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 Exam Day Preparation - 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
- 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
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Three months may not be enough for CMAT preparation, if you're doing it from scratch. However, if you are preparing for CAT, XAT, NMAT, you can prepare for CMAT in 3 months as you have clear understanding of the syllabus already and you will need exam specific practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, candidates are not required to appear in CMAT to be eligible for BTech in CSE + MBA integated course at UIT, Karnavati University. For this course, candidates are required to appear in either JEE Mains or GUJCET to qualify for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, you should carry a passport size photo along with the CMAT admit card on the exam day. The photo should preferably be the same as uploaded in the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT 2027 admit card will not be release offline. Candidates will have to download it from the CMAT-NTA website only after logging into their account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Although reporting time is mentioned on every candidate's CMAT admit card, they should reach at least an hour before the exam starting time.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, the digital copy of CMAT 2027 admit card will not be acceptable at the test centre. Candidates will have to carry 2 hard copies of the hall ticket on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
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