The CMI Entrance Exam Admit Card 2026 will be released after April 25, 2026, on the official website. Candidates whose application forms have been successfully submitted will be able to download the CMI Hall Ticket 2026 by logging into their registered accounts using their username and password. The CMI Admit Card 2026 will help test takers know their exam centre details and exam shift timings.

The CMI Entrance Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026, at multiple exam centres across the nation to assess candidates' domain knowledge and critical understanding of their selected courses. As per the CMI Exam Pattern 2026 for UG courses, candidates' knowledge will be tested through Numerical Answer Type questions, MCQs, short-answer questions, and descriptive formats. For PG/PhD courses, the exam will include MCQs and descriptive questions.

The CMI application process for the academic session 2026–2027 has been closed. The last date to fill out the CMI Application Form was April 4, 2026. Candidates interested in admission to the UG, PG, and PhD (except PhD in Physics) programmes offered by the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) were required to complete the registration form. Aspirants who wish to appear for the exam can find all the relevant details on this SciAstra page, including information about the CMI Entrance Exam 2026 dates, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, and result.

What is the CMI Entrance Exam?

The CMI Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the following programmes offered by the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI):

  1. BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3-year course)

  2. BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics (3-year course)

  3. MSc in Mathematics

  4. MSc in Computer Science

  5. MSc in Data Science

  6. PhD in Mathematics

  7. PhD in Computer Science

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CMI Entrance Exam 2026: Highlights

To get an overview of the CMI Entrance Exam 2026, check the following highlights:

CMI Entrance Exam Highlights

Exam conducting body

Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI)

Official website

https://www.cmi.ac.in/admissions/

Exam level

National

Exam frequency

Once a year

Offered courses

UG Courses

  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3-year course)

  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics (3-year course)

PG Courses

  • MSc in Mathematics

  • MSc in Computer Science

  • MSc in Data Science

PhD Courses

  • PhD in Mathematics

  • PhD in Computer Science

Exam medium

English

Exam Mode

Online

Colleges accepting the exam scores

Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI)

CMI Entrance Exam 2026: Important Dates

If you are going to appear for the CMI Entrance Exam 2026, you must know the important dates related to the exam. The CMI Entrance Exam 2026 dates are mentioned below:

Events

Dates

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Starts

March 2, 2026

Last Date for CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application

April 4, 2026

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card

After April 25, 2026

CMI Entrance Exam 2026

May 2, 2026

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key

First Week of June 2026 (Tentative)

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Results

Second Week of June 2026 (Tentative)

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the CMI Entrance Exam 2026, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria to avoid rejection of their candidature. Check out the CMI Entrance Exam 2026 eligibility criteria mentioned below.

Course

Eligibility Criteria

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science

Candidates will be required to pass their Class 12th standard or equivalent

BSc (Hons.) Mathematics and Physics

Candidates will be required to pass their Class 12th standard or equivalent

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science

Candidates will be required to pass their Class 12th standard or equivalent

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics

Candidates will be required to pass their Class 12th standard or equivalent

MSc in Mathematics:

Candidates will be required to pass their undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech) with a strong background in mathematics.

MSc in Computer Science

Candidates will be required to pass their undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech) with a strong background in computer science

MSc in Data Science

Candidates will be required to pass their undergraduate degree (BA, BSc, BE, BTech,) with a background in mathematics /statistics /computer science.

PhD in Mathematics:

Applicants need to pass BE /BTech /BSc(Math) /MSc(Math).

PhD in Computer Science:

Applicants need to pass BE /BTech/ MSc(CS)/MCA

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application Process

To fill out the CMI Entrance Exam 2026 application, candidates must visit the CMI admission portal. The steps to fill out the form are mentioned as:

  1. Go to the CMI’s official website – https://www.cmi.ac.in//

  2. Click on the “Admission” option.

  3. Click on the “application/registration”.

  4. Create a candidate login account.

  5. Fill out your name, date of birth and other personal details, educational details and address for communication.

  6. Pay the application fee to complete the application process.

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Pattern

The question paper of the CMI Entrance Exam 2026 will be based on the pattern of the exam. The exam patterns for UG, PG and PhD courses will be different. Check out the course-wise CMI Entrance Exam 2026 pattern below:

