CMAT Result 2026: Check Scorecard, Release Date, Percentile, Cut-Off

CMAT Result 2026: The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 result will be an important announcement for management aspirants. As per the schedule, the CMAT 2026 exam will be held on 25 January 2026*, and the CMAT result 2026 is expected on 13 February 2026*. The provisional answer key will be released a few days after the exam. Students can check their results through the official NTA website using their application number and date of birth credentials.

The CMAT 2025 result is released as a digital scorecard that highlights candidates section-wise marks, total score, percentile, and all-India rank. Over 1300 AICTE-approved MBA and PGDM colleges in India accept CMAT scores for their admission process. The ranks help institutions prepare their merit lists. A high CMAT percentile is crucial for gaining admission to reputed B-schools such as JBIMS, KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH, and the Goa Institute of Management (GIM).

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CMAT Result 2026

The CMAT result 2026 will be announced on 13 February 2026*, after the exam takes place on 25 January 2026*. Students can check their results on the official CMAT website by entering their application number and date of birth. The result will be available as a scorecard, which shows your marks in each section, overall score, percentile, and your rank.

The result helps colleges shortlist candidates for admission to PGDM, MBA, and other management programs. It also shows the performance of the students in each section, like Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. To check the result, the candidate will have to visit the CMAT portal and then click on the result link. After clicking on it, they will be required to enter the necessary login details and then download the scorecard. 

How to Check the CMAT Result 2026?

Step 1: Go to the Official Website: Open the browser and visit the official National Testing Agency CMAT website. @exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT

Step 2: Find the Result Link: On the homepage, look for a link that says CMAT 2026 Result or View Scorecard for CMAT 2026.

Step 3: Enter necessary details: Once the link is clicked, it will take the candidate to a login page where they'll need to enter their CMAT 2026 Application Number and their Date of Birth.

Step 4: View and Download Your Scorecard: After entering the necessary information and the security pin, click "Submit". The CMAT 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Save the Scorecard: Once the result is displayed on the screen, download the PDF and save it on the computer. Make sure to have a printout of a few copies too, as it will be needed later for the admission and counselling processes at different colleges.

CMAT Result 2026: Topper’s List

The CMAT 2026 toppers list will be released along with the result in the second week of February 2026. It will consist of names, scores, percentiles, and All India Ranks of top performers. Candidates can check it on the official website, and this list helps colleges shortlist candidates for top MBA programs.

CMAT 2024 Topper List

Name of Topper

Percentile

All India Rank (AIR)

State

Abhishek Jha

100

AIR 1

West Bengal

Gopaljee Jha

99.9940243

AIR 2

Jharkhand

Parash Goswami

99.9148346

AIR 3

Chandigarh

Ayush Juneja

99.7350408

AIR 4

Haryana

Om Dwivedi

99.5607876

AIR 5

Madhya Pradesh

CMAT Cut-off 2026

The CMAT cut-off 2026 is very crucial for candidates as it decides which colleges they can apply to. Top institutes like JBIMS and KJ Somaiya may need a percentile of above 95 to take admission into them. The cut-off depends on many factors like students scores, category, and the college chosen by them. It will be released after the results are declared in February 2026 on the official website.

Institute

CMAT 2026 (Expected)

JBIMS Mumbai

99.90+

SIMSREE Mumbai

99.00+

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

95–99

Goa Institute of Management (GIM)

95–99

Great Lakes Institute of Management

90–95

Xavier Institute of Social Service

90–95

BIMTECH Greater Noida

85–90

University of Pune (PUMBA)

90–95

What’s Next after the CMAT Result 2026?

After the CMAT 2026 results are published in February, the candidates should download their score card from the official site. Then, the candidates must check the cut-offs of the different colleges that accept the CMAT 2026 score. According to their percentile, the candidates must apply to various MBA and PGDM programs. Many of the colleges will start the admission process after the declaration of the results and will invite the candidates for further rounds like group discussions, personal interviews, and written ability tests. The candidates must keep track of counselling dates and, after that, choose the right college based on their score, location of the college, its fees, and placement.

Details mentioned on the CMAT Result 2026 

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Roll Number
  • Application Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Category
  • Gender
  • Photograph & Signature
  • Guardian’s Name
  • Section-wise Scores
  • Section-wise Percentiles
  • Overall Score
  • Overall Percentile
  • All India Rank (AIR)
  • Qualifying Status

CMAT Result 2026 Important Dates

Event

Date (Tentative)

CMAT 2026 Application Form Starts

17 October 2025

CMAT 2026 Application Last Date

24 November 2025

CMAT 2026 Admit Card Release

To be announced 

CMAT 2026 Exam Date

To be announced

CMAT 2026 Answer Key Release

To be announced

CMAT 2026 Answer Key Objection Window

To be announced

CMAT 2026 Result Declaration

To be announced

CMAT 2026 Scorecard Download Last Date

To be announced

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Frequently Asked Questions

The result is expected to be announced in the second week of February 2026 on the official CMAT website.
Go to exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT, log in using your application number and date of birth, and download your scorecard.
The scorecard shows your section-wise scores, total marks, percentile, rank, and qualifying status.
No, NTA does not send any printed result. The candidates must download and print their scorecard from the official website.
Check the cut-offs of colleges, apply for admission, and prepare for further rounds like group discussions and interviews.