Things to Carry / Not Carry on CMAT 2026 Exam Day: Get Complete Checklist

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Updated on Jan 20, 2026 12:56 IST

CMAT 2026 exam day preparation is incomplete without the knowledge of what to carry and what not to carry. The most important things to carry on the CMAT 2026 exam day are admit card and photo ID. Gaining entry without these two will not be possible. Get here the check list for CMAT exam day.

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)

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the items prohibited at the CMAT exam centre?

No, any electronic item including the watch, mobile phone, ipad, calculator, watch, smartwatch, etc. Is not allowed inside the CMAT examination centre. Any candidate found carrying such an item inside the exam hall will be disqualified. Candidates can check time on the onscreen timer on their computer systems during the CMAT exam. Apart from electronic items, stationary other than a blue/black ball point pen, metal accessories or metal jewellery and eatables are not allowed. Caps & headgear, goggles, hoodies, shirt with pockets, pants with pockets and closed shoes are also not allowed inside the test centre. Any candidate found carrying any such item or pieces of paper will be disqualified from the exam. Candidates must not carry bags and other valuables, as CMAT exam centres do not have any provision of bag deposit.

Q: How will I know the address of my CMAT exam centre?

The address of CMAT exam centre will be mentioned in the admit card only, which means candidates will know the address of the CMAT test centre allotted to them only after they download their CMAT admit card. The exam authorities will not share the details of any exam centre before the release of CMAT admit card. The NTA however, releases city intimation slip before the admit card which contains the name of the city in which the test centre has been allotted. The city intimation slip is issued a week before the exam to allow candidates to make arrangements for the exam day. If any student belongs to a rural area and their test centre falls in a city, they can make arrangements beforehand if they know which city they have to go to for appearing in the exam.

Q: For how long is CMAT city intimation slip available for download?

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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