CMAT Exam Date 2027 - NTA Exam Schedule, Registration, Eligibility & Pattern

Important dates

CMAT 2027 Exam Date Official Notice

• According to the revised NTA Examination Calendar, the Common Management Admission Test is scheduled for 7 February 2027. Candidates can download the official calendar PDF to verify the proposed examination date.
• Official Exam Schedule: Download NTA Revised Examination Calendar PDF
• The detailed CMAT 2027 information bulletin will provide the final examination schedule, shift timing, eligibility conditions, registration process and application fee.

CMAT 2027 Registration Date

• The CMAT 2027 registration process has not yet been officially announced. NTA will publish the application form and registration schedule on the official CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in.
• For reference, CMAT 2026 registration began on 17 October 2025. However, candidates should not assume that the same registration timeline will apply to CMAT 2027.

CMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Final-Year Students: Generally eligible subject to prescribed conditions.
• Age Limit: No upper age limit under the previous CMAT eligibility rules.
• Nationality: Indian citizenship required under previous examination rules.
• Based on the previous CMAT eligibility requirements, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution. Students appearing in the final year of their bachelor's degree may also be eligible, subject to the conditions specified by NTA.
• Candidates should refer to the CMAT 2027 information bulletin for the final eligibility criteria when released.

CMAT Exam Pattern 2027

The CMAT examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Based on the previous examination pattern, the question paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 400 marks across five sections.

CMAT Marking Scheme

• Correct Answer: +4 Marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark
• Unanswered Question: 0 Marks
• Exam Duration: 180 Minutes
• Question Type: Multiple-Choice Questions
• Language: English
• Note: This is the previous CMAT examination pattern. The CMAT 2027 pattern and marking scheme will be confirmed through the official information bulletin.

CMAT Syllabus 2027

The CMAT syllabus covers five major sections. Candidates preparing for the 2027 examination can focus on the following topics based on the previous syllabus.

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

• Arithmetic, algebra and geometry
• Percentages, ratios and averages
• Profit and loss, time and work
• Tables, graphs and data interpretation

Logical Reasoning

• Arrangements and puzzles
• Series and coding-decoding
• Blood relations and directions
• Logical and analytical reasoning

Language Comprehension

• Reading comprehension
• Sentence correction
• Para jumbles and verbal ability

General Awareness

• Current affairs
• Business and economy
• Indian polity and history
• General knowledge

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurship concepts
• Startups and business models
• Innovation management
• Business development and entrepreneurial skills
• The detailed CMAT 2027 syllabus should be checked against the official information bulletin once available.

CMAT Admit Card 2027

• NTA will release the CMAT Admit Card 2027 online before the examination. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website using the login credentials specified by the authority.
• The admit card will contain examination details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, examination centre and important instructions. The exact admit card release date has not yet been announced.

CMAT 2027 Preparation Tips

• Understand the previous CMAT exam pattern and syllabus.
• Prepare a study timetable covering all five sections.
• Practise previous-year questions and full-length mock tests.
• Revise important quantitative aptitude and reasoning concepts.
• Follow current affairs, especially business and economic developments.
• Allocate regular preparation time to Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• Analyse mock test results to improve accuracy and time management.

How to Apply for CMAT 2027?

1. 1
   Step 1

   Visit the official website at cmat.nta.nic.in.

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   Step 2

   Click on the CMAT 2027 registration link when available.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Complete the new candidate registration process.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Fill in personal, educational and examination details.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Upload the required documents according to the official instructions.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Pay the applicable examination fee.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

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   Step 8

   Once the application form is released, candidates can follow these general steps.

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   Step 9

   The exact registration procedure, document requirements and application fee will be confirmed in the CMAT 2027 information bulletin.