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 exam day checklist
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)
Commonly asked questions
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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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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
CMAT response sheet and provisional answer key are same. Since the answer key contains candidate's responses too, it is also called CMAT response sheet.
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Candidates can use the CMAT answer key to calculate the score in the following manner:
· Check number of correct attempts
· Check number of incorrect attempts
· Add 4 marks for every correct attempt
· Subtract 1 mark for every incorrect attempt
· Sub total will be CMAT score
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Filing objection against the CMAT answer key is not mandatory for all candidates. Only those candidate who feel a question/s is incorrect and they have proof to support the claim, should raise objection.
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The CMAT answer key objection fee per question is INR 200. Candidates have to pay it at the time of filling the objection form.
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CMAT answer key helps the candidate in checking their performance and it is also a window for NTA to communicate transparency in result preparation number.
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Answered Yesterday
Objection cannot be raised against the final answer key of CMAT, as it contains the answers evaluated again after objections by candidates.
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Answered Yesterday
CMAT final answer key is released as a downloadable PDF. Candidates can download it by visiting the NTA-CMAT website and simply downloading the document.
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Answered Yesterday
Provisional answer key of CMAT refers to the document released by the NTA indicating answers marked by candidate and correct options. This document tell candidates about how many of their attempts are right.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Validity of CMAT score is one year in most of the colleges. There are a very few and Tier 3 colleges that may accept CMAT score from previous years. So, if they wish to drop a year, they should appear for the exam again in the next session.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The first criteria is CMAT cut off. Candidates should shortlist all the colleges whose cut off is same or lower than their score. Thereafter, check fees, location, accreditation, curriculum, pedagogy and placement reports to choose one foe themselves.
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