CMAT 2027 Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus & Preparation Tips
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2027 will be conducted in January next year. Check here all about CMAT exam 2027 including exam date, registration, fees, pattern, syllabus, eligibility, preparation, etc.
All About CMAT 2027
Common Management Admission Test or CMAT 2027 will be conducted by the NTA for admission to over 300 AICTE approved colleges across India. Any candidate who has completed graduation or is in the final year of exam will be eligible for CMAT. It will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, in 124 cities across India. Being a moderate difficulty level exam, CMAT is a popular choice among MBA aspirants. Read here all about CMAT 2027 exam.
- CMAT Exam Dates 2027
- CMAT Eligibility Criteria
- CMAT Syllabus 2027
- CMAT Exam Pattern 2027
- CMAT Preparation 2027
- CMAT 2027 Registration
- CMAT Admit Card 2027 Download Process
- CMAT Answer Key 2027
- CMAT Result 2027
- CMAT Top Colleges and Cut Offs
CMAT Exam Dates 2027
CMAT 2027 notification will be released in October and registrations will start from November. Check below tentative dates of CMAT 2027.
| Event |
CMAT 2027 Dates |
|---|---|
| CMAT 2027 registration |
Third week of October to Last week of November 2026 |
| CMAT admit card 2027 release |
Third week of January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 exam |
Last week of January 2027 |
| CMAT 2027 answer key |
Last week of January 2027 |
| CMAT result 2027 |
Second week of February 2027 |
Commonly asked questions
Once you have submitted the CMAT application form, you cannot edit it. Thus, you will have to fill the CMAT form again by creating a new login ID and paying the fee again. However, if the mistake is in photo, signature or test centre fields, you can correct it at the time of form correction. The CMAT form correction window will be opened for three days after the conclusion of application form submission process.
Since CMAT is conducted by the NTA candidates have to register for the exam online. Candidates interested in appearing for the CMAT exam have to log on to the CMAT-NTA website and register. The CMAT registration cum application process includes three main steps - online registration, filling up of application form and payment of fees.
CMAT Eligibility Criteria
- CMAT is a PG level exam, so the minimum eligibility criteria is graduation
- Final year graduate students or those awaiting result can also apply
- Candidates having CA/ICWAI/CS or any professional degree equivalent to graduation are also eligible for CMAT.
CMAT Syllabus 2027
Check the below table for important topics of CMAT syllabus. Exam preparation should be based around these only.
| CMAT Syllabus 2027 |
Important CMAT Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, etc. |
| Logical Reasoning |
Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, etc. |
| Language Comprehension |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc. |
| General Awareness |
Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business |
Commonly asked questions
Application fee for SRMJEEM is INR 1,200. It is to be paid through debit/credit card or net banking. SRMJEEM application form will not be submitted without fee payment.
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CMAT Exam Pattern 2027
CMAT 2027 exam pattern will be announced by NTA along with exam notification. Check below key highlights of latest CMAT pattern:
| Structure |
CMAT Key Highlights |
|---|---|
| Number of sections |
5 (Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship) |
| Mode of examination |
Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Duration of exam |
180 minutes |
| Number of Shifts |
One |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Section wise questions |
20 per section |
| Total Marks |
400 |
| Number of answer choices |
5 |
| CMAT Marking scheme |
+4 marks for every correct answer -1 mark for every incorrect answer |
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CMAT Preparation 2027
CMAT exam preparation requires atleast 6 months of dedicated study. The syllabus of English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation is same as CAT and XAT so one can prepare for CMAT along with these exams. However, practicing CMAT previous years’ papers and mock tests is crucial. Candidates should practice 25-30 CMAT mock tests in the last two months before the exam to score high. Check below, a few CMAT prep articles.
- How to prepare for CMAT in six months
- How to prepare for CMAT in three months
- Best books for CMAT preparation
- CMAT Preparation Tips: Cracking Logical Reasoning
- CMAT Preparation Tips: Cracking QA-DI
- CMAT Preparation Tips: Cracking Language Comprehension
- CMAT Preparation Tips: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CMAT 2027 Registration
CMAT 2027 registration process will be online and candidates will have create a login at the CMAT-NTA website to fill the form. Check below in brief, the process to apply for CMAT exam.
