CMAT 2027: dates, pattern and eligibility
Everything you need for CMAT 2027 on one page, with the official link at the end of every answer.
CMAT 2027 is scheduled for 7 February 2027. The application form is expected in November 2026 on cmat.nta.nic.in.
CMAT 2027 key dates
| Registration opens | Expected Oct–Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Expected Nov 2026 |
| Exam date | 7 Feb 2027 |
| Result | On cmat.nta.nic.in after the exam |
| Application fee | See the CMAT information bulletin on cmat.nta.nic.in |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Official website | cmat.nta.nic.in ↗ |
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 180 min total |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | (shared) |
| Language Comprehension | 20 | (shared) |
| General Awareness | 20 | (shared) |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | (shared) |
| Total | 100 | 180 min |
Marking: +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong answer, out of 400, as in recent years.
Eligibility
Graduation in any discipline. Final-year students can apply.
Accepted by
AICTE-approved institutes, including Goa Institute of Management, Welingkar (WeSchool), BIMTECH and many state-quota seats.
How to apply
- Watch cmat.nta.nic.in for the information bulletin in November.
- Register, fill in the form and upload your photo and signature.
- Pay the fee and choose test cities.
- Download the admit card and take timed mocks for all five sections.
Practise before exam day
Take our free CMAT 2027 mock test: timed, in the real section mix, with a score band and every answer explained.
CMAT 2027 FAQ
When is CMAT 2027?
7 February 2027.
When will the CMAT 2027 form come out?
It is expected in November 2026 on cmat.nta.nic.in.
Is there negative marking in CMAT?
Yes: +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one.
What is the Innovation & Entrepreneurship section?
A 20-question section on startups, business models and entrepreneurship basics.
Pattern and dates as reported on 29 Oct 2026 from the official bulletin and leading coaching sites. Always confirm on cmat.nta.nic.in.
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