NTA CMAT Exam Results 2026: Scorecard Release Imminent – Check Your Sarkari Result Now!
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 results today, February 13, 2026. This is a pivotal moment for over 53,000 aspirants competing for seats in more than 1,300 AICTE-approved B-schools across India.
With the scorecards now available, you can move forward with your MBA/PGDM applications for the 2026-2028 academic session.
π CMAT 2026: Result Highlights
| Event | Details |
| Exam Date | January 25, 2026 |
| Result Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Valid For | 1 Academic Year (2026-27) |
| Total Candidates | ~53,453 |
| Official Website | cmat.nta.ac.in |
π What Your CMAT Score Means (Expected Percentiles)
Since CMAT 2026 was conducted in a single shift, NTA has used raw scores directly to calculate percentiles. Here is the estimated score-to-percentile breakdown:
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99.9+ Percentile: Score of 340+ (Required for JBIMS, SIMSREE).
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95β99 Percentile: Score of 280β310 (Required for GIM Goa, KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes).
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90β95 Percentile: Score of 250β280 (Required for BIMTECH, IMT Nagpur).
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80β90 Percentile: Score of 210β250 (Required for XIME, Jaipuria).
βοΈ Post-CMAT Selection Process
A high CMAT score is only the first step. Participating B-schools will now trigger their own multi-stage selection processes:
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Shortlisting: Based on CMAT cut-offs (usually announced within 7β10 days of results).
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GD/PI/WAT: Qualifying candidates undergo Group Discussions (GD), Personal Interviews (PI), and sometimes a Writing Ability Test (WAT).
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Composite Score: Your final admission is based on:
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CMAT Score ($50\% \text{–} 60\%$ weightage)
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GD/PI Performance ($20\% \text{–} 30\%$)
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Academic Record & Work Experience ($10\% \text{–} 20\%$)
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π₯ How to Download Your CMAT 2026 Scorecard
The NTA does not send scorecards via email or post. Follow these steps immediately:
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Visit Portal: Go to cmat.nta.ac.in.
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Login: Click on the “CMAT 2026 Scorecard” tab.
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Enter Credentials: Use your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
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Security Pin: Enter the captcha displayed and click Submit.
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Verify Details: Check your name, AIR (All India Rank), sectional scores, and overall percentile.
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Download: Save a high-quality PDF. Note: Keep at least 3 printed copies for physical counseling.
