NTA CMAT Provisional Answer Key 2026 Out: Download & Challenge Response Sheet at cmat.nta.nic.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided the provisional answer keys and recorded responses for 53,453 registered candidates for the exam conducted. The CMAT-2026 answer key challenge window is open from January 31 to February 2, 2026, closing at 11:50 PM. Candidates must submit their challenges and complete the required payment by this deadline to ensure their queries are processed. 

By calculating the raw scores ahead of the official result, you can estimate your performance. The final CMAT 2026 results and the revised answer key will only be prepared after the NTA thoroughly examines all valid objections.

Details Mentioned on CMAT 2026 Provisional Response Sheet 

Check what you’ll find in the CMAT 2026 provisional answer key: 

• Your name, application number and roll number. 

• Session Info 

• Section-wise questions with Question IDs. 

• All four answer choices with their respective Option IDs. 

• Status whether the question was answered, unanswered or marked for review. 

• Your specific Option ID response 

• The Correct Option ID as per the NTA 

Steps to Download CMAT 2026 Answer Key 

To download your CMAT 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet, follow these steps: 

• Step 1: Go to the official website of CMAT (cmat.nta.nic.in). 

• Step 2: Click on the link named "CMAT 2026 Answer Key Challenge/Response Sheet." 

• Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Password along with the security pin. 

• Step 4: Once in your dashboard, click on "View Question Paper" to see your response sheet or the official key. 

CMAT 2026 Candidate Portal

If a question is "dropped" due to a technical error or found to be incorrect, all candidates will be awarded +4 marks, regardless of whether they attempted the question. If your challenge is successful and the key is revised, the Final Answer Key will reflect this change, and all affected scores will be updated before the final results are declared.