NTA CMAT 2026: Answer Key and Important Updates Released
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the answer key for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT-2026). This crucial update is now available on the NTA’s official website for all candidates who participated in the examination.
Key Dates for CMAT 2026
- Notification Date: October 17, 2025
- Application Start Date: October 17, 2025
- Application End Date: November 24, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: November 25, 2025
- Correction Window: November 26 – November 28, 2025
- Exam Date: January 25, 2026
- Exam City Details Release: January 15, 2026
- Admit Card Release: January 21, 2026
- Answer Key Release: January 31, 2026
- Final Answer Key Release: January 31, 2026
Application Fee Structure
Candidates were required to pay the following application fees:
- General Category: Rs. 2500/-
- EWS, OBC (NCL): Rs. 1250/-
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 1250/-
- All Category Female: Rs. 1250/-
Payment options included Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other available online payment methods.
Age Limit Criteria
There is no age restriction for candidates applying for the CMAT 2026 examination, regardless of their category. For exact age calculations related to application deadlines or other requirements, you can use the Age Calculator.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the CMAT 2026, candidates must have completed or be appearing in their final year of a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream. It is strongly advised for all applicants to thoroughly review the official information brochure before submitting their application. For more information on eligibility, you might find resources on PSC Notes helpful.
Exam District Details
The CMAT 2026 examination was conducted across various districts in several states, including:
- 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, Gururam & Kurukshetra
Mode of Selection
The selection process for CMAT 2026 is based on the performance in the Online Examination, which is a three-hour test comprising 125 questions.
Accessing the NTA CMAT Final Answer Key 2026
Candidates can download the Final Answer Key for the NTA CMAT 2026 through the “Important Links” section. After clicking the relevant download link, you will be directed to a dashboard. Here, you will need to enter your Candidate’s Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and the Verification Code. Upon submitting these details, you can download your final answer key. Alternatively, the final answer key is also available directly on the official NTA website.
Important Links
- Download Final Answer Key
- Download Answer Key
- Download Admit Card
- Download Exam City Details
- Apply Online (Note: Application period has closed)
- Check Date Extend Notice
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Has the NTA CMAT Final Answer Key 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the NTA CMAT Final Answer Key 2026 has been released.
Q. When was the NTA CMAT Final Answer Key 2026 officially announced?
A. The NTA CMAT Final Answer Key 2026 was issued on February 17, 2026, by NTA.
Q. When was the NTA CMAT examination held?
A. The NTA CMAT examination was held on January 25, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the NTA CMAT Final 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 Final Answer Key 2026?
A. Look for “Answer Key – NTA CMAT Online Form 2025” or similar 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/.