CMAT
Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for MBA and PGDM programmes in AICTE-approved institutions.
Quick Facts
Exam Date
25th January 2026 (Expected)Exam Mode
Online (Computer-Based)Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)Exam Level
NationalApplication Deadline
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About CMAT
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination that serves as a gateway to prestigious management programmes across India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), CMAT is designed to assess the aptitude and skills of candidates aspiring to pursue MBA and PGDM courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
CMAT has emerged as one of the most popular management entrance examinations in India, with over 1,000 business schools accepting its scores for admissions. The examination evaluates candidates across multiple dimensions, including quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, general awareness, and innovation and entrepreneurship. With its widespread acceptance and standardised testing format, CMAT provides aspiring management students with excellent opportunities to gain admission to top-tier institutions.
Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| exam full name | Common Management Admission Test |
| conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| official website | cmat.nta.nic.in |
| frequency of conduct | Once a year |
| exam date | 25th January 2026 (Expected) |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Correction Window | November 20 to November 21, 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip | December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Third week of January 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 25, 2026 (Expected) |
| Provisional Answer Key | Early February 2026 |
List of Courses
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
- MBA in Finance
- MBA in Marketing
- MBA in Human Resource Management
Participating Institutes
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
- Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai
- Pune University (PUMBA), Pune
- Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras
- Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee
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