Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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CMAT: Common Management Admission Test

Comprehensive student gateway for MBA / PGDM in 1,000+ AICTE Approved Management Institutes admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
MBA / PGDM in 1,000+ AICTE Approved Management Institutes Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 400 Frequency: Once a Year (May) Fee: ?2,000 (Male) / ?1,000 (Female/Reserved)
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CMAT 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Common Management Admission Test
Conducting Authority National Testing Agency (NTA)
Category & Stream Management
Admissions & Course Types MBA / PGDM in 1,000+ AICTE Approved Management Institutes
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 400 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May)
Application Fee ?2,000 (Male) / ?1,000 (Female/Reserved)
Official Web Portal https://cmat.nta.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria for CMAT 2026

Bachelor degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category).

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 MCQs (20 each): Quantitative Techniques & DI, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for wrong answer.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Quantitative Math, Puzzles, English Reading, Current Affairs, Business Startups, Funding, Enterprise Models.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is CMAT and who conducts it?
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA / PGDM in 1,000+ AICTE Approved Management Institutes programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in CMAT 2026?
Bachelor degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category).
What is the mode and duration of the CMAT examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 400 marks.
What is the official website for CMAT 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://cmat.nta.nic.in.

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