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The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 registration process was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to enable candidates to apply for the national-level MBA entrance examination. CMAT scores are accepted by AICTE-approved MBA and PGDM institutes across India.
Unlike MAH CET or some state level exams, the CMAT 2026 registration window has already been completed, and the application process is now closed.
Below are the official key dates and timelines that candidates need to know:
CMAT 2026 Registration: Official Dates
According to the official CMAT 2026 schedule:
Registration Window
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CMAT 2026 registration started: 17 October 2025
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CMAT 2026 registration closed: 24 November 2025 (11:50 PM)
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Final date to pay application fee: 25 November 2025 (11:50 PM)
These dates reflect the extended deadline after requests from applicants and official notifications issued by NTA.
Correction Window After Registration Closed
After the registration closed, candidates who had already submitted the form were allowed to make corrections in limited fields:
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CMAT 2026 application correction window: 26 November to 28 November 2025
This correction opportunity was provided so applicants could update specific details in their submitted forms before the final processing.
CMAT 2026 Exam and Other Key Dates
Although the registration phase is complete, here are the important upcoming milestones for CMAT 2026 that candidates should be aware of:
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CMAT 2026 admit card release: Expected in January 2026
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CMAT 2026 exam date: 25 January 2026
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CMAT 2026 result date: Announced typically a few weeks after the exam
These dates frame the timeline of the CMAT 2026 cycle following the closing of registrations.
Why CMAT Registration Was Closed Early
The platform for CMAT 2026 applications closed after the final deadline set by NTA. Once the registration period ended and the fee payment window closed, no further applications were accepted. This is standard procedure for CMAT and similar national entrance exams.
Candidates often anticipate last-minute extensions, but in this cycle, the final extended date was November 24/25, 2025, and no further changes were announced after the correction window closed.
What Happens After Registration Closes
Once the registration process is complete and the correction window closes:
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NTA processes applications and finalizes exam data
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Admit cards are prepared and released on the official CMAT portal
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Candidates appear for the examination on the scheduled date
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Answer keys are released after the exam
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Results are declared based on performance
This sequence continues the CMAT 2026 admission cycle after registration closure.
Can Candidates Still Apply for CMAT 2026 Now?
No. Since the registration window closed on 24 November 2025 and fee payment closed on 25 November 2025, there is no ongoing application window for CMAT 2026. Candidates who missed the deadline cannot register now and must wait for CMAT 2027 or explore other MBA entrance exams.
Summary of CMAT 2026 Registration Timeline
| Event | Date |
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| Registration Start | 17 October 2025 |
| Registration End | 24 November 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Final Fee Payment Window | 25 November 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 26–28 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 (expected) |
| Exam Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Result Declaration | After exam |
Final Notes for Candidates
Since the registration period has ended, aspiring MBA students who intended to take CMAT 2026 must focus on:
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Exam preparation for January 25, 2026
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Downloading and checking the admit card
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Reviewing exam pattern and syllabus
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Practising mock tests and previous papers
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