- By Swati Kumar
- Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
CMAT Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency has uploaded the provisional answer key along with response sheets for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. This is the provisional answer key, and candidates will be allowed to raise objections against incorrect answers. Once all objections are resolved, NTA will release the CMAT final answer key on its official portal, cmat.nta.nic.in.
The CMAT 2026 exam was held in a single session on January 25. There will be no normalization of scores. The CMAT percentile for each candidate will be determined based on their actual CMAT score.
CMAT Answer Key 2026: Steps To Download
Here’s how you can download the CMAT provisional answer key and response sheet PDF from the official website.
Step 1: Visit the NTA CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the “CMAT Answer Key 2026” official link on the homepage.
Step 3: Enter your application number and password.
Step 4: The CMAT answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Download it and save it for future reference.
CMAT Answer Key 202: Objection Process And Fee
In case of any errors in the CMAT provisional answer key, candidates will have the option to challenge it through the official objection portal. A non-refundable fee of Rs 200 has to be paid for each objection submitted. Objections must be supported by valid reasoning and will be evaluated by subject matter experts.
Here is how you can challenge the CMAT provisional answer key:
Step 1: Go to the official website at cmat.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the “CMAT Answer Key Objection” tab.
Step 3: Click on the raise objection option and select the question IDs you want to challenge.
Step 4: Upload all supporting documents in PDF format.
Step 5: Pay the required fee.
Once all objections against the provisional answer key have been resolved, NTA will release the CMAT final answer key. According to the previous year exam cycle, CMAT results 2026 are anticipated in the second week of February 2026. Candidates should remain attentive to official notifications regarding the CMAT results.