CMAT 2026: Post-Exam Tracker
LATEST: Provisional Answer Key Expected Jan 31, 2026
1. CMAT 2026 Important Dates
| Exam Date | January 25, 2026 (Completed) |
| Provisional Answer Key | January 30 - 31, 2026 (Expected) |
| Objection Window | Early February 2026 |
| Final Result Date | February 13, 2026 (Tentative) |
2. Expected Score vs. Percentile 2026
Based on the 2026 exam difficulty (Moderate), here are the estimated raw scores required for top percentiles:
99+ Percentile 285 - 300 Marks
95+ Percentile 250 - 270 Marks
90+ Percentile 220 - 240 Marks
3. CMAT 2026 Exam Highlights
- Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Sections: 5 (Quant, Logical Reasoning, Language, GK, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship).
- Marking: +4 for every correct answer; -1 for every wrong answer.
- Validity: CMAT scores are valid for one academic year (2026-27).
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