The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to publish the CMAT 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet PDF on the official CMAT portal (cmat.nta.nic.in) today, 30 January 2026, for candidates who appeared in the exam on 25 January 2026. This release will allow aspirants to evaluate their answer performance and estimate scores ahead of the CMAT result. The answer key typically includes official correct answers along with the recorded responses of candidates from the exam
When CMAT 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet Will Be Available?
According to live updates and past release trends, NTA usually makes the provisional answer key and response sheet available within 5–6 days of the exam date. Since the CMAT 2026 exam was held on 25 January, the provisional key is expected by 30 or 31 January 2026 on cmat.nta.nic.in.
Once published, candidates will be able to:
- Compare their answers with the official key.
- Check the response sheet showing their marked options.
- Predict tentative raw scores and percentiles before the official result
How to Download CMAT 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet?
When the link goes live, candidates should follow these steps to download the CMAT 2026 answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official CMAT NTA website (cmat.nta.nic.in).
- Navigate to the answer key/response sheet section once activated.
- Log in with your application number and password or date of birth.
- View and download the answer key PDF and recorded response sheet for preview and score estimation.
Downloading the answer keys early helps candidates assess their performance before the official CMAT result is announced, which generally follows after the objection window and key revisions.
Objection Window and Next Steps
Once the provisional answer key is released, the NTA typically opens a window to raise objections for a limited period. Candidates can:
- Select questions they believe are incorrect.
- Upload supporting evidence if applicable.
- Pay a nominal objection fee per question, which is refunded if the challenge is accepted.
After the objection period, NTA will consider valid challenges and publish the final answer key. The CMAT 2026 results and percentiles are then compiled based on the final key. Candidates are advised to monitor the official CMAT NTA website frequently for the latest updates and direct download links once the answer key is posted.