CMAT Results 2026
The wait is almost over! CMAT 2026 candidates who gave the exam on January 25 are now anticipating when the results will be announced. And if trends from previous years hold true, the announcement could come sooner than you think.
CMAT Results Date 2026
CMAT result 2026 will be declared at the NTA website and it is more likely to be announced in the second week of February. Last year, the exam was conducted on January 25 and the result was announced on February 13. CMAT 2026 has also been conducted on the same date this year, so NTA, like last year, may release the CMAT result 2026 around the same time.
This speculated CMAT 2026 result date is as per the trends of the last year. Understanding NTA's result announcement pattern over the years:
| CMAT Year | Exam Date | Answer Key Date | Result Date | Result Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMAT 2026 (Expected) | January 25, 2026 | January 31, 2026 (Out) | February 13, 2026 (Expected) | 13 days after answer key 19 days after exam |
| CMAT 2025 | January 25, 2025 | January 31, 2025 | February 13, 2025 | 13 days after answer key 19 days after exam |
| CMAT 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | June 06, 2024 | 13 days after answer key 21 days after exam |
Also Read, CMAT Response Sheet 2026 Out, Download at @cmat.nta.nic.in
How to Check CMAT Results 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Candidates must follow a straightforward process to download their scorecards after NTA announces the results. Here is all you need to do:
Step 1: Visit the official CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the 'CMAT 2026: Download Score Card' tab
Step 3: Enter your login credentials:
- CMAT Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Security PIN (case-sensitive)
Step 4: Click 'Submit' to view your scorecard
Step 5: Download and take multiple printouts for future reference
It is important to note that candidates should save both digital and physical copies of their scorecards as these will be required during admission processes.
Details Mentioned in CMAT 2026 Scorecard
The CMAT 2026 scorecard will contain candidate's personal information, their sectional/overall scores and percentiles and all India rank. But that is not all, the CMAT scorecard will consist of the following details:
- Name, CMAT roll number, and CMAT entrance exam slot of the candidate
- Candidate's date of birth
- Candidate's category and gender
- Guardian's name
- Candidate's contact details
- CMAT 2026 registration number
- CMAT sectional and overall score
- CMAT sectional and overall percentile
- CMAT 2026 rank
- Candidate's qualifying status
Also Read, CMAT Score Calculator 2026, Predict Your CMAT Percentile
What to Do After CMAT 2026 Results Announced?
Those who are wondering what after the CMAT result? So, CMAT accepting colleges will conduct further admission procedures for MBA. Those institutions that are part of the process organise the counselling process for the exam differently since there is no centralised coordination for the same.
The individual institutions where the candidates have applied will contact them for further admission rounds. Those institutions organise Group Discussions and Personal Interviews for the candidates to take part in and shortlist them on that basis for admissions.
Group Discussion (GD): The candidates will be divided into groups of 8–10 people. Each group will then be given a topic to debate, and on the basis of that candidate will be given scores based on his/her performance in the discussion.
Personal Interview (PI): The candidates who are shortlisted in the GD will then be interviewed by a panel of professors. Candidates will be invited into the interview hall one at a time and their communication skills, problem-solving skills, knowledge, and confidence will be tested in this round,
CMAT Expected Score vs Percentile 2026
Since the response sheets are out. We can expect from the responses that the score vs percentile is going to look something like the one given in the table below:
CMAT Expected Percentile | CMAT Score |
99.99 | > 340 |
99.5 | 300 |
99 | 270 |
95 | 245 |
90 | 205 |
85 | 190 |
80 | 180 |
70 and below | 175 and below |
CMAT Results 2026: Conclusion
CMAT Result 2026 is expected to be announced in mid-February, as per previous year trends. Since the answer key is already out, candidates should keep checking the official NTA website for result updates. Knowing the score vs percentile can help students understand their chances in CMAT-accepting colleges.
After the CMAT 2026 results are declared, candidates should start preparing for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. As there is no centralized counseling, it is important to follow college-wise admission deadlines carefully. Early planning can improve admission chances.