CMI Entrance Exam Pattern 2026

UG Courses

  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science (3-year course)

  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics (3-year course)

Section A: 21 Questions (40 marks)

Section B: 6 Questions (80 marks)

Total Marks: 120

MSc/PhD in Computer Science

Section A: 10 Questions (3 marks each)

Section B: 7 Questions (10 marks each)

Total Marks: 100

MSc/PhD in Mathematics

  • Part A will be screening-based and will have 10 Questions. Each question will carry 4 marks, and the maximum marks awarded to the candidate will be 40 Marks. Since the exam pattern will be screening-based, a candidate needs to score a minimum of not more than 20 marks. Also, candidates need to note that Part A will have more than 1 correct answer.

  • Part B will have 10 questions, where the candidate needs to attend to only 6 questions. Each question will carry 10 marks, and the maximum marks that can be awarded to the candidate will be 60 marks.

  • Time Duration: 3 hours of 180 minutes

The scores in both sections will be taken into account while making the final decision. You are advised to spend at least 90 minutes on Part B. To qualify for the PhD interview, you must obtain at least 15 Marks from among the starred questions.

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus

Before candidates start their CMI Entrance Exam 2026 preparation, they must know the exam syllabus. The PDFs for the CMI Entrance Exam 2026 syllabi for the UG, PG and PhD courses have been provided below:

Course Name

Syllabus PDF

BSc Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science

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MSc/PhD Computer Science

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MSc Data Science

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CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Admit Card

The CMI Entrance Exam 2026 admit card will be released on April 25, 2026 on the official portal. It will only be provided to candidates who successfully complete the application process and pay the application fee. To download the admit card, candidates can refer to the following steps:

  1. Go to the CMI Admission Portal.

  2. Log in to your candidate account.

  3. Click on the admit card link. (The link will be provided once the admit card is released.)

  4. Your admit card will appear on the screen.

  5. Click on the download option to save it as a PDF.

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Centres

In order to appear for the examination, applicants must carefully select the CMI exam centre 2026 while filling out the application form. It is advisable that candidates choose an exam centre from the available options (39 CMI exam Centres) that is closer to their present or correspondence address. After the release of the CMI Admit Card 2026, students should visit their allotted exam centre in advance to ensure a hassle-free examination experience.

Here is the list of CMI Entrance Exam Centres 2026:

State/City

Address

Agartala

Tripura Info.Com, VIP Road, Lichu Bagan, Near Music College, Tripura West, Agartala, Tripura 799010

Ahmedabad

iON Digital Zone iDZ 2 Odhav, 3rd Floor, Siddhivinayak Arcade, Near Barcelona Circle and TGV Hotel, S.P. Ring Road, Odhav, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382415

Allahabad (Prayagraj)

Madhu Vachaspati Inter College, Gautam Buddha Dwar, Near Sulem Sarai Bazar, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211011

Bangalore (Bengaluru)

Rain Cloud Technologies, #47/1, Ground Floor, 11th Cross, Balaji Nagar, Thigalarapalya Main Road, Peenya 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560058

Bhubaneswar

Radha Raman Assessment Services Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 680, Hanspal, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752101

Calicut (Kozhikode) – BS

Sky High Infotech, 4/785-A, Pootheri Arcade, 2nd Floor, Kadalundi Road, Near ESI Hospital, Feroke, Kozhikode, Kerala 673631

Calicut (Malappuram) – MSc/PhD Mathematics

Orphanage Polytechnic College, Company Parambu Rd 2, Edavanna, Malappuram, Kerala 676541

Calicut (Malappuram) – Other Exams

SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Rasia Nagar, Vazhayoor East PO, Vazhayur Ramanattukara Via, Malappuram, Kerala 673633

Chennai

iON Digital Zone iDZ Kovilambakkam, Fortune Towers, 1st & 2nd Floor, SH 109, 200 Feet Radial Road, Near Eachangadu Signal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600117

Cochin (Ernakulam)

iON Digital Zone iDZ Aluva, St Marys Arcade, Kuttamassery, Keezhmadu, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala 683105

Coimbatore

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science, Narasipuram Road, Thondamuthur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641109

