The CMAT 2027 notification has been officially released by NTA on October 13, 2026, opening the application cycle for the Common Management Admission Test 2027.
NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts CMAT every year as a national-level entrance exam for admissions to MBA, PGDM, and other management programmes across India. With the notification now live, students who plan to pursue a management degree in 2027 must register before the deadline. All steps — from registration to admit card download — are completed on the official portal exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
- CMAT 2027 notification officially released on October 13, 2026.
- Registration window is expected to open in November 2026 based on previous-year trends.
- CMAT 2027 exam is expected to be held in May 2027 in computer-based mode.
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Application fee: INR 2,000 for General/EWS/OBC; INR 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD and Transgender students.
- CMAT 2027 is a 400-mark exam with 100 questions across five sections.
| Direct Link to CMAT 2027 Official Notification (OUT) | Click Here |
CMAT 2027 Important Dates
The schedule below covers all key events in the CMAT 2027 cycle. Dates marked as expected are based on previous-year trends and will be confirmed by NTA on the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | October 13, 2026 (Official) |
| Registration Start | November 2026 (Expected) |
| Registration End | December 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Correction Window | January 2027 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Release | April 2027 (Expected) |
| CMAT 2027 Exam Date | May 2027 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | June 2027 (Expected) |
CMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Confirm you meet all the eligibility conditions before you begin your application. Students who do not satisfy these requirements will be rejected during verification.
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (minimum 3-year degree) from a UGC-recognised university |
| Minimum Marks — General/EWS/OBC | 50% aggregate in graduation |
| Minimum Marks — SC/ST/PwD | 45% aggregate in graduation |
| Final Year Students | Students appearing in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply |
| Age Limit | No age bar prescribed by NTA |
| Number of Attempts | No restriction on attempts |
How to Apply for CMAT 2027
The CMAT 2027 application process is fully online. Complete all steps in one session if possible — partial saves may not carry over if your session expires.
- Visit the official portal at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT and click on "New Registration."
- Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID to generate your login credentials.
- Log in using the system-generated application number and password.
- Fill in the application form with your personal details, academic records, category, and preferred exam city.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature in the format and size specified by NTA.
- Pay the application fee online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page — you will need it for future reference.
Your login credentials will also be used to download the CMAT 2027 admit card and check your result. Keep them in a safe place.
CMAT 2027 Application Fee
The fee is category-based and is paid online only. NTA does not accept offline payments or demand drafts. The fee is non-refundable once submitted, so double-check your category before paying.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | INR 2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | INR 1,000 |
| Transgender | INR 1,000 |
CMAT 2027 Exam Pattern
CMAT 2027 will be conducted in computer-based mode. Knowing the structure now helps you allocate preparation time across sections before registration even closes.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Wrong Answer | -1 mark |
| Medium | English only |
The exam has five sections, each carrying equal weightage:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
CMAT 2027 Notification FAQs
Ques. When was the CMAT 2027 notification released?
Ans. The CMAT 2027 notification was officially released on October 13, 2026 by NTA on the portal exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for CMAT 2027?
Ans. Any student who holds a graduation degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university is eligible. Final year students can also apply.
Ques. What is the application fee for CMAT 2027?
Ans. The application fee is INR 2,000 for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL students. SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender students pay INR 1,000. The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
Ques. When is the CMAT 2027 exam expected to be conducted?
Ans. Based on previous-year trends, CMAT 2027 is expected to be held in May 2027. NTA will confirm the exact date on the official portal once registration closes.
Ques. What is the total marks and number of questions in CMAT 2027?
Ans. CMAT 2027 has 100 questions for a total of 400 marks, spread equally across five sections. Each correct answer earns +4 marks and each wrong answer carries a penalty of -1 mark.
Ques. Where do I apply for CMAT 2027?
Ans. You must apply only on the official NTA portal at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. No other portal or offline mode is valid for CMAT 2027 registration.
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