Common Management Admission Test
Conducted by NTA
Exam Date
Jan 2027
Application
Oct 2026
Total Marks
400
Mode
Online
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Ministry of Education. It serves as a gateway for admission to management programs (MBA/PGDM) across various institutes in India. The exam is held annually and is a computer-based test. CMAT scores are accepted by over 1000 AICTE-approved institutions, including top business schools. The exam assesses candidates' aptitude in quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness. It provides a standardized platform for evaluating candidates, making it a pivotal step for aspiring management professionals. CMAT is known for its broad reach and is a preferred choice for many due to its single-window admission process, simplifying the application for multiple colleges. The registration process is entirely online, and candidates are advised to adhere to the official schedule for all related activities.
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Total Marks
400
Total Questions
100
Duration
3 hours
Language
English and Hindi
Total Candidates (2025)
74,012
| Conducted By | NTA |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Official Website | https://cmat.nta.nic.in/ |
| Helpline Email | cmat@nta.ac.in |
| Helpline Phone | +91-11-40759000 |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Streams | Management, Business Administration |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Year | Registrations | Appeared | Qualified | Qualifying Score | Top Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74012 | 62000 | 48000 | 65 percentile | 99.9 percentile |
| 2024 | 69000 | 58000 | 45000 | 64 percentile | 99.8 percentile |
| 2023 | 65000 | 55000 | 42000 | 63 percentile | 99.8 percentile |