The CMAT, or Common Management Admission Test, is scheduled for January 24, 2026, and is offered through a CBT format in over 124 cities across India. Last year, CMAT offered a moderate level of difficulty relative to the other entrance exams, and concerning over 70,000 test-takers. Considering some of the most prestigious B-Schools, such as JBIMS, GIM, and BIMTECH, accept the CMAT, it is a great gateway to pursuing a master’s in business administration. The examination tests a candidate’s skills in Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical and Language Reasoning, General Awareness, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In 2026, an estimated 70 thousand students will attempt the examination, which should come as no surprise with the CMAT's January 2026 date announcement. Here you will get a sneak peek of the CMAT Notification, Eligibility requirements, and other Tips so that you can get an early start.
CMAT is scheduled for January 24, 2026, and all its alerts and notifications will be available at the exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. The CMAT is the sole parameter for admission in the MBA programs of KJ Somaiya and Vesalius. We expect the CMAT 2026 will be the primary entrance test for some of the most sought-after business schools. Also all test-takers have until March of 2027 to make use of the CMAT scores, which come in handy with no investment in time as the test is conducted in late January. CMAT 2026 will be accepted in all AICTE-approved colleges and B-Schools. It comes as no surprise that the examination is basically designed with no restrictive goals of time for each section. In short, the versatile appeal of the CMAT is that students at all levels of economic aspirations can clear it.CMAT Eligibility Criteria
The CMAT Eligibility Criteria mandates a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The applicant’s degree must have passing marks without minimum percentage requirements. Students anticipating graduating by June 2026 are eligible. Applicants must be Indian citizens. There are no age limits including no restrictions on attempts. Verifiable criteria include graduation marks for some colleges such as JBIMS. The Eligibility tab gives information on requirements to ensure a smooth CMAT Exam registration to meet deadlines.
The notification for CMAT is hypothesized to be on November 7, 2025. CMAT Exam registration is set to be from November 7, 2025 to December 25, 2025. The CMAT Exam is expected to be conducted on January 24, 2026. Admit cards are set to be issued from January 17, 2026. Results are also said to be available by February 10, 2026. Utilize the Date tab to make your preparations more efficient.
As previously stated, the CMAT result 2026 is expected to be announced on February 10, 2026. The predicted CMAT cut-offs for top colleges JBIMS and GIM Goa are set to be 99.8 and 95+ respectively. These cut-offs are expected to be used for shortlisting candidates for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Insights on scorecards and the admissions process are available under the Result tab.
The CMAT Exam comprises 100 MCQs organized into five sections (20 questions each): Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. It is a 3-hour 100-mark CBT. Each section contributes equal marks. There is a time limit of 3 hours and CMAT 2026 will have a syllabus of 100 marks with sections covering arithmetic, puzzles, grammar, current affairs, and entrepreneurship. Explore the syllabus section for a detailed breakdown and tips on preparation.
Starting preparation 6-9 months in advance with a loose structure and consistent time will help you better allocate time towards each section. Recommended is a series of 30-40 mock exams on the SuperGrads and CrackU platforms, along with the suggested R.S. Aggarwal's series on fundamentals. Additionally, make sure you are following The Hindu for current affairs. Consistent time towards your mock exams along with strict time management paired with consistent revision, will help you excel. If you are looking for tailored guidance, reach out on our website and you will connect with our expert counselors.
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