The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for students who are planning to pursue MBA or PGDM programs in AICTE-approved institutions across India. The official CMAT 2027 notification has not been released yet.
Until the official dates are announced, you can refer to the previous year’s schedule to understand the expected registration timeline, application process, fee structure, and exam pattern. The details shared below are based on the CMAT 2026 information bulletin and will be updated once the CMAT 2027 notification is officially released.
The official CMAT Exam Date 2027 has not been announced by NTA. Based on recent examination cycles, the exam is expected to be conducted in January 2027 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at designated test centres across India.
The prediction is based on the consistent schedule followed by NTA over the last two admission cycles.
| Year | CMAT Exam Date |
|---|---|
| CMAT 2025 | January 25, 2025 |
| CMAT 2026 | January 25, 2026 |
| CMAT 2027 (Expected) | January 2027 |
Since the examination has been conducted in January in consecutive years, CMAT 2027 is also expected to follow a similar timeline. However, candidates should wait for the official notification for confirmation.
The CMAT 2027 registration process is expected to begin in October 2026 through the official NTA website. Candidates will have to complete the online application, upload the required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee before the deadline.
Based on previous trends, the expected registration schedule is as follows:
| Event | Expected Timeline (2027) | 2026 Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | October 2026 | October 17, 2025 |
| Registration Starts | October 2026 | October 17, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 2026 | November 24, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 2026 | November 18, 2025 |
| Application Correction | November 2026 | 20–21 November 2025 |
The official registration fee for CMAT 2027 will be announced along with the notification. Based on the previous cycle, candidates can expect the following fee structure.
| Category | Expected Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Male) | ₹2,500 |
| General (Female) | ₹1,250 |
| Gen-EWS / SC / ST / PwD / OBC-NCL | ₹1,250 |
| Third Gender | ₹1,250 |
The CMAT Admit Card 2027 is expected to be released a few days before the examination on the official NTA website. Only candidates who successfully complete the registration process and pay the application fee will be able to download their admit cards.
The admit card includes:
Candidate's name
Roll number
Exam date
Reporting time
Examination centre
Exam-day guidelines
For reference, the CMAT 2026 admit card was released on January 21, 2026, four days before the examination.
