CMAT 2026 exam will be held tomorrow from 9 am to 12 pm. Check here latest and live updates on the exam including reporting times, documents to carry, question paper, pattern, analysis and expected cut offs.
CMAT 2026 exam day - analysis, cut offs, question paper
NTA will conducted Common Management Admission Test or CMAT 2026 tomorrow across India. Nearly 75000 candidates are expected to appear for the exam at various test centres in over 120 cities. The CMAT 2026 admit card was released on January 21 and is available for download. Candidates who have not downloaded it yet, should do so now and check test centre location.
CMAT 2026 exam is expected to be of moderate difficulty level. No change has been announced in the exam pattern. There will be 100 questions in MCQ format. Candidates must aim to solve about 75 questions with maximum accuracy to get a good score.
CMAT Exam Timings 2026
Reporting time for candidates is 2 hours before the CMAT 2026 exam for identification process. Gates will close at 8:30 am. Candidates must reach their CMAT test centres before that:
| Exam start time |
Exam end time |
Reporting time |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
12:00 pm |
7:00 am |
CMAT 2026: Documents to Carry
For candidate identification, certain documents will be required on the exam day. Check the list below for the CMAT documents for tomorrow.
- 2 copies of CMAT 2026 admit card in A4 size sheet
- 1 passport size photo to paste on attendance sheet
Candidates can carry any one of the following Photo IDs on exam day:
- 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 candidates have to carry PwD certificate and Scribe certificate attested by a competent authority.
Those who have changed their name due to marriage, etc. need to carry name change/marriage certificate or an affidavit attested by a competent authority.
LIVE UPDATE
CMAT 2026 Exam Live Updates
- 3:07 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
CMAT 2026 exam day: Items not to carry
The following items will not be allowed inside the CMAT 2026 exam centre:
- Books, notebooks or any stationary item other than 1 ball point pen
- Any type of electronic items including phone, watch, earphone, Bluetooth device
- Any type of metal item or accessories
- Bags and wallets
- 2:30 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
CMAT 2026 exam day: Items to carry
Candidates have to carry the following items on CMAT 2026 exam day:
- Admit card
- Photo ID
- Passport size photo
- Transparent water bottle
- Transparent ball point pen (black/blue)
- Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic
- 2:04 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
CMAT admit card 2026: Digital copy not acceptable
Digital copy of the CMAT 2026 admit card will not be accepted at the examination centre as a valid ID. Candidates must carry hard copy of the same.
- 1:46 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
NTA-CMAT admit card 2026 download
NTA-CMAT admit card 2026 is available for download until tomorrow, but candidates should download it today and take out 2 prints of it.
- 1:35 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
CMAT Exam 2026 Dress Code
Candidates must wear simple sweater or cardigan. They should avoid big jackets and hoodies. Metal accessories, hats/caps and googles will be not allowed inside the exam venue.
- 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.
- 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
- 1:29 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
CMAT 2026 Test centre guide
CMAT test takers should read the instructions mentioned on the admit card to understand the process and requirements at the test centre.
- 1:23 PM IST• 24 Jan 2026
CMAT 2026 tomorrow: Exam timings
CMAT 2026 exam will be held tomorrow from 9 am to 12 pm. This year, there will be only one shift for the exam.
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