The CMAT 2026 exam date has been officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates can check the confirmed exam schedule, registration status, exam pattern, and key instructions for the upcoming Common Management Admission Test here.
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes offered by AICTE-approved institutions across India. CMAT scores are accepted by hundreds of management colleges and universities.
Exam date officially announced
Exam authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
CMAT will be conducted on a single day in multiple shifts, if required
Registration Start Date: January 2026
Last Date to Apply: February 2026
Admit Card Release: March 2026
CMAT 2026 Exam Date: March 2026
Result Declaration: April 2026
Exact dates will be confirmed on the official CMAT portal.
Duration: 180 minutes
Total Questions: 100 MCQs
Sections:
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Language Comprehension
General Awareness
Marking Scheme:
+4 for correct answer
−1 for incorrect answer
CMAT scores are accepted by:
AICTE-approved MBA colleges
Government & private management institutes
Universities offering MBA/PGDM programmes
Confirms the official exam timeline
Helps candidates plan final-stage preparation
Avoids confusion related to exam schedule
Essential for applicants targeting MBA 2026 admissions
Candidates should complete registration well before the deadline and keep checking official notifications issued by NTA to stay updated on admit card release and exam guidelines.
🔗 Source: dnaindia.com