The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is set to be conducted tomorrow, January 25, 2026. For thousands of candidates aspiring to secure admission to the country’s top MBA colleges, this exam is a crucial
milestone in their careers. Conducted by the NTA, the CMAT is a computer-based test (CBT) that assesses candidates’ reasoning, language skills, and general awareness.
The NTA has issued stringent guidelines for the CMAT exam, and failure to comply can result in expulsion from the examination centre. It is important to understand all the details, from downloading the form to what to bring inside the exam hall and what not to. Students must familiarise themselves with the “last-minute checklist” for CMAT 2026, which includes guidelines on the dress code, required documents, and exam centre protocols.
CMAT 2026: What to carry to the exam centre?
Candidates must not forget to carry the following items while going to the CMAT exam centre:
– Admit Card: A colour printout downloaded from the NTA website.
– Identity Card: Original copy of Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
– Photograph: The same passport size photograph that was uploaded in the application form.
– Self-Declaration Form: The pre-filled ‘Undertaking’ enclosed with the admit card.
CMAT Dress Code Guidelines:
The CMAT has a strict dress code to prevent cheating through technical devices:
– Simple clothes: Avoid wearing clothes with big buttons, embroidery, or heavy pockets.
– Footwear: Thick-soled shoes are not allowed. Simple sandals or slippers are the safest option.
– Jewellery and Metal: Do not wear rings, chains, earrings, or any kind of metal jewellery.
CMAT Exam Centre Guidelines:
– Reporting Time: Arrive at the reporting time specified on your CMAT admit card. Entry will not be permitted after the gates close.
– Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, digital watches, calculators, bags, and any papers (except the admit card) are not allowed inside.
– Rough Work: Paper and pen/pencil will be provided at the centre for rough work, which must be returned after the examination.
– Biometric Attendance: Your photo and fingerprints will be taken at the centre, so do not apply henna or ink on your hands.
