CMAT 2027 Registration: Will Begin Soon, Check Expected Dates, Application Process and Fee

CMAT 2027 Registration: Candidates preparing for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2027 should note that the registration process is expected to begin in October 2026. As per the latest update, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to open the CMAT 2027 application window in the third week of October.

The official CMAT 2027 notification and detailed examination schedule are yet to be released by NTA. Therefore, candidates should treat the dates mentioned below as tentative and wait for the official announcement before making any final plans.

CMAT 2027 Exam Date

The CMAT 2027 exam date has not been officially announced yet. Based on the expected examination cycle, NTA may conduct the test in the last week of January 2027.

CMAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted by NTA for admission to management programmes. The CMAT score is accepted by AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges.

For reference, NTA conducted CMAT 2026 on January 25, 2026, in computer-based test mode. A total of 53,453 candidates registered for the examination, while 41,872 candidates appeared.

CMAT 2027 Application Process

1. Visit the official CMAT-NTA website
2. Click on the registration or login link
3. Enter details such as name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number
4. Complete OTP verification
5. Note the application number generated after registration
6. Log in using the application number and password
7. Enter academic and personal details
8. Select preferred examination cities
9. Upload the required photograph, signature and identity document
10. Review all details carefully
11. Pay the application fee online
12. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page

CMAT 2027 Application Fee

The application fee for CMAT 2027 will be confirmed by NTA along with the official notification. Based on the fee structure reported for the upcoming cycle, candidates can expect the following fee structure:

NOTE: The fee should be treated as indicative until NTA releases the CMAT 2027 notification.

CMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates planning to appear for CMAT 2027 should check the eligibility requirements before applying. Based on the latest CMAT eligibility criteria, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution.

Students appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree may also be eligible, subject to the condition that their result is declared before the commencement of admission for the relevant academic year. There is also no upper age limit for appearing in CMAT.

The detailed eligibility criteria for CMAT 2027 will be confirmed once NTA releases the official information bulletin.

CMAT 2027 Exam Pattern

CMAT is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The examination assesses candidates across areas including:

• Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning
• Language Comprehension
• General Awareness
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The latest update indicates that CMAT 2027 may comprise 100 questions, with the examination potentially being conducted in two sessions on a single day. The final pattern will be confirmed by NTA in the official notification.

What Should CMAT 2027 Aspirants Do Now?

Candidates do not need to wait for the registration window to begin before starting their preparation. With the CMAT 2027 exam tentatively expected in January, aspirants have limited time to cover the syllabus, practise previous-year questions and take mock tests.