CMAT 2026 Registration Deadline Today—Apply Before 11:50 PM

Staff Writer: Sweata Maiti

Last Updated: November 17, 2025, 12:39:00 PM IST

The Aspirants of management programs have just hours left to register for the CMAT 2026. The registration portal on the official website is open only until 11:50 PM tonight, 17 November 2025. 

According to the official bulletin, the registration process began on 17 October 2025 and the last date for application submission is today. Candidates still to register are strongly urged to complete the process before the clock runs out. 

The timeline includes:

• Form submission deadline: 17 November 2025, 11:50 PM
• Fee payment deadline: 18 November 2025, 11:50 PM

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official CMAT portal at cmat.nta.nic.in
2. Choose “New Registration” and create your login credentials (email, mobile).
3. Fill in personal, academic and contact details; select up to four preferred exam cities.
4. Upload scanned photo, signature and required category/PwD certificates as applicable.
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee online:
   • ₹ 2,500 for General (male) category
   • ₹ 1,250 for all others (female, SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
6. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Notes:

• Completing the registration form does not automatically guarantee eligibility. Candidates must ensure they meet the degree requirements and other criteria as laid out in the information bulletin.
• The exam date for CMAT 2026 is expected in January 2026, though the exact date will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in due course.

There will be a form-correction window from 20–22 November 2025, during which candidates can edit limited fields like photo, signature or city preference.