click the 'click here to proceed' button. This will lead you to a new page (cmat.ntaonline.in/registration/login-identification).

• On the cmat.ntaonline.in/registration/login-identification page, choose the document (Aadhar Number/ Digilocker Account/ Indian Passport and other options) you wish to utilize for authentication. You will have to link with Aadhar for your convenience, as in case you utilize non-Aadhaar options, you'll have to report one hour prior to the Exam Centre in order to conduct the authentication. You will be directed to a new page (cmat.ntaonline.in/registration/create).

On the page cmat.ntaonline.in/registration/create, fill in your basic details and note down the system-generated Application No. The following details will be needed:

• Candidate’s Name/ Mother’s Name/ Father’s Name 

• Date of Birth 

• Mobile Number and e-mail Address

Step 2 - Fill the Online Application Form

After you have successfully registered yourself, you need to login into your account from cmat.ntaonline.in/site/login page by submitting following details (same as provided in step 1 above):

• Application No./Email

• Password

• Security PIN 

Below are the steps to fill out the CMAT application form:

• Re-enter your CMAT application number and password to log in once more.  

• Fill out the academic details in the CMAT application.  

• Provide additional personal information and choose your preferred test cities.  

• Review the information you've entered in the form before submitting the application form.

• Finally, click on ‘submit’ to save your CMAT 2026 application form.

Step 3 - Upload Required Documents

Once candidates have completed the CMAT application form for 2026, they will need to upload a passport-sized photograph, their signature, and a PwD certificate if it applies to them. The specifications are provided below:

Step 4 - Payment of CMAT Registration Fees

After filling out the CMAT application form, proceed to pay the CMAT Registration & Application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or e-Challan. The CMAT Registration Fee for 2026 includes the CMAT Application Fee as well as the CMAT Exam Fee. Once the payment is processed, you would receive a confirmation on the CMAT website and in your email inbox.

Once you have successfully paid the CMAT registration and exam fee, you can download and print the Confirmation Page. With these steps, your CMAT registration is complete!

Important Points to Note:

• The Online Application Form will be treated as incomplete if Step 2 and Step 3 are not completed, and such Application Forms will be rejected.

• No refund requests of paid fees by the candidate will be entertained.

• The whole application process for CMAT exam registration 2026 is done only online. Hence, the candidates are not required to post or submit any of the documents, including the Confirmation Page, to NTA through Post, Fax, Hand, or Email.

• All the candidates who fill up the online application and remit the Examination fee on or before the due date will be eligible for appearing for the CMAT examination, and their Admit Cards will be available on the website as per the schedule.

CMAT Application Fee 2026

Step 5 - Select a Test City for CMAT 2026

While applying for the CMAT 2026, candidates are required to select test cities through which their exam center will be allotted. Candidates can select a maximum of 4 cities out of 124. It should be noted by the candidates that once test city options are entered, they cannot be changed through the application form, hence should be entered carefully. 

The allotted exam center and city will be indicated in the CMAT admit card. The test city allotted to candidates will be final, and no requests for changes will be entertained. Once the CMAT application fee payment has been made, the candidates must download the fee acknowledgement page and retain it as a proof of their successful submission.

Documents Required for CMAT Registration 2026

Below mentioned are the important documents that candidates must keep while filling the CMAT application form correctly. 

• Class 10 marksheet

• Class 12 marksheet

• Graduation marksheet

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• PWD/DA certificate (if applicable)

• Signature of the candidate on a white paper

• Recent passport size photo preferable against white background

• Debit/credit card or net banking payment details

CMAT Photograph and Signature Guideline

Please refer to the guidelines as well as specifications required while filling up the application form of CMAT exam:

CMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements for the CMAT exam are as follows:

• Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any field.

• Those who are in their final year of Bachelor’s Degree and expect their results to be announced before the start of admissions for the academic year 2026-27 are also eligible to apply for the CMAT exam.

• Candidates must be citizens of India.

• There is no age limit to take the CMAT exam.

CMAT Registration Mistakes to Avoid

Follow the instructions mentioned below in order to avoid any mistakes while registering for CMAT exam 2026:

• Detailed Review: Double-check that all details on every page (personal, date of birth, contact details) are accurate before final submission. Use the 'Edit Registration Form' feature to correct any errors.

• Flexibility in Finishing: You can either complete the whole registration and application all at once or in various sessions. Spare yourself a break to read everything carefully before clicking on the submit button.

• Accept the Declaration: You must agree that your information is correct by clicking on 'I Agree' before you can finally submit.

• Fee Payment Confirmation is Mandatory: Your application will be considered complete only after your application fee has been received. Check for a confirmation message from NTA.

CMAT Application Form Correction

CMAT 2026 correction window opens after the successful completion of CMAT registration process. Candidates must note that they can edit their CMAT application forms once the application correction window is made live. They will have to log into their account on the official website of CMAT. The form correction process is a one time activity. Hence, the candidates must edit their forms carefully.

Please follow the steps mentioned below to correct the details in application form:

• Visit the official website of CMAT NTA - https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/.

• Navigate to and click on the ‘Form Correction for CMAT 2026’ tab.

• Enter your application number and password to log in.

• Navigate to and click on the ‘Edit application form’ link.

• Upload new documents or make the edits required.

• Click on ‘Submit’ to confirm the changes made.