The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the City Intimation Slip for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 shortly, as per ongoing updates on January 16, 2026. This advance document will inform registered candidates about their allotted examination city for the computer-based test, which is set to take place on January 25, 2026. The slip will be available for download on the official portal cmat.nta.nic.in through candidate login. The authority has not announced further details yet on the precise release time or date, though it is anticipated in the coming days ahead of the admit card issuance.
CMAT 2026 Examination Overview
According to the official schedule released by the National Testing Agency, the CMAT 2026 will evaluate candidates for admission to management programmes in AICTE-approved institutions for the academic session 2026-27. The exam will be conducted in two shifts on a single day:
Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The test will cover five sections – Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship – with a total of 100 questions carrying 400 marks. Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while an incorrect response attracts a penalty of -1 mark. No sectional time limits apply, and the exam will be held in over 120 cities across India, with at least one centre in each city.
City Intimation Slip Purpose and Access
The City Intimation Slip serves as preliminary information on the test city allotted, typically aligning with the candidate’s first preference from the application form. It precedes the release of the full admit card, which will include detailed slot, centre address, and reporting instructions. Candidates must download the slip using their application number and password. The NTA advises regular monitoring of the official website for activation of the download link.
Steps to Download CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip
Once released, candidates can follow these steps to access the document:
Click on the link for “CMAT 2026 City Intimation Slip” or the relevant candidate activity section.
Log in using your application number and password.
View the allotted test city on screen.
Download and print a copy for reference.
The slip does not serve as the admit card; candidates will need the hall ticket for entry to the examination centre.
Next Steps and Important Notes
Following the city intimation, the CMAT 2026 admit card is expected to be released a few days prior to the exam date. The recruitment applies nationwide for MBA/PGDM admissions through scores accepted by participating institutions. For any queries, candidates can contact the NTA helpdesk at cmat@nta.ac.in or the provided phone numbers. Aspirants are urged to rely exclusively on the official NTA portal for authentic updates and avoid third-party sources to prevent misinformation.
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