CMAT registration 2026: NTA issues advisory for applicants, registration process underway at cmat.nta.nic.in
The registration process for Common Management Admission Test or CMAT 2026 is currently underway. The conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA), has issued an official advisory for candidates who wish to register for the test. As per the issued notice, only candidates who complete registration, pay the prescribed fee, and download the confirmation page will be considered successfully registered.The online portal will close on 17 November 2025, while the deadline for fee payment is 18 November 2025. Candidates must ensure all personal and academic details are entered correctly, as corrections may not be allowed after submission. The advisory provides step‑by‑step instructions, eligibility criteria, and deadlines.
CMAT 2026 registration deadline and fee payment
The NTA has clearly set the registration deadline for 17 November 2025, 23:50 hrs, and the fee payment deadline for 18 November 2025, 23:50 hrs. Only candidates whose fees are successfully processed will have their applications considered complete.
- Applications submitted without payment will be rejected.
- Candidates are advised to pay well before the deadline to avoid last‑minute technical issues.
- Payment can be made through online banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI as mentioned on the official portal.
Meeting these deadlines is mandatory; failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification from the registration process.Check the official NTA advisory notice here.
CMAT eligibility and exam details
CMAT 2026 is a national-level entrance test for admission to management programmes in India.
- Eligibility: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or be in the final year of their degree program, with results declared before the start of admission.
- Exam mode: The test is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Syllabus: Sections include Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
The NTA is responsible for registration, conduct of the test, and results, while counselling and admissions are handled by respective institutions.
Registration process for CMAT 2026
Candidates must follow the steps provided by NTA to complete the registration:
- Visit the official portal, https://cmat.nta.nic.in and click on the registration link.
- Create a user ID and fill in basic personal and academic details.
- Complete all sections of the application form carefully, entering accurate information.
- Pay the application fee. Only successful payment ensures application validation.
- Download and retain a copy of the confirmation page; this serves as proof of submission.
The process is strictly online, and the NTA has emphasised that incomplete forms or unpaid fees will not be accepted.
