CMAT 2027: dates, pattern, fee and eligibility
CMAT 2027 is on 07 Feb 2027 (proposed/tentative, NTA calendar). The test is 180 minutes with about 100 questions. The application fee starts at ₹1,250.
Key dates
From the exam body’s own pages, checked 6 Nov 2026.
Pattern, marking and eligibility
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
| Sections | Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation · 20 Logical Reasoning · 20 Language Comprehension · 20 General Awareness · 20 Innovation & Entrepreneurship · 20 (CMAT 2026 bulletin (held for AY 2026-27); CMAT 2027 bulletin not yet published) source ↗ Each section is 20 questions x 4 marks = 80 marks; total 100 questions, 400 marks. No sectional time limits stated. |
| Total questions | 100 (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
| Total time (minutes) | 180 (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
| Marking | Correct: 4 Wrong: -1 Unattempted: 0 Tita: none stated (all questions are single-correct options) (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
| Eligibility | Graduation: Bachelor's degree in any discipline Final year allowed: true Work experience required: not listed in stated eligibility Citizenship: Indian citizen Age limit: none (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ Final-year candidates whose result is declared before admission commencement can apply. No minimum percentage in the NTA bulletin (AICTE norms apply). |
| Application fee (₹) | General: {"male":2500,"female":1250} Reserved: 1250 Reserved categories: Gen-EWS/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/OBC-NCL (male and female); third gender 1250 (CMAT 2026 bulletin (2027 fee not yet announced)) source ↗ |
| Score validity | Bulletin ties the CMAT 2026 score to admission for Academic Session 2026-27; no separate validity period stated (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
| Accepted by | Accepted by AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, constituent and affiliated colleges (CMAT 2026 bulletin) source ↗ |
What the exam body has not published
We leave these out rather than guess. Check the official site for updates.
- Attempts rule: No attempt-limit rule found in the CMAT 2026 bulletin; CMAT 2027 bulletin not yet released.
CMAT 2027 bulletin and registration not published yet (cmat.nta.nic.in, updated 2026-11-04). Pattern, fee and eligibility shown are CMAT 2026's and may change. Exam date 7 Feb 2027 is NTA-tentative.
CMAT 2027: common questions
When is CMAT 2027?
07 Feb 2027 (proposed/tentative, NTA calendar). Result: Not announced.
What is the CMAT 2027 exam pattern?
Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, 20 questions; Logical Reasoning, 20 questions; Language Comprehension, 20 questions; General Awareness, 20 questions; Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 20 questions.
What is the CMAT 2027 application fee?
General: Male: 2500; Female: 1250; Reserved: 1250; Reserved categories: Gen-EWS/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/OBC-NCL (male and female); third gender 1250.
Who can apply for CMAT 2027?
Graduation: Bachelor's degree in any discipline; Final year allowed: true; Work experience required: not listed in stated eligibility; Citizenship: Indian citizen; Age limit: none.