CMAT 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Released, Check Details Here

CMAT 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet have been officially released. This crucial update allows candidates to review their performance in the CMAT 2026 exam, conducted on January 25, 2026. The answer key provides correct solutions, while the response sheet displays individual candidate responses. This helps identify any discrepancies and enables candidates to raise objections if needed. Direct download links are now active for easy access.

CMAT 2026 Answer Key Release

CMAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key was released by NTA on January 31, 2026, just 6 days after the exam on January 25, available at cmat.nta.nic.in via candidate login (application number + DOB/password). Alongside response sheets, it allows score calculation across Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship sections (100 questions, 400 marks). 

CMAT 2026 Answer Key Objection Window

The objection window remains open till February 2 (11:50 PM), where candidates can challenge discrepancies (Rs 200 per question, non-refundable). NTA verifies valid objections before issuing the final answer key, expected alongside results on February 13. 

CMAT 2026 Answer key Important Dates

This section outlines the key dates related to the CMAT 2026 examination and the release of its answer key and response sheet. Candidates should note these dates for future reference and compliance.

CMAT 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet Release Notice

 Candidates can check the recently released notice here, provided below and download it from here as well as from the official website regarding the release of provisional answer key and objection window

CMAT 2026 Answer Key/Response Sheet Download Link

Candidates who appeared for the CMAT 2026 exam can use the provided link to access their response sheet and provisional  answer key. These documents are essential for estimating scores before the official CMAT 2026 results are declared in February.

The direct link to download the CMAT 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet is provided below:

CMAT 2026 Answer Key/Response Sheet Download Link 

How to Download CMAT 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet

This guide explains the step-by-step process to download the answer key and response sheet from the official NTA website. Following these instructions will help candidates retrieve their documents efficiently.

1. Visit the official NTA CMAT 2026 website: To be released.

2. Locate and click on either the 'CMAT 2026 Response Sheet link' or the 'CMAT 2026 Answer Key Link'.

3. The CMAT login page will appear. Enter your CMAT 2026 application number and password.

4. You can then view and download your CMAT 2026 Response Sheet as a PDF.

5. Similarly, click on the answer key link to download the CMAT 2026 answer key PDF.

Details Mentioned in CMAT 2026 Response Sheet

The CMAT 2026 response sheet contains specific information that candidates can cross-verify against the official answer key. This section details the key data points available within the downloaded response sheet.

• Candidate's Name

• Date and Time of the CMAT Exam

• Subject of the Examination

• Question ID and Option ID

• Status of Each Question

• Application Number and Roll Number

• Selected and Correct Options for Each Question

The response sheet records the candidate's attempted answers, while the answer key provides the correct solutions.

CMAT Score Calculation Formula

Understanding how CMAT scores are calculated is important for predicting results. This section presents the formula used by the authorities to determine the final CMAT score.

The formula for calculating the final CMAT score is:

Final Score = (Correct Answers × 4) – (Incorrect Answers × 1)