CMAT-2026: NTA announces extended deadlines for application, fee payment and corrections

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for submitting online applications for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)-2026 following multiple requests from candidates. According to NTA, the decision aims to provide additional time for aspiring applicants to complete the process.

The online application window, which opened on 17 October 2025, will now remain available until 24 November 2025 up to 11:50 PM. NTA stated that the deadline for successful fee transactions has been shifted to 25 November 2025 up to 11:50 PM. The correction window has also been revised and will now be open from 26 November 2025 to 28 November 2025.

CMAT is a national-level entrance examination used by AICTE-affiliated and participating institutions to select eligible graduates for management programmes.

Activity	Existing Last Date/s	Revised Last Date/s
Online submission of Application Form	17 October 2025 to 17 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)	17 October 2025 to 24 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
Successful final transaction of fees	18 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)	25 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction in particulars	20–21 November 2025	26 November 2025 to 28 November 2025

Direct link for the official notice

CMAT 2026: How to register

Candidates who still have not applied for the examination can do it by following the steps given below.

1. Visit the official website of NTA CMAT at cmat.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on CMAT 2026 registration link available on the home page.

3. A new page will open where candidates will have to register themselves.

4. Once registration is done, fill the application form.

5. Make the payment of application fee.

6. Click on submit and download the page.

7. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

Direct link for CMAT 2026 Application form

CMAT 2026: Application fees

The application fee is ₹2500/- for general male candidates. For general female, Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/*OBC-(NCL) and third gender candidates, the application fee is ₹1250/-. The fee should be paid through online mode. For more related details candidates can check the official website of CMAT.

Applicants and stakeholders are advised to take note of the revised dates and act accordingly. NTA has advised candidates to regularly check the official NTA websites for further updates. For queries or clarifications, candidates may contact the NTA Help Desk at 011 40759000 or email cmat@nta.ac.in.