The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 will be conducted by the NTA on January 25, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode across more than 120 cities nationwide.
Candidates who have registered for the exam can expect the city intimation slip — the advance notification of the exam city allotted to them — to be released soon on the official NTA-CMAT portal (exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT). The admit card for CMAT 2026 — containing full exam-day information including exact test center address, reporting time and shift details — is also expected to be issued in the third week of January 2026 ahead of the exam. These updates are crucial for candidates to plan travel and logistics well before the January exam date.
Latest Updates:
- NTA CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip (OUT Soon) – Exam Portal
How to Download the City Intimation Slip
Once the city intimation slip is released, candidates can download it by:
- Visiting the official NTA-CMAT website – Click Here
- Logging in with their CMAT application number and password.
- Clicking on the ‘City Intimation Slip’ link to view and download the PDF.
Make sure to use the correct login credentials and download the slip as soon as it is available, as it helps with timely travel planning.
Information Included in the CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip
The CMAT city intimation slip typically provides:
- Candidate’s name and application number
- Allotted exam city
- Exam date
- Basic instructions
It does not include the exact test centre address, reporting time, shift or room number — these details will be part of the admit card released later.
When Will the Admit Card Be Released?
While NTA has not yet publicly confirmed the admit card date, it is likely that the CMAT 2026 admit card will be released about 4–7 days before the exam — around late January 2026, likely in the third week of January. Once published, candidates will be able to download the admit card using their application number and date of birth/password from the same official portal.
Difference Between CMAT 2026 City Slip and Admit Card
It’s important for candidates to understand the distinction:
- City Intimation Slip: Informs you of the exam city allocated — useful for planning travel and accommodation ahead of time.
- Admit Card: The official hall ticket required for entry into the exam centre, containing detailed exam centre address, date, session/shift, reporting time, photograph, signature and exam-day instructions.
The city slip is a preliminary document; the admit card is mandatory and will be checked on exam day.
Other Important Information
The CMAT 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode and is a national-level entrance test widely accepted by AICTE-approved management colleges for admission into MBA/PGDM programs across India. Over 1,000+ institutes use CMAT scores for admission, making timely access to the city slip and admit card essential for candidates’ planning and preparation. While the city slip helps in early logistics planning, the admit card remains the document required to sit in the exam.