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CMAT exam date 2027 has been released by NTA. As per the notification, CMAT 2027 exam will be conducted on February 7, 2027. The registration is expected to start from the 2nd to 3rd week of October 2026. The CMAT registration date 2027 will be released soon by NTA.
- Exam Date: The exam will be conducted on January 7, 2027, Thursday, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across 100+ cities.
- Registration Date: The CMAT registration date 2027 will be notified soon. The registration is expected to start by the 2nd or 3rd week of October 2026.
- City Intimation Slip: Expected to be released by January 2027, this will serve as an advance notice of exam city before admit card.
- Admit Card: CMAT 2027 admit card is expected to be released by 3rd week of January 2027. The admit card is expected to be released 4-6 days before the exam.
- Result: CMAT result is expected to be released by the 3rd week of February. The scorecard will also be released along with the result.
- Admission Process: After the result, candidates can get admission to accepting colleges using their score. CMAT 2027 score will be valid for one academic year.
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CMAT Exam Dates 2027
The CMAT 2027 schedule is given below. The CMAT 2027 exam date 2027 is February 7, 2027. The registration dates will be released soon and are expected to be released by 2nd or 3rd week of October 2026.
*Note: The other CMAT 2027 dates will be updated on this page as soon as NTA releases the official schedule.
Before applying for CMAT, candidates can check the CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2027 for the required qualifications.
When Will CMAT Registration 2027 Start?
CMAT 2027 registration is expected to begin by 2nd or 3rd week of October 2026, based on the previous year's registration timeline. NTA will announce the exact registration start date and application deadline in the official notification. Candidates will be required to complete the CMAT Registration 2027 online through the official CMAT website. They should enter their personal and academic details carefully, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee within the prescribed deadline.
Candidates should avoid waiting until the last day to complete registration, as technical issues or payment-related problems may occur. The important CMAT registration 2027 dates are given below:
Candidates preparing for the exam must also go through the CMAT Syllabus 2027 for effective preparation.
When Will CMAT Exam 2027 Be Conducted?
The official CMAT exam date has been announced by NTA. The CMAT 2027 exam will be conducted on January 7, 2027. For comparison, CMAT 2026 was conducted on January 25, 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. CMAT evaluates candidates across five sections: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The important CMAT exam 2027 dates are given below:
For details about the sections, number of questions, marking scheme and duration, check the CMAT Exam Pattern 2027.
CMAT Admit Card 2027 Date
The CMAT Admit Card 2027 is expected to be released in January 2027, before the examination. The exact release date will be announced by NTA. Candidates who successfully complete the application process will be able to download their admit cards from the official CMAT website. The admit card will contain details such as the examination date, shift, timing, and examination centre. Candidates should download the admit card as soon as it is released and carefully check all the details mentioned on it. The important CMAT admit card 2027 dates are given below:
Candidates looking for preparation strategies and study tips can refer to the CMAT Preparation 2027 guide.
CMAT Answer Key 2027 Date
The CMAT 2027 provisional answer key is expected to be released after the examination, most likely in late January or February 2027. The exact date will be announced by NTA. Based on the previous cycle, NTA releases the provisional answer key and question papers with recorded responses and provides candidates an opportunity to challenge the provisional answers. The official CMAT website lists the 2026 provisional answer key and recorded response notice among its examination documents. Candidates should check the official website regularly for information about the CMAT Answer Key 2027. The important CMAT answer key 2027 dates are given below:
CMAT Result 2027 Date
The CMAT Result 2027 is expected to be declared in February 2027. However, NTA has not announced the official result date yet. For CMAT 2026, NTA released the CMAT scorecard on February 17, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their CMAT 2027 result and download the scorecard online through the official website. The important CMAT result 2027 dates are given below:
CMAT Exam Date 2027 Stages
Candidates should keep track of all major CMAT events rather than focusing only on the examination date. The important stages include:
- Notification: NTA releases the official CMAT notification and information bulletin.
- Registration: Candidates complete the online application form within the specified dates.
- Application correction: NTA may provide a correction facility as per the official schedule.
- Exam city intimation: Candidates receive information about their allotted examination city before the exam.
- Admit card: The admit card is released before the examination.
- Examination: Candidates appear for CMAT at the allotted centre.
- Answer key: NTA releases the provisional answer key and allows candidates to raise challenges as per the prescribed procedure.
- Result: NTA releases the CMAT result/scorecard after completion of the examination process.
For recommended books and study resources, candidates can explore the CMAT Books 2027 guide.
CMAT Exam Timing 2027
The CMAT 2027 exam duration is expected to be 3 hours (180 minutes). However, the exact exam timing, reporting time and shift details will be confirmed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the official notification and admit card. In the previous CMAT schedule, NTA specified the exam duration as 180 minutes but announced the exact timing separately. The tentative CMAT 2027 Exam Timing is given below:
| Particulars | Exam Timing Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Expected Exam Timing | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Expected Reporting Time | To be announced by NTA |
| Gate Closing Time | To be announced by NTA |
| Number of Shifts | To be confirmed |
| Language | English |
Candidates can practise with CMAT Previous Year Question Papers to understand the question types and exam format.
CMAT Exam Date 2027 FAQs
What is CMAT exam date 2027?
CMAT 2027 is expected to be conducted in January 2027. The exact exam date will be announced by NTA.
When will CMAT 2027 registration start?
CMAT 2027 registration is expected to begin in October 2026. The official registration dates are yet to be announced.
When will the CMAT 2027 answer key be released?
The CMAT 2027 provisional answer key is expected to be released after the examination, likely in late January or February 2027. The official date will be announced by NTA.
When will the CMAT 2027 result be declared?
The CMAT 2027 result is expected in February 2027. The exact result date will be announced by NTA.
Where can I check the official CMAT 2027 exam date?
Candidates should check the official CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in for the latest notification, examination schedule and other official updates.
Is CMAT conducted once a year?
CMAT has generally been conducted as an annual national-level entrance examination by NTA. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the applicable examination cycle.
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