NTA CMAT result 2026 was declared on February 17. The result cum scorecard was released in online mode and was available for download through login. The total number of candidates who registered for CMAT 2026 was 53,453. The number of candidates who appeared in the exam was 41,872.
CMAT exam score is accepted by over 1200 MBA colleges in India. Admission is conducted individually but the score accepting colleges. Candidates can also use CMAT score for admission through MAH MBA CET CAP, in a top college in Maharashtra. Read on this page, all about CMAT 2026 result.
- How to Check CMAT Result 2026?
- CMAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How is CMAT Percentile Calculated?
- What After CMAT 2026 Result?
- CMAT Cut Off for Top B-Schools
- CMAT Result 2026 FAQs
How to Check CMAT Result 2026?
The CMAT result 2026 was uploaded at the official website of NTA only. Check below how to download CMAT scorecard cum result:
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Log on to CMAT official website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in/
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Click on 'CMAT-2026 Scorecard' tab
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Enter your CMAT 2026 application number, password or date of birth and security pin
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Click on 'Submit' tab to open the dashboard
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Download the CMAT 2026 result and take a print out
Details Mentioned on CMAT 2026 Result cum Scorecard
Candidates are advised to check CMAT scorecard 2026 thoroughly for error and in case of any, they must get in touch with the exam authorities to get it rectified (This does not include revising exam scores).
The CMAT 2026 result cum scorecard contains the following details:
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Name and roll number of the candidate
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Date of birth of the candidate
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Category and gender of the candidate
- Candidate's photo
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Guardian's name
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CMAT 2026 registration number
- CMAT exam date and year
- CMAT exam slot
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CMAT percentile (sectional)
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CMAT percentile (overall)
- All India Rank CMAT 2026
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Contact details of the candidate
CMAT 2026 Result: Candidate Data
The percentage of attendance was 78.33 percent in CMAT 2026. Check below category wise data of test takers:
| Category |
General |
General EWS |
OBC NCL |
SC |
ST |
PwD/PwBD |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female |
10,790 |
2,394 |
5,331 |
1, 061 |
329 |
31 |
19,905 |
| Male |
9,711 |
3,171 |
7,210 |
1,479 |
395 |
76 |
21,996 |
| Third Gender |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
| - |
20,502 |
5,565 |
15,396 |
3,380 |
724 |
107 |
41,872 |
Commonly asked questions
With 82 percentile in CMAT, you stand a chance of getting colleges like Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, IPE Hyderabad, FLAME University Pune, Asia Pacific Institute of Management Delhi, Prestige Institute of Management Indore among others.
CMAT cutoff refers to minimum percentile required for admission to a particular college. Score accepting colleges determine the cut offs individually based on certain parameters. CMAT cut offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA are generally 99 percentile and above.
CMAT 2026 result was declared by February 17, 2026. NTA released the scorecard late night at the official website. Candidates can download their scorecard through login.
CMAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CMAT 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Feb ' 27 | CMAT 2027 result TENTATIVE |
How is CMAT Percentile Calculated?
CMAT percentile score is calculated from the scaled score of each candidate. Since, CMAT is conducted in two sessions, the score is normalized to evaluate candidates across sessions, on the same scale. The CMAT percentile is then calculated on the basis of the rank of a candidate vs the total number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
Formula to Calculate CMAT Percentile:
Percentile P = 100 x Number of candidates appeared in the examination with raw marks equal to or less than the candidate/Total number of candidates appeared
For example, if about 10,000 candidates appeared in CMAT and a candidate scored highest marks (350/400) their rank will be 1 and CMAT percentile score will be: 100 x 9999/10,000= 99.99
CMAT rank can also be calculated with the below given formula:
10,000 - 1/10,000 x 100 = 99.99.
Two or more candidates getting the same rank: In case more than one candidates secure same ranking in the CMAT exam, the same rank will be assigned to all of them but will be displayed by sorting their names alphabetically. The CMAT rank of the subsequent candidate will then be extended by the number of additional students having the same rank. Eg: If three students are at 25th Rank then subsequent student will be ranked as 28th.
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- What is CMAT score Normalization Process?
- CMAT Toppers' List 2025 and Candidate Data
Also Read: What is a Good Score in CMAT?
Commonly asked questions
CMAT 2026 result will be available at the CMAT-NTA website. Candidates will have to log in and check their scorecard. Result will not be accessible without login or in offline mode.
No the CMAT scorecard is not sent to any candidate by post. The result is released in online mode only and has to be downloaded from the CMAT-NTA website only.
CMAT score is not valid for admission to IIMs. Candidates who have appeared for CMAT exam can select from over 1300 other MBA colleges in India to pursue the course.
What After CMAT 2026 Result?
After CMAT result declaration, starts the admission process. Since there is no centralised counselling for CMAT, candidates have to apply to the institutes individually. For that, candidates can check our list of CMAT colleges in India.
Most of the MBA colleges accepting CMAT score, conduct Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) to shortlist candidates for admission. Some B-Schools conduct Written Abiility Test instead of Group Discussion.
