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CMAT 2027 Exam Date, Registration & Important Dates: Complete Schedule

Oct 10
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Updated: 1 day ago


By Headache Tutorials, Indore — Expert Coaching for CAT, CMAT, IPMAT & CUET. The CMAT 2027 exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is your gateway to 1,000+ AICTE-approved MBA and PGDM colleges across India. If you're planning to appear, the first thing to lock down is the schedule — notification, registration, admit card and exam dates. Here's the complete expected timeline for CMAT 2027, plus the registration process step by step.

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CMAT 2027 Exam Date & Important Dates (Expected)

NTA has not yet released the official CMAT 2027 notification. Based on the pattern of previous years (CMAT is typically held in January–February), here is the expected schedule. We will update this page the moment NTA announces official dates.

Event

Expected Date

Official Notification

November 2026

Registration Window

November – December 2026

Correction Window

December 2026

Admit Card Release

January 2027

CMAT 2027 Exam Date

January – February 2027

Result Declaration

February 2027

CMAT 2027 Registration Process — Step by Step

CMAT registration is done online on the official NTA website. Follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Visit the official NTA CMAT website (exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT) and click “New Registration”.

  • Step 2: Fill in your basic details (name, date of birth, email, mobile) to generate your Application Number and password.

  • Step 3: Log in and complete the application form — academic details, choice of exam cities, and PGDM/MBA course preferences.

  • Step 4: Upload scanned photograph and signature in the specified format and size.

  • Step 5: Pay the application fee online (credit/debit card, net banking or UPI).

  • Step 6: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

CMAT 2027 Exam Pattern at a Glance

CMAT is a computer-based test of 3 hours with 5 sections, 100 questions in total:

Section

Questions

Marks

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

20

80

Logical Reasoning

20

80

Language Comprehension

20

80

General Awareness

20

80

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

20

80

Total

100

400

Marking: +4 for every correct answer, −1 for every wrong answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

CMAT 2027 Eligibility (Quick Check)

Any candidate who holds a Bachelor's degree (in any discipline) or is in the final year of graduation is eligible for CMAT 2027. There is no age limit and no minimum percentage requirement set by NTA — individual colleges may set their own cutoffs. Read the full CMAT 2027 eligibility guide here.

How to Prepare for CMAT 2027

With a clear schedule in hand, the next step is a structured preparation plan. See our complete CMAT 2027 preparation strategy for a 3-month week-by-week plan, and go through the full CMAT 2027 syllabus to know exactly what to study for each of the five sections.

Frequently Asked Questions — CMAT 2027

When will CMAT 2027 be conducted?

CMAT 2027 is expected to be held in January–February 2027, in line with previous years. NTA will confirm the exact date in the official notification, expected around November 2026.

Is there negative marking in CMAT 2027?

Yes. Each correct answer earns +4 marks and each wrong answer carries −1 mark. Unattempted questions are not penalised, so avoid blind guessing.

How many colleges accept CMAT 2027 scores?

Over 1,000 AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM institutes across India accept CMAT scores, including several top government and private B-schools.

Can final-year students apply for CMAT 2027?

Yes. Final-year graduation students are eligible to appear for CMAT 2027 and can take admission on completing their degree within the stipulated time.

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About the Author

Written by Jitesh Gupta, founder of Headache Tutorials, Indore. With 18+ years of coaching experience in IPMAT, CAT, CMAT and CUET, Jitesh has mentored students to AIR 1 in JIPMAT and admissions to IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak and other top B-schools. Headache Tutorials runs small-batch, IIM-alumni-led coaching from its centre near 56 Dukan, Indore.

 
 
 

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