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CMAT 2027

National Test Agency

CMAT is one of the main management entrance exams in India accepted by top MBA colleges in India. The top MBA colleges in India accepting CMAT scores are Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, JBIMS Mumbai, and WeSchool Mumbai. There are around 1039 MBA colleges in India accepting CMAT scores out of which 929 are private and 101 are government MBA colleges.

Last updated: 8 Oct 2026

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Admit Card

Updated 8 October 2026Published 8 October 2026

NTA will release the CMAT 2027 admit card in the third week of January 2027 at the official portalcmat.nta.nic.in. Based on previous trends, NTA releases the CMAT hall ticket approximately four to five days before the exam. The CMAT 2027 exam is expected on 24 January 2027.

  • NTA will release the CMAT 2027 admit card in the third week of January 2027 at cmat.nta.nic.in

  • You can download your admit card using your application number and date of birth once it is live.

  • Details on the admit card include your name, roll number, exam centre, date, and shift.

  • Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

  • In case of discrepancy, contact NTA at 011-69227700 or cmat@nta.ac.in immediately.

  • Exam centre allotment cannot be changed once the admit card is issued.

  • NTA will release the CMAT City Intimation Slip 2027 in the first week of January 2027, before the admit card, to help you plan travel.

What is CMAT Admit Card 2027?

The CMAT 2027 admit card is the official entry document issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to every registered student. NTA will upload the hall ticket on the official portal at cmat.nta.nic.in in January 2027. It confirms your registration and grants you permission to sit in the exam.

You cannot appear in the exam without a valid printed admit card — no digital copy is accepted at the exam centre.

The admit card contains your name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, reporting time, gate closure time, and the full address of your allotted exam centre. Invigilators at the exam hall use it alongside a valid photo ID to verify your identity before seating you. Your CMAT 2027 admit card will also carry a QR code that is scanned at the entry gate.

The admit card will not be sent by post — you must download it from the official website.

Note: Downloading and printing the CMAT 2027 admit card is completely free. Do not pay anyone who offers it as a service.

CMAT Admit Card 2027 Release Date

NTA will release the CMAT 2027 admit card approximately four to five days before the exam, consistent with the pattern from 2025 and 2026. With the CMAT 2027 exam expected on 24 January 2027, the admit card is expected around 19–20 January 2027. The official notification will confirm the exact release date and time.

CMAT Admit Card 2027: Important Dates

All dates below are expected based on previous CMAT cycles. NTA has not released the official 2027 schedule as of August 2026. Bookmark this page and check cmat.nta.nic.infor official announcements.

Date

Event

October 2026 (Expected)

CMAT 2027 Official Notification Release

October–November 2026 (Expected)

CMAT 2027 Registration Start

November–December 2026 (Expected)

CMAT 2027 Registration End

December 2026 (Expected)

Application Correction Window

First week of January 2027 (Expected)

CMAT 2027 City Intimation Slip Release

19–20 January 2027 (Expected)

CMAT Admit Card 2027 Release

24 January 2027 (Expected)

CMAT 2027 Exam (CBT Mode, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

February 2027 (Expected)

CMAT 2027 Result Declaration

Source: NTA CMAT Official Website

CMAT Admit Card: Past Trends

NTA consistently releases the CMAT admit card three to five days before the exam. Since 2025, the exam has moved to January. Use the table below to understand when to expect the 2027 admit card.

Year

Exam Date

Admit Card Release Date

Days Before Exam

CMAT 2026

25 January 2026

21 January 2026

4 days

CMAT 2025

25 January 2025

20 January 2025

5 days

CMAT 2024

May 2024

Early May 2024

3–5 days

CMAT 2023

4 May 2023

30 April 2023

4 days

CMAT City Intimation Slip 2027

NTA will release the CMAT 2027 City Intimation Slip in the first week of January 2027, approximately two weeks before the exam. This document tells you the city and general area where your exam centre is located. It helps you plan travel and book accommodation in advance, so you are not scrambling for arrangements close to exam day.

You do not need to carry the City Intimation Slip to the exam hall. It is a planning tool only. The complete exam centre address, reporting time, gate closure time, and hall number will appear on your CMAT 2027 admit card, which NTA releases closer to the exam.

Note: The City Intimation Slip is not a substitute for the admit card. You must download and carry a printed copy of the full CMAT 2027 admit card on exam day — the City Intimation Slip alone will not get you entry into the exam hall.

CMAT Admit Card 2027 vs City Intimation Slip: Key Differences

Feature

City Intimation Slip

Admit Card

Expected Release

First week of January 2027 (~2 weeks before exam)

19–20 January 2027 (4–5 days before exam)

Contains Exam Centre Address

No — city and area only

Yes — full address with pin code

Contains Roll Number

No

Yes

Contains Shift Timing

No

Yes

Mandatory to Carry on Exam Day

No

Yes — without it, entry is denied

Purpose

Travel and accommodation planning

Mandatory entry document for the exam hall

How to Download CMAT Admit Card 2027

Once released in January 2027, you can download the CMAT 2027 admit card from the NTA portal using your registration credentials. The entire process takes less than two minutes. Follow these steps:

  1. Once released on 19–20 January 2027, visit the official website at cmat.nta.nic.in.

  2. Click on the "CMAT Admit Card 2027" link on the homepage.

  3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in the login fields.

