CMAT Exam Guide 2027
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is used for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes at institutes that accept CMAT. This guide covers who can apply, how selection works, what is tested and how to prepare.
- Management
- Computer-based
CMAT at a glance
- Full name
- Common Management Admission Test
- Conducted by
- the National Testing Agency
- Used for
- admission to MBA and PGDM programmes at institutes that accept CMAT
- Mode
- Computer-based
- Who can apply
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students can apply.
- What is tested
- Quantitative techniques and data interpretation, logical reasoning, language comprehension and general awareness
- Official website
- nta.ac.in
How CMAT selection works
- 1CMAT score
- 2Shortlisting by each institute
- 3Group discussion and interview
- 4Final offer
How to prepare for CMAT
- The paper is time-bound, so practise picking the easy questions first.
- Revise basic arithmetic and algebra; most quantitative questions come from them.
- Before you apply, read the latest official notification at nta.ac.in. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change every cycle and are not listed here.
Choosing CMAT coaching
Coaching helps most when you need structure, regular tests and a peer group. Ask any centre for the batch size, the full fee including GST, a trial class and last year's results with roll numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CMAT?+−
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is used for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes at institutes that accept CMAT.
Who can apply for CMAT?+−
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students can apply.
What are the stages of CMAT?+−
CMAT runs in 4 stages: 1. CMAT score; 2. Shortlisting by each institute; 3. Group discussion and interview; 4. Final offer.
What does CMAT test?+−
CMAT covers Quantitative techniques and data interpretation, logical reasoning, language comprehension and general awareness.
Are the dates and fees for CMAT on this page?+−
No. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change each cycle, so confirm them in the official notification at nta.ac.in before you apply.