Durgapur

Sarthak Educational Trust, ABS Academy, J.P Avenue, Sagarbhanga, Durgapur, West Bengal 713211

Goa (Mapusa)

First Infotech, Office No. A5, 3rd Floor, Centro Pedro Vicent Vaz, Opp. Mapusa Police Station, Mapusa, Goa 403507

Gurgaon (Gurugram)

DPG Degree College, Sector-34, Near Hero Honda Chowk, Behind Marble Market, Gurugram, Haryana 122004

Guwahati

iON Digital Zone iDZ Borjhar, e-COM Tower, 3rd & 4th Floor, VIP Road, Opp. St. Claret School, Guwahati, Assam 781015

Hyderabad

iON Digital Zone iDZ 2 Batasingaram, KKD Smart Infra Pvt. Ltd., Near Ramoji Film City, Rangareddy, Hyderabad, Telangana 501512

Imphal

Mark Academy, Changangei Uchekon, Airport Road, Imphal West, Manipur 795140

Indore

iON Digital Zone iDZ SAGE, Sage University, Rau-Dewas Bypass Road, Kailod Kartal, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452020

Jaipur

Yagyavalkya Institute of Technology, RIICO Industrial Area, Opp. Chokhi Dhani, Tonk Road, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022

Kanpur

iON Digital Zone iDZ 1 Hathipur, RND Jan Kalyan Sewa Samiti, Opp. Thana Maharajpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 209402

Kolkata

TCS Gito Bitan, Block DN, Plot No. 54 & 55, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091

Madurai

iON Digital Zone iDZ Kidaripatti, Latha Mathavan Engineering College, Kidaripatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625301

Mohali

iON Digital Zone iDZ Rhombus, Phase 9 Industrial Area, S.A.S Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 160062

Mumbai

iON Digital Zone iDZ Powai, Aurum IT Park, Morarji Nagar, Near Hotel Ramada, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087

Nagpur

Jindal Edutech Pvt Ltd, Jindal Logistics Park 2, Near Gondkhairi Toll Plaza, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440023

New Delhi

Indraprastha Public School, A-3, Rajeev Nagar, Begumpur, Opp. Rohini Sec-22, New Delhi 110086

Noida

iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector 62, C30/7A, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309

Paschim Medinipur

Salbani Institute of Technology, Bankibandh, Salboni, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal 721147

Patna

iON Digital Zone iDZ Sandalpur, Near Sandal Garden, Kumhrar, Patna, Bihar 800006

Pune

iON Digital Zone iDZ Ramtekdi 3, Sahayog Digital Hub, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra 411013

Raipur

iON Digital Zone iDZ Sarona, Parthivi Province, Sarona, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492099

Ranchi

iON Digital Zone iDZ Tupudana, Tupudana Industrial Area, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834003

Shillong

iON Digital Zone iDZ Qualapatty, Laxmi Plaza, Old GS Road, Shillong, Meghalaya 793002

Silchar

iON Digital Zone iDZ Sonai Road, Awalia Bazar, Sonai Road, Silchar, Assam 788006

Siliguri

iON Digital Zone iDZ Siliguri, Surendra Institute of Engineering and Management, Siliguri, West Bengal 734009

Srinagar

Brooklyn Computer Technology, Jawahar Nagar Chowk, Near SBI Bank, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 190008

Tiruchi (Tiruchirappalli)

AGN Infotech, Sidco Industrial Estate, Opp. NIT Trichy, Thuvakudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620015

Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)

Marian Engineering College, Menamkulam, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695582

Visakhapatnam

iON Digital Zone iDZ 2 Chinamushidiwada, Near NRI College, Pendurthi Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531173

CMI Entrance Exam 2026 Result

The CMI Entrance Exam 2026 result is likely to be released on the second week of June 2026 on the official CMI admission portal. Based on their scores in the CMI 2026 Entrance Exam, candidates will be selected for admission. To check the result, they can use the following steps:

  1. Go to the CMI Admission Portal.

  2. Log in to your candidate account.

  3. Click on the result link. (The link will be provided once the result is out.)

  4. Your scorecard will appear on the screen.

  5. Click on the download option to save it as a PDF.