CMAT 2026 exam day preparation is incomplete without the knowledge of what to carry and what not to carry. Check here the check list for CMAT exam day.
CMAT 2026 will be held on January 25, so as you prepare for it. By preparing for the exam day, we don’t mean only doing the last minute revision or making the exam strategy. What we mean by CMAT 2026 exam day preparation is knowing the dos and don’ts of it. Knowing the documents to carry or not carry to the CMAT exam centre.
The most important things to carry on the day of CMAT 2026 exam are admit card and photo ID. You will not be allowed to enter the examination centre if you don’t present these two documents for verification.
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What to Carry on CMAT Exam Day
Documents
The following documents are mandatory. No candidate will be allowed entry to the CMAT examination hall without identification of the following. Candidates must carry original copies of the same.
- 2 copies of CMAT 2026 admit card with self declaration (undertaking) in A4 size sheet
- One passport size photo (preferably the same as uploaded in the CMAT application form 2026) for pasting in attendance sheet
- Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired) –
- School Identity Card
- PAN card
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card (With photograph
- E-Aadhaar with photograph
- Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph
- Bank Passbook with Photograph
- PwD/PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer (if applicable)
Documents NOT Acceptable as ID Proof at CMAT Centre
The following documents will not be accepted as valid proof of identity, so candidates must not carry them.
- ID Cards issued by Schools/ Colleges/ Universities/ Coaching Centres
- Aadhaar enrollment receipt without Aadhaar Number
- Digital or photocopy of ID proofs
Other Items
- Blue/Black ball point pen
- Sugar tablets/fruits like banana/apple/orange (only for diabetic candidates)
What NOT to Carry on CMAT Exam Day
According to the NTA guidelines, the following items are prohibited at test centres. Thus, candidate must ensure to leave these behind before reaching the CMAT 2026 test centre.
- Electronic items such as phone, watch, calculator, earphone, blue tooth device, ipad, etc.
- Stationary items such as books, notebooks, pencil box, etc.
- Jewellery or metal accessories
- Hats, caps, sunglasses
- Drinking water or eatables
- Bags, wallets and purses
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