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Quick Info About Exam
CMAT 2026 exam will be conducted most likely in the third week of January 2026. NTA, the exam conducting body, will announce the exam date and registration schedule in November 2025. CMAT is a popular MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. CMAT score is accepted by about 1,300 B-schools in India including Great Lakes Institute of Management, JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Mumbai, Welingkar Mumbai and PUMBA. There is no common counselling for CMAT. Qualifying candidates have to apply to score accepting colleges separately for admission. Candidates can also seek admission by participating in the MAH MBA CAP with their CMAT score.
Exam Highlights
exam date
Jan 1, 2026
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age criteria
No age limit
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No. of papers
1
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duration
180
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fee
INR 2500 General
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fill application form
Available Nov 2025
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Eligibility
Graduation required
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question type
Computer-based test
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exam date
Jan 1, 2026
1
age criteria
No age limit
2
results
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3
No. of papers
1
4
duration
180
5
fee
INR 2500 General
7
fill application form
Available Nov 2025
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Eligibility
Graduation required
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question type
Computer-based test
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Reservations
CMAT Reservation Policy: A Comprehensive Overview
While the CMAT exam itself doesn't have specific reservation criteria, the B-schools that accept CMAT scores do consider the reservation policies prescribed by the Government of India for admissions. Therefore, it's crucial for candidates to understand these policies and how they apply to individual institutions. To avail of reservation benefits, candidates must indicate their reservation status (caste/PWD category) in the CMAT application form.
1. Reservation Categories and Percentage of Seats
For colleges and institutions under the control of the Central Government of India, the following reservation percentages are generally
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Important Points
CMAT 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspirants
Important Points
Key Takeaways for Aspirants:
- Eligibility : A bachelor's degree is required from a recognized university. Final-year students are also eligible to apply. There are no age restrictions.
- Exam Schedule : Keep track of registration, admit card release, and exam dates.
- Registration : Registration is online only.
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