CMAT 2027 registration: not out yet, upload sizes from 2026
NTA has not announced CMAT 2027 registration dates. In the 2026 cycle the photo was a JPG of 10-200KB, the signature a JPG of 10-50KB, and certificates PDFs of 50-300KB. Prepare these files now and read the 2027 bulletin when it appears.
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NTA has not published a CMAT 2027 notice yet. The home page and public notices list on cmat.nta.nic.in still show only the CMAT 2026 cycle (checked on 18 October 2026), so any registration date you see elsewhere is a guess. When the 2027 form opens, expect it to look like last year's: a JPG photo of 10-200KB and a JPG signature of 10-50KB.
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CMAT upload sizes (2026 cycle, the latest official figures)
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 200 | Not specified | Colour or black and white, 80% of the face visible with ears, white background, no mask |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 50 | Not specified | Clearly legible |
| PwD/PwBD/UDID certificate | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Only if applicable | |
| Scribe photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 200 | Not specified | Own-scribe cases only |
| Scribe signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 to 50 | Not specified | Own-scribe cases only |
| Scribe qualification | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Own-scribe cases only | |
| Scribe undertaking | 50 to 300 | Not specified | Own-scribe cases only |
Source: NTA, CMAT 2026 Information Bulletin (October 2025). The 2027 bulletin may change these numbers, so read its upload section before you resize anything.
What the 2026 cycle looked like
Use this only to plan your timing, not as the 2027 schedule. For CMAT 2026, applications ran from 17 October to 17 November 2025, the last date for paying the fee was 18 November 2025, and the correction window was 20 to 22 November 2025.
The fee was Rs 2,500 for general male candidates and Rs 1,250 for everyone else listed: general female, third gender, and Gen-EWS, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and OBC-NCL candidates. Bank or gateway charges and GST were extra. The bulletin left the exam date as "to be announced later on the website".
Get your files ready now
- Take the photo against a plain white wall. Stand in daylight and keep both ears visible, because the bulletin asks for 80% of the face including ears.
- Resize it into 10-200KB. A 20-50KB result from the photo resizer sits inside the range.
- Sign on plain white paper. Photograph it flat and run it through the signature resizer to land between 10KB and 50KB.
- Check both files on your phone. Open each one at full size, and if you cannot read the signature, the portal reviewer cannot either.
The bulletin warns that a blurred photo or signature gets the application rejected with no option for correction or revision. That is the one mistake to avoid. For help with the signature itself, see how to scan a signature on your phone, and for the background see white background photos for exam forms.
When will CMAT 2027 registration start?
NTA has not said. Watch the notices page on cmat.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. A real announcement is a public notice or information bulletin on those sites, not a coaching page or a news site's prediction.
Which colleges accept CMAT, and do I need coaching?
The 2026 bulletin says the CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, and constituent and affiliated colleges. NTA does not run counselling: you apply separately to each participating institution with your score, each one releases its own cut-off, and the selection may include a group discussion and personal interview. The application needs no coaching certificate, so whether to join a batch is your call, not a form requirement.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo is JPG/JPEG, 10-200KB, white background, face and ears clear.
- Signature is JPG/JPEG, 10-50KB, readable at full size.
- Disability certificate, if you have one, is a PDF of 50-300KB. Use compress PDF to 200KB if the scan is too big.
- Photo and signature are your own. The bulletin treats someone else's as unfair means.
- You have saved the confirmation page after the fee payment.
The 2026 bulletin set a correction window for the "particulars of application form" (20 to 22 November 2025, online only) but the bulletin text does not list which fields it covered. Read the correction notice of the 2027 cycle before you count on changing a photo or signature.
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Frequently asked questions
CMAT 2027 ka registration kab start hoga?
NTA has not announced it yet. The home page and public notices of cmat.nta.nic.in show only the CMAT 2026 cycle as of 18 October 2026. Dates on other sites are guesses until NTA publishes a public notice or the information bulletin.
CMAT 2027 exam date kya hai?
There is no official 2027 exam date at the time of writing. The 2026 bulletin left the exam date as "to be announced later on the website", so watch cmat.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
CMAT 2027 ka syllabus kahan milega aur PDF kaise download karein?
It comes with the information bulletin on cmat.nta.nic.in once the 2027 cycle opens. The 2026 test covered Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Which colleges accept CMAT scores for admission?
The 2026 bulletin says the score is accepted by all AICTE-approved institutions, university departments, and constituent and affiliated colleges. You apply to each participating institution separately with your score. Each sets its own cut-off and may hold a group discussion and personal interview.
Is coaching or a batch compulsory for CMAT 2027?
No. The application asks for your details, a photo, a signature and, if applicable, disability or scribe documents. Joining a batch is a personal choice.
Can I change my photo after submitting the CMAT form?
The 2026 bulletin gave a correction window for the particulars of the application form (20 to 22 November 2025) but does not list the fields in its text. It also says a blurred or unidentifiable photo or signature leads to rejection with no correction, so check both before you submit.
CMAT 2027 ki registration fees kitni hai?
The 2027 fee is not announced. For CMAT 2026 it was Rs 2,500 for general male candidates and Rs 1,250 for the other listed groups, plus bank or gateway charges.
Sources
- NTA, CMAT 2026 Information Bulletin (checked 2026-10)
- NTA CMAT website (home page and public notices) (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.