  4. Click Submit or Login to proceed.

  5. Your CMAT 2027 admit card will appear on screen — verify all details carefully before downloading.

  6. Download the admit card as a PDF and take a colour printout on A4 paper.

  7. Keep at least two to three copies — one for the exam, one for counselling, and one as backup.

Check all details on your admit card immediately after downloading — contact NTA at once if you spot any error, as corrections may not be possible after a certain date.

Details Mentioned on CMAT Admit Card 2027

Your CMAT 2027 admit card will carry all the information needed to verify your identity and seat you at the correct test centre. Check every entry carefully as soon as you download the document — any mismatch with your original ID must be flagged to NTA immediately.

Detail

Description

Candidate’s Name

As registered in the CMAT 2027 application form

Father’s Name

As entered during registration

Date of Birth

As entered during registration

Application Number / Roll Number

Unique identifier assigned by NTA for CMAT 2027

Category

General / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD

Exam Date

Scheduled date of the CMAT 2027 exam

Exam Shift / Timing

Shift time (e.g., 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Reporting Time

Time by which you must arrive at the exam centre

Gate Closure Time

Deadline for entry — no student is allowed inside after this time

Exam Centre Name

Name of your allotted CMAT test centre

Exam Centre Address

Full address including city, state, and pin code

Candidate’s Photograph

Passport-size photo as uploaded during registration

Candidate’s Signature

As uploaded in the application form

QR Code / Barcode

Scanned at the exam centre entry gate for verification

Important Instructions

Exam rules, prohibited items, and reporting guidelines printed on the admit card

Documents to Carry Along with CMAT Admit Card 2027

On exam day, you must carry your printed CMAT 2027 admit card and an original government-issued photo ID. The name and date of birth on your ID must match your admit card exactly. Entry to the exam hall will be denied if either document is missing or does not match.

You must carry a hard copy of the admit card and a valid original photo ID — entry will be denied without both.

Document

Notes

Printed Admit Card

Colour printout on A4; photograph must be clearly legible; carry 2–3 copies

Passport-Size Photographs

2–3 copies; the same photo as uploaded in the CMAT application form

Aadhaar Card

Most widely accepted; masked or e-Aadhaar is also valid

PAN Card

Valid government-issued photo ID

Voter ID

Must carry a photograph

Passport

Must be valid and unexpired

Driving Licence

Must carry a photograph

School / College Photo ID

Acceptable for students who do not have a government-issued document

Note: CMAT 2027 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). You do not need to carry pens, pencils, or stationery — the exam is conducted entirely on a computer terminal. A scratch pad will be provided at your seat for rough work.

CMAT Admit Card 2027: Important Instructions

NTA prints a set of important instructions on the CMAT admit card. Read them carefully before exam day. The key instructions are summarised below so you know exactly what to expect at the exam centre.

Report to the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam — late entry is not permitted after gate closure.

Guideline

Instruction

Reporting Time

Arrive at the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam start time. This allows time for biometric verification, frisking, and seating.

Gate Closure

The exam centre gate closes 30 minutes before the exam begins. Students arriving after gate closure will not be allowed inside, and no exception is made.

Identity Verification

Carry your original admit card and a valid photo ID. Invigilators will check both at the entry gate and again at your seat.

Prohibited Items

Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic devices, wallets, bags, books, notes, or any stationery into the exam hall.

Rough Work

Use only the scratch pad provided at the exam centre. Rough work on any other surface is not permitted.

Photograph Verification

Invigilators will match your face with the photograph on your admit card and ID. Carry the same photograph that you uploaded during registration.

Exam Centre Allotment

You cannot change your exam centre once the admit card is issued. Requests for centre relocation will not be entertained by NTA.

Dress Code

Avoid wearing heavy jewellery, rings, bracelets, earrings, or chains. Light half-sleeve clothing is recommended. Shoes with thick soles may be inspected.

Conduct During Exam

Any malpractice, unfair means, or impersonation leads to immediate disqualification. NTA may take legal action in serious cases.

Post-Exam

You must hand over the scratch pad to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall. Do not take it outside.

What to Do If There Is a Discrepancy in CMAT Admit Card 2027

Download your CMAT 2027 admit card as soon as NTA releases it and compare every detail against your application form. If you find an error — a misspelled name, wrong date of birth, incorrect category, or unclear photograph — act immediately. Do not wait until exam day to raise a concern, as corrections may not be possible at the last minute.

  1. Download the admit card and compare each field against your CMAT 2027 application confirmation email.

  2. Note the specific field with the error — name spelling, date of birth, category, photograph, or exam centre details.

  3. Contact NTA at 011-69227700 or 011-40759000 or write to cmat@nta.ac.in.

  4. Keep your application number, fee payment receipt, and a government-issued ID ready when you contact NTA.

  5. Follow NTA’s instructions for reissue or correction of the admit card.

  6. If the error is minor and NTA does not reissue the card before the exam, carry your supporting documents — original ID, application confirmation — and explain the discrepancy to the invigilator on exam day.

Note: NTA does not allow a change of exam centre after the admit card is issued. Do not request centre relocation — such requests are not entertained under any circumstances.

CMAT 2027 Helpline

For any query related to your CMAT 2027 admit card, registration, or exam centre, reach NTA through the following channels:

Mode

Details

Phone

011-69227700 / 011-40759000

Email

cmat@nta.ac.in

Official Website

cmat.nta.nic.in

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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