CMAT

The CMAT 2026 exam lasts 180 minutes and follows a +4/-1 marking scheme. Candidates earn four marks for every correct response, while one mark is deducted for each incorrect answer across the five sections totaling 100 multiple-choice questions.

You must carry a printed A4 copy of the CMAT Admit Card and a valid ID. Acceptable photo identification includes an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License, provided the candidate's photograph and signature images are legibly printed.

The entry gates at CMAT test centres will close strictly at 08:30 A.M. sharp. No candidate is permitted to enter the examination hall after this time, which is exactly 30 minutes before the 09:00 A.M. commencement of the computer-based test.

Candidates must arrive at the examination centre by 07:00 A.M. for the morning shift. The official reporting time is set two hours prior to the exam start, ensuring sufficient time for mandatory biometric verification and frisking procedures before the gates close.

The CMAT 2026 exam will be held on January 25, 2026, in a single shift. According to the NTA public notice, the test is scheduled from 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., marking a major shift from previous years' two-session format.

You must carry a hard copy of the CMAT Admit Card and a valid photo ID. Acceptable identification includes an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License, which must be presented at the reporting time indicated on the hall ticket.