NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026

Current Status: Answer Key Released | Last Updated: 5 November 2025 | Official Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the answer key for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 on its official portal. This page provides all relevant details—important dates, eligibility, how to download the key, and practical guidance for candidates preparing for the exam.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	17 October 2025
Application Start	17 October 2025
Application Deadline	24 November 2025
Fee Payment Last Date	25 November 2025
Correction Window	26‑28 November 2025
Admit Card Release	21 January 2026
Exam Date	25 January 2026
Answer Key Release	31 January 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline are eligible.
There is no age restriction for any category.
Applicants must satisfy the fee payment and documentation requirements before submitting the online form.

Who Should Apply – Final‑year undergraduate students seeking admission to management programs, and graduates who meet the academic criteria.

Who Should Not Apply – Candidates who have not yet completed the required degree, or those who do not intend to pursue management studies, should refrain from applying to avoid unnecessary effort.

Common Mistakes Candidates Make
• Submitting incomplete or incorrect personal details during the online form.
• Missing the fee‑payment deadline and assuming a grace period exists.
• Ignoring the instructions on the answer‑key download page, leading to login failures.
• Over‑reliance on unofficial answer‑key sources instead of the official NTA portal.

Exam Pattern Overview

Section	Marks	Number of Questions
Quantitative Techniques	100	30
Logical Reasoning	100	30
Language Comprehension	100	30
General Awareness & Data Interpretation	100	30
Total	400	120

How to Download the Answer Key

Step‑by‑Step Process

Visit the official NTA CMAT portal: cmat.nta.nic.in.
Locate the “Answer Key – NTA CMAT Online Form 2025” notification on the homepage.
Click the “Download Answer Key” link and you will be redirected to the candidate login page.
Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and Verification Code exactly as mentioned in your application.
Submit the details; the answer key will appear on the screen.
Download the PDF and keep a printed copy for reference or future queries.

Useful Official Links

Expiry of Information – The details provided here are accurate as of 5 November 2025. Once the answer‑key download window closes, this page will be archived and updated only for future CMAT cycles. Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website for any new notifications or updates.

The answer key released by NTA is a crucial resource for evaluating performance and estimating probable scores. Follow the steps outlined above to download it, avoid common pitfalls, and stay informed about upcoming result announcements. When the next cycle begins, the same official channels will provide the latest notifications.