CMAT 2026 Answer Key
NTA CMAT 2026 | Answer Key Released
Full Information: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the
CMAT 2026 Answer Key on its official website. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026
was conducted on 25 January 2026 for admission into MBA and other management programs across India.
Candidates who appeared in the examination can now check and download their answer key online.
The official notification for CMAT 2026 was released on 17 October 2025, and the online application
process was conducted from 17 October 2025 to 17 November 2025. The last date for fee payment was
18 November 2025, and the correction window remained open from
20 to 22 November 2025. The exam city details were released on
15 January 2026, and the admit card was issued on
21 January 2026. The answer key became available on
31 January 2026, while the result declaration date will be updated soon.
The application fee was ₹2500 for General category candidates and
₹1250 for OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST, PH candidates, and all female candidates.
Payment was accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, and Mobile Wallet.
To check the answer key, candidates should visit the official NTA CMAT website and click on the
“Answer Key” section. After selecting the CMAT Answer Key 2026 link, candidates must log in using
their Application Number and Date of Birth/Password. Once logged in, they can view and download
the answer key PDF and verify their marked responses to calculate their expected score.
The eligibility criteria for CMAT 2026 require candidates to have completed or be appearing in the final year
of a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.
CMAT 2026 was conducted in multiple cities including Lucknow, Delhi/NCR, Jaipur, Patna, Bhopal,
and other major cities across states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
For easy updates, direct answer key links, result announcements, and preparation guidance related to
CMAT 2026, candidates can regularly visit crackzoneexam.in.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Released | 17 October 2025 |
| Application Start | 17 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 18 November 2025 |
| Correction Window | 20–22 November 2025 |
| Exam City Details | 15 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | 21 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 31 January 2026 |
| Result | Notify Soon |
💰 Application Fee
| General | ₹2500/- |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS / SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹1250/- |
|
Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallet
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream (Final year appearing candidates also eligible) |
📝 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Result Declaration
- Admission through Participating Institutes
📝 How to Check Answer Key
- Visit the official NTA CMAT website.
- Click on the “CMAT 2026 Answer Key” link.
- Login using Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- View and download the answer key PDF.
- Verify your responses carefully and calculate expected score.
🔗 Important Links
For easy updates, answer key links, result announcements, and exam preparation materials related to
CMAT 2026, candidates can regularly visit crackzoneexam.in.