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CMAT 2026 result date is expected to be around February 13, 2026, as per the trends of the past years. NTA will release the CMAT 2026 result in online mode at cmat.nta.nic.in. The CMAT 2026 Answer key and response sheet are expected to be released on January 30, 2026. This article provides more details, like the CMAT result date 2026, CMAT result 2026 time, what happens after the CMAT result, and how to download the CMAT scorecard. Last year, a total of 74,012 candidates registered for the CMAT. Of these, 63,145 candidates appeared, resulting in 85.32% participation.
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The CMAT result 2026 will be announced around February 13, 2026. The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is an aptitude test for admission to the MBA/MMS/PGDM courses offered by B schools across the country. The updates regarding the CMAT 2026 result date and other important CMAT 2026 events are provided in the table below.
| CMAT 2026 Events | CMAT 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
CMAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge | January 31 to February 2, 2026 |
| CMAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date | January 31, 2026 |
| CMAT 2026 response Sheet Release Date | January 31. 2026 |
CMAT 2026 Result Date | February 13, 2026 (expected) |
| CMAT Result 2026 Time | 9:00 AM |
The candidates can check the CMAT result on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT. Once declared, candidates are allowed to download the CMAT result 2026. The CMAT result incorporates the normalisation of marks and any objections raised by the candidates. The result for the CMAT 2026 exam will stay valid for exactly one year from the declaration date. The step-by-step guide to checking and downloading the CMAT result 2026 is provided below.
| CMAT Year | CMAT Exam Date | CMAT Result Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 25, 2025 | February 13, 2025 (19 days) |
2024 | May 15, 2024 | June 5, 2024 (21 days) |
2023 | May 4, 2023 | May 31, 2023 (27 days) |
2022 | April 9, 2022 | April 30, 2022 (21 days) |
2021 | March 31, 2021 | April 9, 2021 (8 days) |
2022 | January 28, 2020 | February 4, 2020 (6 days) |
2019 | January 28, 2019 | February 6, 2019 (8 days) |
2018 | January 20, 2018 | February 15, 2018 (26 days) |
After the CMAT 2026 result is declared on the CMAT result date 2026, candidates should proceed with the steps listed below to finally complete the CMAT 2026 journey.
1. Understand your CMAT 2026 score: The CMAT result 2026 will contain the percentile for the overall CMAT exam as well as the sectional cutoffs. These percentiles will be used by colleges to shortlist candidates for personal interview rounds.
2. Apply to Colleges: The next step is to research and apply to the colleges that accept CMAT scores for admission to their MBA/MMS/PGDM programs. Make sure to select colleges that have an expected CMAT 2026 cutoff as per your CMAT percentile. Also, consider factors like infrastructure, faculty, fee structure, placement records, and alumni network to make the best possible choice.
3. Prepare for GD and PI rounds: After sending your application to the shortlisted Bschools it is time to start your preparation for the Writing Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview rounds. It is important to have a robust performance in these rounds for the final selection in your desired college.
4. Final Merit List: The last step is waiting for the final merit list to be released by the colleges. Candidates shortlisted in the final merit list will move ahead to finalize the admission process and start their academic session.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To check the CMAT result 2025, follow these steps:
The cutoff for the CMAT 2025 exam will be released individually by the colleges accepting the CMAT scores for their PGDM/MBA/MMS courses for the batch 2025-2027. The expected CMAT cutoff percentile for the top colleges accepting CMAT is to be anywhere between 95-99.9.
A score between 280 and 350 can be considered good, though a score on the higher side would be better. Taking into consideration the CMAT cutoff of top colleges, a CMAT score of more than 310 can be considered to be aimed for.
Yes, 250 score of 400 can be considered good in CMAT exam.
CMAT 2025 exam was held on January 25 by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Visit the official CMAT website- https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/ and click on the "CMAT-2025 Scorecard" tab. Enter required credentials such as CMAT 2025 application number, password or date of birth, and captcha code.
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
The CMAT 2026 exam is set for January 25, 2026, and registration began in October 2025. In two sessions, the computer-based CMAT 2026 will be administered in more than 120 Indian cities. The CMAT syllabus and exam format have not changed for 2026.
For more information you can
Hello,
MAT and CMAT acceptance depends on the college you are applying to.
Many private and some government MBA colleges in India accept MAT and/or CMAT scores . However, not all colleges accept both exams , so you must check the specific college’s admission criteria.
Required percentile (approximate):
MAT: Usually
Yes, DSM DTU (Delhi Technological University, Department of Management Studies) does accept CMAT score for admission to its MBA programme. Many management institutes in India use CMAT as one of the valid entrance exams along with CAT, MAT, or GMAT, and DTU’s management department is among those that consider CMAT
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You have scored 92 percentile in CMAT, which is a good score, and you have a higher chance of getting admission into a good college. But, if you're targeting only SVNIT Surat, then it's quite tough because SVNIT usually looks for a higher score for the PG course, like
Hello,
The link to the website of careers360, where the preferred colleges and percentiles are mentioned, is attached herewith. You can also get the details of colleges.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mba-colleges-accepting-80-90-percentile-in-cmat-exam
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