The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the results for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026, despite expectations from candidates and multiple education portals indicating a possible declaration on February 15 or 16, 2026. The CMAT 2026, conducted for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes in approved institutions across India for the academic session 2026-27, took place on January 25, 2026, in computer-based test mode. According to updates referenced from NTA communications and the official website cmat.nta.nic.in, the provisional answer key was issued on January 31, 2026, with the objection window closing on February 2, 2026. The authority has not announced further details yet on the exact result release date or any final answer key publication.
The CMAT 2026 served as a national-level entrance exam for management courses, evaluating candidates in sections including Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Approximately 53,453 candidates appeared for the exam, reflecting a decline from previous years.
Exam date: January 25, 2026
Provisional answer key release: January 31, 2026
Objection window: Closed on February 2, 2026
Expected result declaration: Various sources pointed to mid-February 2026, including tentative mentions around February 14–16, but no official confirmation has been issued as of February 16, 2026
Candidates can monitor the official NTA CMAT portal for any live updates or notifications regarding the result declaration and final answer key, if applicable.
How to Check CMAT 2026 Scorecard Once Released
Upon declaration by NTA, candidates will access their CMAT 2026 scorecard, which includes personal details, photograph, exam information, sectional scores, and overall percentile. The process involves logging into the official website.
Visit the official CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in
Locate and click on the ‘CMAT-2026 Scorecard’ or relevant result tab
Enter application number, password/date of birth, and security pin/captcha
Submit details to view the dashboard and download the scorecard
Take a printout for future reference in counselling and admission processes
Next Steps After Result Declaration
The CMAT 2026 scores remain valid for one academic year and are accepted by AICTE-approved institutions for MBA/PGDM admissions. Following the result, participating institutes will initiate their respective selection processes, which may include group discussions, personal interviews, and document verification. The authority has not announced further details yet on centralised counselling or specific cut-off percentiles for top institutions.
Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official NTA CMAT website cmat.nta.nic.in for authentic updates, as no individual notifications will be sent. Avoid relying solely on unofficial sources or live blogs for confirmation of the result release.
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