NTA CMAT 2026: Answer Key Released for Common Management Admission Test
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the release of the answer key for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT-2026). Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access and download their respective answer keys.
The application process for the NTA CMAT Online Form 2025 commenced on October 17, 2025, and concluded on November 24, 2025. The competitive examination was successfully conducted on January 25, 2026.
Key Dates
- Notification Release: October 17, 2025
- Application Start Date: October 17, 2025
- Application Deadline: November 24, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: November 25, 2025
- Correction Window: November 26 – 28, 2025
- Exam Date: January 25, 2026
- Exam City Details Available: January 15, 2026
- Admit Card Release: January 21, 2026
- Answer Key Release: January 31, 2026
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹ 2500/-
- EWS, OBC (NCL): ₹ 1250/-
- SC, ST, PH: ₹ 1250/-
- All Category Female: ₹ 1250/-
Payment of the examination fee can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other available payment modes.
Age Limit
There is no specific age restriction for candidates applying for the CMAT-2026 examination, irrespective of their category. For any age-related calculations, you can use the Age Calculator.
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have completed or are appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s Degree in any stream are eligible to apply for this aptitude test. All applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review the complete official information bulletin before submitting their application.
Exam District Details
The examination was conducted across various districts in several states:
- Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut & Varanasi
- Bihar: Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna & Begusarai
- Uttarakhand: Haldwani, Roorkey and Dehradun
- Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota & Udaipur
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur & Sagar
- Delhi: Delhi/NCR
- Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram & Kurukshetra
Mode of Selection
The selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the Online Examination, which is a 3-hour test comprising 125 questions.
How to Download the NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026
- Navigate to the ‘Important Links’ section.
- Click on the “Download Answer Key” link.
- You will be redirected to a dashboard page.
- Enter your Candidate’s Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and the Verification Code accurately.
- Submit the details to download your answer key.
Alternatively, candidates can also download their answer key directly from the official NTA website. For more updates and resources, visit pscnotes.com.
Important Links
- Download Answer Key
- Download Admit Card
- Download Exam City Details
- Apply Online
- Check Date Extend Notice
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Has the NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026 has been released.
Q. When was the NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026 officially announced?
A. The NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026 was issued on January 31, 2026, by the NTA.
Q. When was the NTA CMAT exam held?
A. The NTA CMAT examination was held on January 25, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026?
A. You can check it on the official NTA website: cmat.nta.nic.in.
Q. What should I search on the website to find the NTA CMAT Answer Key 2026?
A. Look for “Answer Key – NTA CMAT Online Form 2025” in the notifications list.
Q. What is the NTA CMAT Official Website?
A. The Official Website of NTA CMAT is https://cmat.nta.nic.in/.