CMAT 2026 Answer Key Released: Download PDF, Check Response Sheet & Raise Objections

The CMAT 2026 Answer key has been released today. The CMAT answer key objection window will also be opened along with the PDF release, for candidates to raise objections. The final answer key will be released after all objections are verified. The CMAT 2026 result is prepared based on the outcome of the NTA CMAT 2026 answer key objection evaluation. The CMAT percentile is calculated for all candidates from their raw CMAR score. 

The Common Management Admission Test 2026 is conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency) and is a national-level entrance exam for admission to Management programs. 

How to download the CMAT 2026 Answer Key?

The CMAT 2026 answer key is released in online mode. Candidates must follow the steps given below to download. 

• Open the official website of NTA CMAT 
• Click on the ‘CMAT 2026 Answer Key’ tab
• Log in with your Application Number and Password
• The answer key and response sheet will be displayed 
• Click on download and save the CMAT Answer key 2026 PDF

CMAT 2026 Answer Key: Details Required 

To download the answer key, response sheet, and question paper, candidates need the following information: 

• Application Number: The unique Id you receive after registering for CMAT 2026 
• Password: Your login passkey created during registration 
• Date of Birth: As alternative or login details (If required)

CMAT 2026 Answer Key: Challenge Process 

To challenge the official CMAT 2026 answer key, candidates must fill out the form available in the dashboard: 

• Go to the CMAT 2026 website 
• Click on the answer key objection tab 
• Select the raise objection option
• Select question IDs 
• Upload supporting documents in PDF 
• Pay the fee for the CMAT answer key objection

Must Check: MAT 2026 Exam Schedule

CMAT 2026 Answer Key: FAQs

Ques. Who releases the CMAT 2026 answer key?

Ans. The National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes the official CMAT 2026 answer key on the CMAT website. 

Ques. Where can students download the CMAT 2026 answer key and response sheet?

Ans. Once published, the answer key and response sheet can be downloaded from the official CMAT/NTA portal cmat.nta.nic.in by logging in with your application number and password/date of birth. 

Ques. What is the candidate response sheet?

Ans. The response sheet shows the answers you marked during the exam. You should compare these with the official answer key to calculate your tentative score. 

Ques. How do students calculate their CMAT 2026 score answer key?

Ans. Students must apply the CMAT marking scheme:

• +4 marks for each correct answer
• –1 mark for each incorrect answer
• 0 marks for unattempted questions

Ques. Is the final answer key challengeable?

Ans. No, candidates cannot challenge the final answer key after it’s published.