CMAT response sheet 2026 was released in the form of answer key PDF on January 31. The response sheet can be used to calculate scores. Since the CMAT response sheet carries question wise answers. Those preparing for CMAT 2027 can use the response sheet document to know from which sections, questions were asked. Check how to check CMAT 2026 response sheet and calculate score from it.
CMAT response sheet 2026 PDF was released in the form of answer key on January 31, 2026 five days after the exam. Candidates could download it and raise objection against the official answers. The CMAT response sheet 2026 PDF is also important for evaluating performance as it carries questions and answers both.
With the help of CMAT answer key, candidates can to evaluate their performance by calculating CMAT marks on the basis of the number of correct and incorrect attempts. For candidates preparing for CMAT 2027 exam can check the CMAT response sheet 2026, to understand the latest exam pattern and sectional break up.
The CMAT exam 2026 was held on January 25 in single shift. The CMAT 2026 question paper was of moderate difficulty level. Read below all about CMAT response sheet 2026 PDF.
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- How to Download CMAT Response Sheet 2026?
- CMAT Response Sheet & Answer Key 2026: Details Mentioned
- How to Calculate Score from CMAT 2026 Answer Key/Response Sheet
How to Download CMAT Response Sheet 2026?
The NTA CMAT answer key 2026 and response sheet was uploaded in candidate login. Candidates can follow the process given below to download CMAT response sheet PDF 2026.
- Visit CMAT 2026 website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in/
- Click on ‘CMAT answer key 2026 objection’ tab
- Enter CMAT application ID and password
- CMAT answer key/response sheet will be displayed
- Click on download icon and save as PDF
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CMAT Response Sheet & Answer Key 2026: Details Mentioned
CMAT 2026 answer key cum response sheet of every candidate has the following information mentioned on it:
- Candidate's name
- Application number
- Exam date and timings
- Section wise questions
- Candidate's response to each question
- Questions not attempted
- Correct and incorrect options
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How to Calculate Score from CMAT 2026 Answer Key/Response Sheet
CMAT 2026 response sheet or the answer key will carry official answers and candidate’s responses. Candidates can calculate their scores by counting correct and incorrect attempts. Check below steps to calculate CMAT score from answer key.
- For each correct attempt add 4 marks
- For each incorrect attempt deduct 1 mark
- For unanswered questions add 0 marks
- The sum total will be CMAT 2026 score out of 400.
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Commonly asked questions
The NTA will allow each CMAT test-taker to challenge the answer key, if they are unsatisfied with the official answer/s. Upon submission of the objections, the exam authorities will examine them and if any objection is found to be valid, they official answer key will be revised. Given below are step of filling up the online application form for challenging CMAT answer key:
- Log on to the official NTA-CMAT website
- Click on CMAT Answer Key/Objection tab
- Enter your CMAT Application Number and Date of Birth Enter Security Pin and Submit
- All 100 questions for CMAT Paper IDs will appear in sequential order.
- To challenge a question, use the option IDs given against it by clicking the check box.
- Click on Save your Claim and move to next screen.
- All option IDs challenged will be displayed.
- Now, select Choose File option and upload supporting documents in a single pdf file.
- Click on Save your Claim Finally.
- Click on fee payment option - Click here to Pay Fee and pay INR 200 per question through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.
After CMAT result has been declared, colleges accepting the exam score for MBA/PGDM admission will start the selection process. CMAT qualifying students will be required to fill the application forms of their target MBA colleges for admission. Colleges will select students on the basis of CMAT cut offs, and then will conduct GD/PI round for final selection.

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