CMAT 2021 Registration to close on 1st March at cmat.nta.nic.in, Direct Link Available
CMAT 2021 registration window re-opens for the candidates. Find out how to register, application fees and important registration guidelines for CMAT 2021 here.

CMAT 2021 Registration Updates: National Testing Agency (NTA) i.e. the official exam conducting body of Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) has re-started the registration for the exam. The CMAT registration window opened from 10th February and shall continue till 1st March 2021.
Earlier, NTA (official exam conducting body) opened the image correction window for the aspirants who applied for the CMAT 2021 exam till 30th January 2021. Interested and eligible applicants can apply for CMAT 2021 exam till 1st March 2021. Candidates who wish to makes changes in the CMAT application form can visit the official website, cmat.nta.nic.in.
CMAT exam has also been postponed to a later date in the month of May 2021, the date is yet to be announced. Earlier the exam was scheduled for 22nd and 27th Feb 2021 at the designated test centers across India.
CMAT 2021: Image and Application correction window
NTA has opened the image correction window for the candidates getting registered for CMAT 2021 from 1st February 2021. Last year, post CMAT registration process, NTA floated a message that stated "There is no last date mentioned to correct the images in the form. Still, candidates must upload them before the last date of registration, 11:50 PM. It is expected that candidates will able to edit for a few more days. As there are many students who have not registered for the exam yet." Thus, candidates are advised to make necessary changes in the signature, photo identity and photograph being wrongly uploaded on the official website.
Candidates can follow this link for making required changes in the CMAT application form.
CMAT Application Correction Window – Direct Link
(Direct Link - Activated)
Post the CMAT exam registration, NTA provides an option for the Application correction to all the candidates who have applied for the CMAT exam. This option allows candidates to make requisite changes in the online application form that is already uploaded on the official CMAT website. Find out other relevant details about the CMAT registration process here:
CMAT 2021: Registration Dates and Events
Events |
Dates |
CMAT 2021 Registration commences |
23rd December 2020 |
CMAT 2021 Registration ends |
30th January 2021 |
CMAT application correction window opens |
10th February 2021 - 1st March 2021 |
Last date to pay application fee, upload photograph and signature |
To be Notified |
CMAT 2021 Exam |
To be Notified (May 2021) |
Also Read: CMAT 2021 Exam Pattern
CMAT 2021 is one of the most popular and sought after test that will now be conducted by NTA replacing AICTE that previously was responsible for conducting CMAT. The CMAT 2021 online application process also happens to be on the official website of NTA. In order to avoid problems or issues at the last moment, candidates applying for CMAT 2021 test through online process can refer to the guide provided below, in order to understand the process in detail and prepare accordingly.
Pre-requisites to fill CMAT 2021 Application Form online
The CMAT 2021 online registration process will commence from 23rd December 2021 and the forms for the same are to be filled online on the official website of NTA. However, before proceeding to the online application stage of CMAT exam, candidates must ensure that they have all the necessary information and pre-requisites covered before attempting to apply online for CMAT 2021. Below, we have listed key factors or elements that MBA aspirants must keep ready prior to applying for the CMAT exam.
- Computer with good internet connectivity
- Educational details that you need to enter in the CMAT online application form
- Scanned Passport size photograph – to be uploaded
- Scanned image of signature – to be uploaded
- Valid and active e-Mail ID – to receive e-Mail confirmation
- Valid and active Mobile Number – to receive SMS confirmation
- Active Debit / Credit Card – for payment of fees
- Printer – to print copy of CMAT 2021 application form
These are the key things that one must keep ready before beginning the CMAT 2021 online registration process.
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CMAT 2021 - Steps to apply Online
CMAT 2021 online application process consists of three stages i.e. online registration, payment of CMAT 2021 application fee and filling up of the CMAT online application form. Below, we shall discuss the key steps involved in all the three processes in detail:
Online Registration
The CMAT online registration process is the registration of an MBA aspirant on the official website as a new user.
- Visit the official website of NTA
- Click on Self-Registration
- Enter all the important details
- Verify all the details entered in the registration form
- Click on the Submit button to register yourself
P.S.: Candidates can also add their Aadhaar card details during the registration process.
Payment of CMAT 2021 - Application Fees
In the next step, candidate will have to pay the CMAT application fee. The CMAT application fee is to be paid online on the portal itself. Candidates can follow any of the below given modes in order to pay the CMAT application fee online.
- Through Credit / Debit Card
- Through Net-Baking facility
- Through Cash Payment at SBI Bank
P.S.: Candidates opting to pay CMAT fee in cash mode will have to print 3 copies of challan.
CMAT 2021 Application Fee
CMAT 2021 application fee is different for candidates belonging to different categories. In addition, NTA has also decided that the fee to be paid by the male and female aspirants also differs so that more female candidates apply for the MBA Entrance exam. This move of NTA has been taken with regards to the gender parity that the MBA institutes aim to achieve in the classrooms. The details of the amount of CMAT fee to be paid are given below:
Category |
Fee (in rupees) |
Fee (in rupees) |
Gender |
Males |
Females |
General |
2000 /- |
1000/- |
Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) |
1000/- |
1000/- |
SC / ST / Female Candidates |
1000/- |
1000/- |
Transgender |
1000/- |
Filling of online application form
The last step in the CMAT 2021 online registration process involves filling the actual CMAT exam application form with relevant information. Here, candidate would have to provide the following:
Personal Details: Name, Father’s name, Date of Birth, etc.
Academic Details: Class 10, Class 12 marks, Graduation degree and percentage
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CMAT 2021 Registration: Important Documents
Uploading of Images
As part of the CMAT application form, candidates will also have to upload a scanned copy of their passport size photograph and scanned copy of signature. The dimension and size details for the images are given the table below:
Image |
Size |
Dimension |
Format |
Scanned Passport Size Photograph |
≤ 60Kb |
140 x 160 |
JPEG |
Scanned Signature |
≤ 30Kb |
60 x 90 |
JPEG |
After filling all the important details in the form, candidates must cross-check and verify the information before the final submission of the CMAT application form. Post these candidates will have to sign a self-declaration form. For this, you will have to select the 'I Accept' button, after which you will see a Thank You message on the page.
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