The CMI Entrance Exam 2026 application process for the academic session 2026-2027 will start on March 1, 2026. The last date for filling out the CMI entrance exam application form will be in the second week of April, tentatively. The CMI Entrance Exam 2026 registration process is completely online right from the account sign-up process to paying the online application fee.
According to the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), students with exceptionally good performance in the National Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics and Informatics are exempted from writing the BSc CMI entrance examination. There is a common entrance examination for both the BSc (Hons.) programmes. Candidates don't need to select their course at the time of applying. The choice can be made after admission.
The CMI 2026 Admit Card will be released in the fourth week of April 2026, tentatively. The CMI Entrance Exam Date will be held on May 2, 2026.
If the number of applicants for the CMI 2026 examination is less, they might extend the last date of filling up the CMI 2026 application form. Candidates will get the opportunity to make changes in the CMI 2026 application form if they have made any mistakes. As of now CMI 2026 exam date & application process have been released on the official website.
- CMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to fill CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Online Application?
- How to correct details on CMI entrance exam 2026 applications?
- CMI Entrance Exam Important Features 2026
- FAQs Regarding CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Process
CMI 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Students should check CMI 2026 eligibility criteria before applying to CMI application form. If you do not meet eligibility criteria your application will be rejected.
Here is the CMI eligibility criteria 2026 for admission for BSc, MSc, and PhD courses:
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| PhD in Computer Science | B.E/B.Tech/MSc or MCA from a recognised college |
| PhD in Mathematics | B.E/B.Tech/BSc and MSc in Mathematics |
| PhD in Physics | MSc in Physics |
| MSc in Data Science | BA, BSc, BE, B Tech with a background in maths and computer science |
| MSc in Mathematics | Strong background in maths with( BA/BSc/BE/BTech) |
| MSc in Computer Science | BA, BSc, BE, B Tech with a strong background in computer science |
| BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science | Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised board |
| BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics | Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised board |
CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CMI Entrance Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 May ' 25 | CMI Entrance Exam 2025 |
| 17 May ' 25 | CMI Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card Release |
| 01 Mar ' 25 - 15 Apr ' 25 | CMI Entrance Exam 2025 Application Form |
How to fill CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Online Application?
Candidates can apply for the CMI 2026 application process in online mode in simple steps as mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of CMI.
- On clicking this, a new page will open up wherein candidates need to click on 'Application Procedure'
- After this, a new tab will open.
- Candidates have to enter the email address, click on submit button and an email will be sent to the registered email ID that you just entered.
- Click on the button for login to proceed with CMI 2026 Application Form and, an application ID and password will be sent to the registered email address.
How to correct details on CMI entrance exam 2026 applications?
Candidates can correct their details in CMI 2026 entrance exam including personal, educational and test centres location as per the process mentioned below:
- Visit CMI official website
- Click on the 'login to the application form' to visit the application homepage
- A new window with the application login will open up, where you need to click on 'UG application form 2026' or 'PG application form 2026' as per the course of admission
- Enter the email address and the login credentials will be generated
- Here candidates can log in using their CMI application ID and password
- Next candidates can change the details and select the exam centres and proceed to save and exit
- Pay the CMI 2026 application fee of INR 1,000 via Credit/Debit Card or Netbanking
CMI Entrance Exam Important Features 2026
The following table brings the highlights of the CMI entrance exam 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Chennai Mathematical Institute Entrance Exam |
| Conducting Body | Chennai Mathematical Institute |
| Exam Level | UG, PG and PhD |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Courses Offered | BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics MSc in Mathematics, Computer Science and Data Science PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics |
| Exam Fees | INR 1,000 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (2 pm to 5 pm) for MSc/PhD Mathematics and Computer Science exams 3.5 hours (2 pm to 5.30 pm) for BSc/MSc Data Science exams |
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Marking Scheme | Four marks for each correct answer No negative marking scheme |
| Language of Exam | English |
| College Accepting Score | CMI Chennai |
| Number of Test Cities | 37 cities |
| Official Website | https://www.cmi.ac.in/ |
| Contact Details | +91-44-7196 1000, +91-44-2747 0226 admissions@cmi.ac.in |
FAQs Regarding CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Process
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