CMAT Exam Date 2026: Registration Till December, Exam in January

  1. About
  2. Date & Timings
  3. Eligibility
  4. Syllabus
  5. Preparation
  6. Registration
  7. Previous Year Papers
  8. CMAT Result 2025
  9. CMAT Answer Key
  10. CMAT Admit Card


It is expected that similar to the last year exam will be conducted in two shifts 09:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 02:30 P.M. to 05:30 PM respectively. Although NTA will release the details about Exam Timings soon. Within 7-10 days of the exam, we can expect the announcement of the CMAT 2026 Result. CMAT Exam is accepted by more than 1350 Top MBA colleges in India. Last year the CMAT exam was conducted on 25th January and this year exam will held on January 2026.


Important Dates for CMAT 2024 EXAM

CMAT Exam 2026 ActivityDates
Notification OutComing soon!
Registration OpenNovember, 2025
Last Date to ApplyDecember, 2025
Last Date of Fee PaymentDecember, 2025
Correction Window OpenFirst week of December, 2025
Admit Card ReleaseJanuary 2026
Last Date to Download Admit CardFirst week of January 2026
Exam DateLast week of January 2026
CMAT Answer Key ReleaseFirst Week of Feb. 2026
Answer Key ChallengeFirst Week of Feb. 2026
Result DeclarationSecond Week of Feb. 2026



As CMAT registration dates are closed the candidates are left less than a half months for their exam preparation. It's the final stage and aspirants have to put their best foot forward to score big in the marks. Try to solve CMAT previous year's papers and mock tests so that you can improve your speed. Solving more papers allows you to manage your time in the exam. This kind of practice will strengthen your weak areas, and you will also be able to improve your rank. Before starting preparation kindly check the CMAT exam syllabus. A good rank in CMAT 2026 Exam enables the opportunities for the candidates to have admission in some of the top MBA/PGDM colleges of India.