CMAT 2026 Correction window, Correction steps, any fees, why to do correction

Last updated on November 18th, 2025 at 02:46 pm

CMAT 2026 Correction Window Dates Changed. The CMAT 2026 Correction window will open from November 26 and candidates can edit application till November 28, 2025.

The registration process will end on November 18, it may extendas per trends. The correction window will open after two days of closure of application form. The dates mentioned by NTA is tentative, if the application submission’s date is extendedable then correction window will open two days after that date.

The dates are November 26 to November 28, 2025. Though Opening date is given right but closing date has two different date on the notice and information bulletin. During this period, candidates can make necessary updates or corrections to their submitted application forms, such as changes in name, parents’ name, date of birth, exam centre, photograph, signature, category details, etc.

It is advisable for all candidates to check their application form which they have submitted. They should check if all the input submitted by them is correct or not.

Candidates can access the correction window by logging in to the official CMAT website (cmat.nta.nic.in) using their Application Number and Password. It is important to note that you can make changes during this limited time, and requests for corrections after the window closes will not be accepted.

This correction window follows the registration period that ends on November 17 2025 and fee submission’s last date is 18 November 2025. Candidates should carefully review and edit their application details during this time to avoid any discrepancies.

CMAT 2026, the crucial correction dates are:

• Correction Window Opens: November 20, 2025
• Correction Window Closes: November 22, 2025

Candidates should regularly visit the official CMAT website for all updates and official announcements.

For making corrections in the CMAT 2026 application form during the correction window, candidates need to upload or have the following documents ready:

• Passport-size photograph (recent, clear, white background, 10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Scanned signature (black pen on white paper, 4 KB to 30 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable, 50 KB to 300 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Valid category certificate (if applying under reserved categories)
• Other supporting documents may require depending on the correction (e.g., revised or corrected certificates)

Candidates must ensure all uploaded documents meet the required size and format specifications to avoid rejection. You can make corrections typically for details like name, date of birth, category, exam centre, photograph, signature, and PwD status.

CMAT 2026, here are the deadlines and fees related to application correction:

• Last date to submit the CMAT 2026 application fee: November 18, 2025 (till 11:50 PM)
• CMAT 2026 application form correction window opens: November 20, 2025
• CMAT 2026 application form correction window closes: November 21, 2025 (till 11:50 PM)

Fees for CMAT 2026 registration

• General male candidates: INR 2,500
• Female candidates: INR 1,150
• SC/ST male candidates: INR 1,250
• SC/ST female and transgender candidates: INR 1,250

Correction process:

• Candidates can edit limited fields like photograph, signature, exam center, category details during the correction window.
• Corrections must be done online via the official CMAT portal (cmat.nta.nic.in) by logging in with application credentials.
• No extra fees are charged specifically for corrections if made during the correction window.
• Candidates should ensure all details and documents meet the required specifications during corrections.

Summary of key dates and fees:

Activity	Date	Fee (INR)
Application fee payment deadline	November 18, 2025 (11:50 PM)	2500 (Gen Male), 1150 (Female), 1250 (SC/ST)
Application correction window	November 20-21, 2025 (11:50 PM)	No extra fee (if correction within window)

Exam Day must follow instructions

Candidates MUST carry the following documents on the day of examination at the test centre.In the absence of these documents, candidates will not be allowed to sit for the examination.
a) Print copy of Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.

b) One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at Centre during the examination.

c) Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired) – School Identity Card/ PAN card/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.

d) PwD/PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer, if claiming the relaxation under PwD/PwBD category or PwD/PwBD Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examination to write as per Annexures given in Information Bulletin, if claiming the relaxation
under PwD/PwBD category.

e) A simple transparent Ball Point Pen.

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