📍 CMAT 2026 Exam City Details – Official List Available
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 is a national-level MBA/PGDM entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The exam will be held on 25 January 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mod
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip as of January 15-16, 2026. This document serves as advance notice to help candidates plan their travel to the allotted exam city.
📅 CMAT 2026: Key Exam Dates
| Event | Date / Timing |
| City Intimation Slip Release | Released (Jan 15-16, 2026) |
| Admit Card Release | Expected by January 20-22, 2026 |
| CMAT 2026 Exam Date | January 25, 2026 |
| Exam Shifts | Shift 1: 9 AM – 12 PM |
NTA has released CMAT 2026 Exam City details for candidates appearing in the examination.
📥 How to Download Your City Intimation Slip
- Visit the Official Website: Go to cmat.nta.nic.in or exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
- Login: Click on the “CMAT 2026 City Intimation” link.
- Enter Credentials: Provide your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the Security Pin (Captcha).
- View & Save: Check your allotted city and download the PDF for your records.
Important Note: This city slip is NOT your admit card. The actual exam center (venue address) and shift time will only be revealed on the Admit Card, which is expected to be released around January 21-22, 2026.
🏙️ CMAT 2026 Exam Cities – State-Wise List
NTA has released the exam centre list for CMAT 2026, which includes over 100+ cities across India where candidates can appear for the exam.
Here are some key CMAT exam cities (complete list is huge):
📍 Key CMAT 2026 Exam Cities
| Region | Major State | Representative Exam Cities |
| North | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Meerut, Bareilly, Noida/Greater Noida |
| Delhi-NCR | New Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad | |
| Punjab/HR | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kurukshetra | |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Bikaner | |
| West | Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Thane, Kolhapur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot | |
| South | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli | |
| Telangana/AP | Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur | |
| East | West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur |
| Bihar | Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur | |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur |
👉 Complete city list is included in the official information bulletin published by NTA.
📝 Important Points to Remember
- Not an Admit Card: The city slip only mentions the city. The exact venue name, address, and reporting time will be printed only on the final Admit Card.
- No Changes Allowed: NTA generally does not entertain requests to change the allotted exam city once the intimation slip is issued.
- Documentation: Ensure your application details match your ID proof. You will need a printed copy of the Admit Card (not this slip) to enter the exam hall.
📊 CMAT 2026 Exam Structure
The exam consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) spread across five sections, with a total of 400 marks ($+4$ for correct, $-1$ for incorrect).
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation (20 Qs)
- Logical Reasoning (20 Qs)
- Language Comprehension (20 Qs)
- General Awareness (20 Qs)
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship (20 Qs)
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🪪 City Allotment & Intimation Slip
📌 During form filling, candidates chose preferred exam cities (up to 4).
📌 Final exam city allotment will be mentioned on the CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip.
📌 This slip tells you which city your exam centre is in (but not the exact centre address).
📌 The detailed exam centre name & address will be on the CMAT 2026 Admit Card.
👉 City intimation slip is usually released a few weeks before the exam, often in mid-January 2026.
📌 Important Tips for Candidates
✅ Choose preferred cities in order of travel convenience
During form filling, you could select cities based on where you live or can travel easily.
✅ Once allotted, your exam city cannot be changed after the correction window closes.
✅ City Intimation Slip helps you plan travel before admit card is released.
📝 Quick Summary
- Exam Name: CMAT 2026
- Exam Date: 25 January 2026 (CBT mode)
- City Intimation Slip: Released before admit card
- Cities: Over 100+ cities across India (Port Blair, Vijayawada, Patna, Guwahati, Delhi, Ahmedabad, etc.)
- Centre Allotment: Mentioned on admit card (with address)
NTA has released CMAT 2026 exam city details. Candidates can check city intimation slip and exam centre information here.
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