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CMAT 2019 answer keys (final) have been released by the NTA, along with CMAT result 2019. Check how to download final answer keys.

The NTA released final CMAT 2019 answer keys along with results on February 6, 2019. The CMAT 2019 final answer key was uploaded on the official website of NTA in PDF format. The document contains question IDs and their correct answer option IDs.

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Take a look at the final answer key of CMAT 2019, below:

The preliminary answer key of CMAT 2019 was released on February 1, 2019. This year, the CMAT answer keys document will include all the questions, their right answers and each candidate's recorded response to each question.

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The candidates, who were not satisfied with the official answers provided in NTA's CMAT 2019 answer keys and recorded responses, could challenge it by filling online application form and processing charge of Rs.1000/- per question.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted Common Management Aptitude Test or CMAT 2019 on January 28, 2019 in online mode in two sessions, 9:30 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 5:30 pm.

Table of content
  • How to download CMAT 2019 Answer Key
  • How to challenge CMAT Answer Key 2019
  • CMAT 2019 Scoring Pattern

How to download CMAT 2019 Answer Key

Click on the official NTA-CMAT website

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How to challenge CMAT Answer Key 2019

  • Open the official NTA-CMAT website in a new window
  • Click on Challenge Answer Key
  • Enter your CMAT 2019 application Number and password or application number and date of birth
  • Follow the instructions and pay online Rs 1000 as fee to challenge answer

CMAT 2019 Scoring Pattern

Take a look at the scoring pattern of CMAT 2019 to calculate your marks on the basis of CMAT 2019 answer key.

Type of Questions

Number of questions

Maximum Marks

Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

25

100

Logical Reasoning

25

100

Language Comprehension

25

100

General Awareness

25

100

The CMAT question paper had 100 questions. Each right answer will fetch the candidate 4 marks and each wrong answer will lead to deduction of one mark.

CMAT is conducted at various exam centers in 75 cities across India. This pan-India management exam is conducted for three hours.

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