CMAT response sheet 2025 has been released in the form of answer key PDF. It has been released for only those candidates who appeared for CMAT 2025 exam. Candidates can download their CMAT 2025 answer key and response sheet by using login credentials.
CMAT response sheet 2025 PDF has been released in the form of answer key. he CMAT answer key PDF and response sheet of both shifts has been released together. NTA has uploaded the CMAT response sheet, answer key and question paper at the official website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
The CMAT answer key cum response sheet has question wise correct answers and the candidate’s responses. 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.
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- Information on CMAT Response Sheet and Answer Key 2025
- CMAT 2025 Question Paper: Sectional Break Up
How to Download CMAT Response Sheet 2025?
The NTA CMAT answer key 2025 and response sheet will be available as CMAT question paper. Candidates can follow the process given below to download CMAT response sheet PDF 2025.
- Visit CMAT 2025 website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
- Click on ‘CMAT answer key’ tab
- Enter CMAT application ID and password/date of birth
- CMAT answer key/response sheet will be displayed
- Click on download icon and save as PDF
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The CMAT answer key 2025 will contain question-wise correct answers, option chosen by the candidate, marks awarded and marks deducted. With this information, candidates can calculate their raw CMAT score. Some of the important points to remember about CMAT answer key is that it is released in online mode and for a few days only. The CMAT admit card and response sheet is available for download for only two to three days at the NTA-CMAT website. So, candidates must download their respective response sheets on time. The answers printed on the preliminary answer key can be challenged but the final answer key cannot be challenged. The keys printed on the final CMAT answer key are unchallengeable and the exam result is prepared on the basis of the final keys only. If a candidate is not happy with their CMAT result, they can re appear for the exam in the next session.
With the help of official CMAT answer key and response sheet, the candidate can calculate their exam score which will give them an idea of how much percentile will they actually get. This in turn will help them in making decisions related to MBA Admission like which colleges to apply to, whether to reappear for CMAT or whether to opt of remaining entrance exams for current session. The CMAT result is released almost a month after the exam so with the help of answer key, candidates can take early decision.
CMAT answer key is released 3-7 days after the exam. The exact date of CMAT exam answer key release is shared by the NTA in after the exam has been conducted. After the release of CMAT answer key, candidates can assess their performance, by tallying their responses and official answers. They can also challenge the official CMAT answer key, by filling an online form and uploading supporting documents. The NTA-CMAT will examine the objections to see if they are genuine or not. In case, the ojection/s are found to be valid, the CMAT answer key is revised and released as the final answer key. The CMAT result is prepared only after examination of all te objections received from candidates.
The CMAT answer key is released by the NTA at the NTA-CMAT website only. Candidates will be able to check it, only if they had appeared for the test. Candidates who applied for CMAT exam but did not appear for it will not be issued the answer key and response sheet. They can check the CMAT question paper and answer key by using their official CMAT login and password. Given below are steps to download the CMAT response sheet are given below:
- Open NTA-CMAT website in a new window
- Click on the tab indicating -Display Question Paper and Answer Key Challenge tab
- Enter CMAT Application Number and Password or Date of Birth Enter security pin and click on login button
- The answer key and response sheet will be displayed
- Click on download icon and save a copy of CMAT answer key PDF on your desktop.
Information on CMAT Response Sheet and Answer Key 2025
CMAT 2025 answer key cum response sheet of every candidate will have the following information:
- Candidate's name and CMAT application number
- Exam date and timings
- Questions and their answers
- Candidate's response to each question
- Questions not attempted
- Correct and incorrect options
CMAT 2025 Question Paper: Sectional Break Up
Check below the sectional break up of CMAT 2025 question paper and CMAT difficulty level.
| CMAT 2025 Sections |
Number of Questions |
Number of Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Language Comprehension |
20 |
16-17 |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness |
20 |
11-12 |
Moderate |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
20 |
11-12 |
Moderate |
| Total |
100 |
70-75 |
Easy |
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Yes, it is important to practice sectional mock tests as the exam has no time limit for each section, unlike CAT. Sectional mocks will help you in have a practice of solving each section in a time bound manner.
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CMAT mock test is an important aspect of exam preparation. You cannot score well in the exam with extensive practice of mock tests.
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In the last week of CMAT 2027 you should practice only one mock test, that too to stay in the online test mode. You must not attempt multiple tests and rather spend time on revision.
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You should start practicing the CMAT mock tests after completing the syllabus. This way, you will be bale to check which topics you have mastered and which ones are your pain areas.
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We suggest to attempt only one CMAT mock test on a given day, as it is a 3 hour long test and you will need time to analyse the result too.
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CMAT 2027 exam preparation will require two phase planning – one will be covering the syllabus and another will be practicing mock tests with revision. You should start atleast six months before the exam. You can join a coaching institute or take help from online study material to prepare for the ex
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Answered 3 days ago
Yes, candidates will need to have a valid Aadhaar number to register for CMAT exam. Until last year, candidates could use other photo IDs too to register for the exam.
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Yes, you can apply for CMAT as only passing marks are required in graduation to apply. However, CMAT accepting colleges accept candidature only above 50% (45% for Reserved categories).
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CMAT application fee is non-refundable. Candidates cannot seek fee refund under any circumstances. Thus, they should fill the CMAT registration form correctly.
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