CMAT 2026 Analysis: Official Answer Key, Expected Cut-offs & Results

The CMAT 2026 exam is over! Check the latest updates on response sheets, score vs. percentile, and top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores.

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Tags: CMAT 2026, CMAT Answer Key, NTA CMAT Result, MBA Admission 2026
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CMAT 2026: Post-Exam Tracker

LATEST: Provisional Answer Key Expected Jan 31, 2026

1. CMAT 2026 Important Dates

Exam DateJanuary 25, 2026 (Completed)
Provisional Answer KeyJanuary 30 - 31, 2026 (Expected)
Objection WindowEarly February 2026
Final Result DateFebruary 13, 2026 (Tentative)
Source: NTA Official CMAT Portal

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
Source: Collegedunia Score Analysis

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).
Source: imsindia Pattern Guide