CMAT 2026 Admit Card Release Expected Soon Ahead of January 25 CBT

NTA is expected to release the CMAT 2026 admit card by January 20. Check the official portal at cmat.nta.nic.in for the January 25 CBT exam hall ticket.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to activate the download link for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 admit cards shortly. With the national-level entrance exam scheduled for January 25, 2026, thousands of MBA aspirants are awaiting their hall tickets to confirm their assigned test centers. Following the closure of the registration and correction windows, the NTA has moved into the final stages of administrative preparation for the computer-based test (CBT).

Anticipated Release Timeline and Access

While the official date for the hall ticket release has not been explicitly locked, historical trends suggest that the admit card is usually made available 4 to 5 days prior to the examination. Given the January 25 schedule, candidates should expect the link to go live around January 20.

• Official Source: The document will be hosted exclusively on the NTA portal (cmat.nta.nic.in). No physical copies will be dispatched via post to the candidates' residential addresses.
• Login Credentials: To access the admit card, students will need to use their unique application number and date of birth or password created during the registration phase.
• City Intimation: Before the full hall ticket is released, a city intimation slip may be issued by the NTA to inform students of their designated exam city, allowing for early travel arrangements.

Exam Day Logistics and CBT Pattern

The CMAT 2026 will be conducted as a single-day CBT across various cities in India. The exam is structured to test the logical, analytical, and general awareness skills of graduates seeking admission into AICTE-approved management programs.

• Shift Timings: The exam is typically held in two shifts—the morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the afternoon session from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Mandatory Documents: On January 25, candidates must carry a printed color copy of their hall ticket along with a valid government-issued photo ID for the verification process at the center.
• Test Structure: The paper consists of 100 questions divided into five sections, including the specialized "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" segment.

Final Phase of the Registration Cycle

The registration period for the current cycle saw a significant number of applicants, reflecting the continued popularity of the exam for admission into top-tier B-schools. With the admit card release being the final milestone before the test, the focus now turns to center-specific guidelines.

• Correction Window Closure: The period for rectifying errors in the registration forms has ended, and the data currently on record will be reflected in the final hall tickets.
• Helpdesk Support: In case of any technical glitches during the admit card download, the agency has provided a dedicated helpline and email support for immediate verification and resolution.
• Center Allotment: Candidates are reminded that the center mentioned on the hall ticket is final, and requests for changes are generally not entertained by the NTA due to the localized nature of the CBT infrastructure.

Conclusion

The upcoming release of the hall ticket marks the final countdown for the CMAT 2026 entrance exam. As the NTA prepares to activate the portal, candidates are moving from their primary study phase to logistical planning for the CBT on January 25. Ensuring the accuracy of the details on the admit card and completing the registration formalities will be the final steps before students head to their respective centers to compete for seats in India's leading management institutes.