- Go to CMAT-NTA website
- Click on new candidate registration option
- Enter basic details to create a login ID
- Use OTP to validate
- Go to CMAT 2027 application form
- Enter personal and academic details
- Upload photo and signature
- Select test cities for centre allotment
- Pay fee and complete the process
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CMAT Registration Fees
Check below category wise CMAT registration fee:
| Category |
CMAT application fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) |
INR 2,500 |
| General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Female) |
INR 1,250 |
| SC, ST, PWD (Male) |
INR 1,250 |
| SC, ST, PWD (Female) |
INR 1,250 |
| Transgender |
INR 1,250 |
CMAT Admit Card 2027 Download Process
CMAT admit card will be released 5 days before the exam. Candidates will have to download it from the official website by following the process given below:
- Visit CMAT-NTA website
- Click on 'CMAT 2027 Admit Card' tab
- Enter application number and date of birth
- CMAT admit card will open on the screen
- Click on download option and save PDF
CMAT Answer Key 2027
NTA will release the CMAT provisional answer key 2-3 days after the exam for candidates to check their correct and incorrect attempts. Given below is the process to download CMAT answer key.
- Open NTA-CMAT website
- Click on 'CMAT 2027 Answer Key objection' tab
- Login with Application Number and Password
- Answer key and response sheet will be displayed
- Click on download and save it
The option to challenge the official answer key will also be given to candidates. They can raise objection against the official answer key by filling an online form and uploading a supporting document.
CMAT Result 2027
CMAT result 2027 will be released a month after the exam. Candidates will be able to download it from CMAT-NTA website. Given below is the process to follow:
- Visit CMAT official website
- Click on 'CMAT-2027 Scorecard' tab
- Enter application number, password and security pin
- Click on 'Submit' tab to open the dashboard
- Download the CMAT result and take a print out
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CMAT Top Colleges and Cut Offs
CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved colleges, however the selection is based on CMAT cut offs. Check the below table for top MBA colleges for CMAT and their cut offs.
| Colleges Accepting CMAT Score |
Expected CMAT Cut Off Percentiles |
|---|---|
| 99.9+ |
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| 95-99 |
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| 95-99 |
|
| 99+ |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 90-95 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 85 |
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| 80 |
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| 85 |
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| 85 |
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| 85 |
|
| 85 |
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| 85 |
|
| 80 |
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| 80 |
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| 80 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 85 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 13 hours ago
The CMAT exam is conducted for admission in MBA at PG level in colleges. CMAT is a computer-based-test. The duration of CMAT is 3 hours. It consists of 100 questions. There are 20 questions each of the following sections:
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Language Compreh
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
At GIBS Business School Bangalore, students are trained for interviews and corporate readiness through:
Regular mock interviews and group discussions to practice real-life scenarios.
Focus on developing soft skills, like communication and leadership.
Exposure to the corporate world through guest lectur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
While CMAT is the primary route, RGPV may occasionally admit based on merit in graduation if seats remain vacant after all CMAT-qualified candidates are placed through College Level Counselling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
MAT and CMAT both are moderately difficulty exam, but have their own challenges. While, CMAT has one extra section Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MAT has a separate section for Data Interpretation having 30 questions. With focused preparation, you can crack either of the two that you choose.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT cutoff refers to minimum percentile required for admission to a particular college. Score accepting colleges determine the cut offs individually based on certain parameters. CMAT cut offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA are generally 99 percentile and above.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
With 82 percentile in CMAT, you stand a chance of getting colleges like Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, IPE Hyderabad, FLAME University Pune, Asia Pacific Institute of Management Delhi, Prestige Institute of Management Indore among others.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT total marks is 400. It is usually considered that scoring 270 to 300 marks can convert into good percentile, about 99 percentile. Around 200 marks can get you 90 percentile which is also good if you are targeting private colleges.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
There is no passing mark in CMAT exam, as admission is based on cut offs determined by colleges. A candidate scoring more than 0 in CMAT is eligible for admission will be selected only if they meet minimum cut off.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT 2026 result was declared by February 17, 2026. NTA released the scorecard late night at the official website. Candidates can download their scorecard through login.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, GIM Goa does not accept CMAT scores for its PGDM programs for admissions. It only accepts CAT or XAT exam score. CAT score of previous year is accepted and XAT score of current year is accepted.
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