The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to help AICTE-approved management institutes select suitable candidates for their postgraduate management programmes. The test is designed for students seeking admission to MBA, PGDM, and similar management courses in AICTE-recognized institutions across India. CMAT assesses candidates in areas such as quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness, providing a standardized evaluation for admission processes. The computer-based format ensures efficiency and accessibility for test-takers nationwide.

CMAT is open to Indian nationals who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results may also apply. There is no upper age limit. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria specified by the AICTE-approved institution they wish to apply to, as individual institutes may have additional requirements. No specific income or category-based reservations are mandated for appearing in CMAT itself, though participating institutes may apply their own reservation policies during admissions.

Candidates must register online through the official CMAT portal. After registration, they need to fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. Once registered, applicants can select their preferred test date and city from the available slots. A confirmation slip with the test details will be generated upon successful submission. Candidates should retain this slip and carry a valid photo ID to the test center on the scheduled date.