CMAT 2027 Registration Date and Exam Date: 7 February
NTA’s Examination Calendar 2027 lists the CMAT 2027 exam date as 7 February 2027 — a change from the January date used in the previous two years. NTA states dates in the calendar may still be adjusted, with the final date confirmed only in the CMAT 2027 Information Bulletin. Registration has not opened; it is expected in October 2026.
Key dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration start | Expected: October 2026 | Expected — not confirmed |
| Exam date | 7 February 2027 | On NTA’s Examination Calendar 2027 — provisional, final date confirmed only in the CMAT 2027 Information Bulletin |
CMAT is accepted by a large number of AICTE-approved institutes, which is why it is a common fallback after a low or missed CAT. Because these dates are only expected, check the official notification when it is published.
Colleges accepting CMAT (131 in our directory)
| College | City | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Millia IslamiaCentre for Management Studies Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | 65–80 %ile | ₹0.5 L | n/a | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| BK SchoolB. K. School of Professional and Management Studies | Ahmedabad | 40–55 %ile | ₹0.8 L | 5.1 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| FMS MSU BarodaFaculty of Management Studies Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Vadodara | 40–55 %ile | ₹0.8 L | 7.3 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| MLSU UdaipurFaculty of Management Studies Mohanlal Sukhadia University | Udaipur | 50–60 %ile | ₹1.2 L | n/a | CMAT, MAT, CUET-PG |
| KIMS DharwadKousali Institute of Management Studies Karnatak University | Hubli-Dharwad | 40–50 %ile | ₹1.5 L | n/a | PGCET, KMAT, CMAT |
| DIEMSDeogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies | Aurangabad | 40–50 %ile | ₹1.6 L | 4 LPA | MAH-CET, CMAT, ATMA |
| DAIMSRDr. Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies and Research | Nagpur | 40–55 %ile | ₹1.8 L | 2.6 LPA | MAH-CET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| SRLIMS. R. Luthra Institute of Management | Surat | 40–50 %ile | ₹2 L | 3.4 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| IMK TrivandrumInstitute of Management in Kerala University of Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 40–55 %ile | ₹2.1 L | 3.5 LPA | KMAT, CMAT |
| SMS CUSATSchool of Management Studies CUSAT | Kochi | 70–85 %ile | ₹2.2 L | 8.6 LPA | CMAT, KMAT |
| CUSATCochin University of Science and Technology | Kochi | 70–85 %ile | ₹2.2 L | 8.6 LPA | CMAT, KMAT |
| SIOMSinhgad Institute of Management | Pune | 40–55 %ile | ₹2.5 L | 4.6 LPA | MAH-CET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
Cheapest first. Showing up to 12 of 131. Confirm the current fee and cut-off with the institute.
Frequently asked questions
When does CMAT 2027 registration start?
Expected in the second week of October 2026, per MBAUniverse (updated 23 September 2026). It is not confirmed until the official notification is published.
When is the CMAT 2027 exam?
NTA’s Examination Calendar 2027 lists 7 February 2027. It is provisional until the CMAT 2027 Information Bulletin confirms it.
Do colleges accept CMAT instead of CAT?
Yes, many do. The table below lists the cheapest colleges in our directory that accept CMAT; check each institute’s cut-off.
Sources & methodology
Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.