CMAT 2025 Exam Day Checklist - Here's What to Do
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
Registration - 17 Oct '25 - 18 Nov '25
CMAT 2025 exam is just four days away. Start preparing for the exam day now. Take a look at CMAT 2025 exam day check list and important dos and don'ts that you must keep in mind and follow during the exam.
It is important to be well prepared for CMAT 2025 exam. And by saying well-prepared, we don’t just mean last minute preparation for the CMAT exam or how to manage time. We also mean, be prepared for he exam as per NTA guidelines. CMAT 2025 test takers must know what documents they have to carry to the exam centre apart from the CMAT 2025 admit card. They also need to know what items to not carry to the CMAT exam centre. Strict rules will be followed at the test centre and no candidate will be allowed to enter without presenting the CMAT 2025 admit card, valid ID proof and frisking or those who flout rules.
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CMAT 2025 admit card has already been released and it has important guidelines mentioned on it. The CMAT 2025 exam will be conducted on January 25, 2025 in two slots. In order to avoid any hassle on the exam day, you need to make an exam day checklist. Here's what you need to do:
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CMAT 2025: Exam Day Check List
Here’s a list of necessary documents and other items that aspirants must carry to the CMAT 2025 test centre. The list also consists of some dos and don’ts to help candidates understand the rules and regulations to be followed on the exam day.
1. CMAT Admit Card 2025
Make sure to carry an A4 size printout of the CMAT 2025 admit card. Entry to the examination hall will be on the basis of admit card and valid ID proof. CMAT 2025 admit card contains the following details:
- Name
- Roll number
- Date of birth
- Exam date & time
- Address of exam centre
- Reporting time
- Photograph
Candidates will have to paste their recent passport size photographs on the admit card. Also, check the following details on the CMAT admit card 2025.
- Reporting Time at Centre
- Gate Closing time of Centre
- Date of Examination
- Shift and Timings of Test
- Venue of Test
2. Documents for Identification at CMAT Exam Centre
CMAT aspirants need to carry their recent photo identification documents. The name and other details on the document must be the same as on CMAT admit card 2025. Given below is the list of photo ID cards that are valid:
- PAN card
- Driving License
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card With photograph
- E- Aadhaar card
- Ration Card
Candidates must also carry two passport size photographs (same as uploaded with application form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet at the CMAT test centre.
3. Documents NOT Acceptable as ID Proof at CMAT Centre
The ID proofs listed below will not be accepted by the CMAT examination authority as valid ID proof. Thus the candidates must not carry any of these:
- ID Cards issued by Schools/ Colleges/ Universities/ Coaching Centres
- Aadhar enrollment receipt without Aadhar Number
- Digital or photocopy of ID proofs
4. Certificates for Reserved and PwD Candidates
SC/ST candidates need to carry their caste certificates attested by a competent authority. Candidates belonging to PwD category need to carry Disability and Scribe certificates attested by a competent authority and report earlier than other candidates.
5. Personal Items to Carry
Aspirants are not allowed to carry personal items such as wrist watch, mobiles and calculators to the CMAT test centre as no electronic item is allowed inside the examination hall. Other personal items too have to be kept outside the examination hall. Stationary such as rough paper will be provided to each candidate for rough work inside the examination hall. There will be no arrangement to deposit personal belongings, so it’s better to carry only the CMAT admit card and photo ID to the exam centre.
6. Stationary to Carry
Candidates must carry a blue ballpoint pen for signing the attendance sheet. Candidates are also required to carry drinking water in transparent bottle. No other item is to be carried inside the exam centre as per the latest CMAT exam day guidelines printed on the admit card.
7. Reporting Time at the CMAT Exam Centre
Report to your allotted test centre by the reporting time mentioned on your CMAT 2025 admit card. The staff at the centre will check all the documents before letting you enter the centre. Entry gates will close 30 minutes before the exam start time, so make sure you reach your CMAT 2025 test centre before that. So please reach the venue on time mentioned on your CMAT admit card 2025.
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- Do not carry prohibited items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms and closed shoes. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear goggles, caps & head gears, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for the exam. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. So, reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the CMAT admit card.
- Don't cheat or indulge in mal practices. You will be disqualified if caught indulging in any such ACT.
- Don't create a ruckus inside the test lab or disturb other candidates
- Don't leave your seat until the exam duration gets over and the invigilator announces exit.
CMAT exam day dos:
- Reach exam centre on time.
- Carry two copies of the CMAT admit card, one photo ID card and a photo
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
- Cooperate with test centre staff
For preparation of an exam like CMAT will always be helpful as you will be provided with relevant study material and guidance from industry experts. It will help you in disciplined and focused study as coaching centres have time bound classes, lectures, practice sessions, mock tests, etc. So, if you feel that you will not be able to stay dedicated and motivated enough in self-study to crack CMAT will high scores, join a CMAT coaching institute.
CMAT city intimation slip is available for download for 2-3 days only. Once the CMAT admit card is released, the city intimation slip is not required as the hall ticket carries complete details of test centre. However, registered candidates must download the city intimation slip once it is released to know the test city and make arrangements for exam day before hand. City intimation is very useful specifically for students from rural and far off areas, who have to come to cities to appear for entrance exams.
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