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CMAT Admission Criteria: WAT/GD/PI Shortlisting
Most of the MBA colleges fix a minimum CMAT cut off to shortlist candidates for the GD/PI round. After receiving applications from aspirants, admission authorities shortlist them on the basis of their CMAT score. Those who will clear the CMAT cut offs 2026, will be selected for GD/PI round. The GD/PI/WAT round will be held at the institute campus.
Group Discussion
In the GD round, candidates will be grouped into batches of 8-10. They will be given a topic to debate on, and the moderators score them. The GD topics usually are from the field of business, economy, technology and from current affairs. Candidates should read about recent events and announcements to prepare for GD. Many coaching institutes also conduct mock GDs for their students.
Personal Interview
In the PI round candidates will be assessed on their confidence, knowledge and communication and problem solving skills. The panel mostly ask questions related to candidate's education, interest and career goals. Final selection will be based on the candidate's overall performance in every round.
Written Ability Test
In the Written Ability Test (WAT), candidates will be given a topic to write a short essay on. Through WAT, the admission panel will review, candidate's English communication, knowledge on the topic, opinion and ability to put thoughts into words in a convincing manner.
CMAT Admission Process: Final Selection
Final selection of candidates will be based on candidate's CMAT 2026 score, academic record and performance in GD/PI. A composite score will be calculated with these parameters and seats will be offered according to the ranks. The merit list will be prepared thereafter and offer of admission will be emailed to candidates.
MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score for Admission
Candidates can check from the list below, their preferred MBA college in their preferred city for admission through CMAT.
Also Read: Top Colleges Accepting CMAT scores
Commonly asked questions
There is no provision of result evaluation in CMAT. The scores mentioned on result will be final and cannot be challenged. Candidates can only challenge the provisional answer key which is released before CMAT result.
According to Shiksha, CMAT score is accepted by over 1600 MBA colleges in India. These include, government, government aided and private institutions. So, you can select any college based on its cut offs, ranking, location, fees, placements and infrastructure.
The first criteria is CMAT cut off. Candidates should shortlist all the colleges whose cut off is same or lower than their score. Thereafter, check fees, location, accreditation, curriculum, pedagogy and placement reports to choose one foe themselves.
CMAT Cut Off for Top B-Schools
CMAT cut offs for most of the colleges is of average range, only some of the top colleges like JBIMS Mumbai or SIMSREEE have high CMAT cut offs in the range of 99+ percentile. Candidates having a CMAT score between 85-95 percentile can get a good Tier 2 college. Check out the CMAT 2026 cut off percentiles for MBA admission below. These are estimated scores and for reference purpose only.
| Colleges Accepting CMAT Score |
Expected CMAT Cut Off Percentiles |
|---|---|
| 99.9+ |
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| 95-99 |
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| 95-99 |
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| 99+ |
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| 95-99 |
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| 90-95 |
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| 95-99 |
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| 85 |
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| 80 |
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| 85 |
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| 85 |
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| 85 |
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| 85 |
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| 85 |
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| 80 |
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| 80 |
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| 80 |
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| 80 |
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| 85 |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, there are CMAT accepting colleges which do not conduct GD/PI. The seat allotment is based on counselling process based on CMAT cut off and candidate's choice of college. Most of the Maharashtra MBA colleges such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar's, IMT, KJ Somaiya, etc. that participate in MAH CET CAP round, offer admission without GD/PI.
The academic score criteria of minimum 50% in graduation for General category candidates and minimum 45 % for SC/ST/PwD candidates is a mandatory criteria set by AICTE for all colleges offering technical education including MBA, so it is very unlikely that if you don't have the minimum academic score by meet CMAT cut off, you will still get admission.
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CMAT Result 2026 FAQs
Check below some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CMAT 2026 result:
Yes, there is a negative marking in CMAT exam. For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
There is no passing mark in CMAT exam, as admission is based on cut offs determined by colleges. A candidate scoring more than 0 in CMAT is eligible for admission will be selected only if they meet minimum cut off.
It is unlikely that the CMAT answer key download link will be available even after the result has been released. The NTA may remove old links from the website after the CMAT result announcement. Thus, it is better to download the CMAT answer key on the day it is released and save a copy of the same.
CMAT total marks is 400. It is usually considered that scoring 270 to 300 marks can convert into good percentile, about 99 percentile. Around 200 marks can get you 90 percentile which is also good if you are targeting private colleges.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Three months may not be enough for CMAT preparation, if you're doing it from scratch. However, if you are preparing for CAT, XAT, NMAT, you can prepare for CMAT in 3 months as you have clear understanding of the syllabus already and you will need exam specific practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, candidates are not required to appear in CMAT to be eligible for BTech in CSE + MBA integated course at UIT, Karnavati University. For this course, candidates are required to appear in either JEE Mains or GUJCET to qualify for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you should carry a passport size photo along with the CMAT admit card on the exam day. The photo should preferably be the same as uploaded in the application form.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
CMAT 2027 admit card will not be release offline. Candidates will have to download it from the CMAT-NTA website only after logging into their account.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Although reporting time is mentioned on every candidate's CMAT admit card, they should reach at least an hour before the exam starting time.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the digital copy of CMAT 2027 admit card will not be acceptable at the test centre. Candidates will have to carry 2 hard copies of the hall ticket on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
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