The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the results of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their scores on the official website cmat.nta.nic.in by entering their application number and password.
According to official data, a total of 53453 candidates registered for CMAT 2026, out of which 41872 students appeared for the examination. Candidates who have qualified can now apply for MBA, PGDM, and other management programs offered by various institutes across the country using their CMAT scores.
The entrance test was conducted on 25 January 2026, in a single shift through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam was held across 110 cities at 259 centres nationwide. Since the test took place in one shift only, the scorecard includes both the actual marks obtained and the percentile score.
In its official statement, NTA informed that candidates were given the chance to view their question papers along with recorded responses and raise objections against the provisional answer key from 31 January to 2 February 2026. All challenges submitted online were reviewed by subject experts. The final results were prepared based on the revised answer key and have now been published on the official website.
Steps to Check CMAT 2026 Result?
- Step 1: Visit the official website cmat.nta.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the link that says “CMAT 2026 Scorecard” or “CMAT 2026 Result” on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth).
- Step 4: Click on the Submit button to view your result.
- Step 5: Your scorecard will appear on the screen, showing your marks and percentile.
- Step 6: Download the scorecard and take a printout for future admission and counselling process.
What After CMAT 2026 Result?
With the declaration of the CMAT 2026 results, candidates must now focus on the next stage of the admission process. Qualifying the exam is only the first step toward securing a seat in MBA and PGDM programmes across the country.
- Apply to Colleges: Students must submit applications to institutes accepting CMAT scores and check cut-offs and deadlines carefully.
- GD/PI Rounds: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Final selection is based on CMAT score, academics, and interview performance.
- Counselling & Seat Confirmation: Some institutes conduct counselling where selected candidates need to confirm their seat within the given time.
- Document Verification: At the time of admission, candidates must provide original documents and pay the required fee to secure their seat.
CMAT 2026 Score Validity
The score of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 will remain valid for one academic year only. This means the CMAT 2026 score can be used for admission to MBA, PGDM, and other management programs for the 2026-27 academic session.
Candidates must apply to participating institutes within the same admission cycle, as the score will not be carried forward to the next year. After the completion of the 2026-27 admission process, students will need to appear for CMAT again if they wish to apply in the following year.
