CMAT Answer Key 2025: Download Previous Years' CMAT Response Sheet PDF (Shift 1 & 2)

The CMAT answer key 2025 will contain question-wise correct answers, option chosen by the candidate, marks awarded and marks deducted. With this information, candidates can calculate their raw CMAT score. Some of the important points to remember about CMAT answer key is that it is released in online mode and for a few days only. The CMAT admit card and response sheet is available for download for only two to three days at the NTA-CMAT website. So, candidates must download their respective response sheets on time. The answers printed on the preliminary answer key can be challenged but the final answer key cannot be challenged. The keys printed on the final CMAT answer key are unchallengeable and the exam result is prepared on the basis of the final keys only. If a candidate is not happy with their CMAT result, they can re appear for the exam in the next session.

CMAT answer key is released 3-7 days after the exam. The exact date of CMAT exam answer key release is shared by the NTA in after the exam has been conducted. After the release of CMAT answer key, candidates can assess their performance, by tallying their responses and official answers. They can also challenge the official CMAT answer key, by filling an online form and uploading supporting documents. The NTA-CMAT will examine the objections to see if they are genuine or not. In case, the ojection/s are found to be valid, the CMAT answer key is revised and released as the final answer key. The CMAT result is prepared only after examination of all te objections received from candidates.

The next CMAT exam will be held on January 25, 2025. The NTA has started registration process for the same most on November 14, 2024. Those interested in appearing for the exam are required to register for it at CMAT-NTA website and fill the online application form before December 25, 2024. The score of CMAT will be valid for one year only, so if you appear for CMAT 2025, you must take admission in the same academic year.

Apart from 1300 B-schools, the CMAT score is also valid for admission through MAH CET CAP. The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts MBA/MMS admissions for 300 colleges in the state. It is followed by a common counselling process called CAP. CMAT test takers can also participate in MAH MBA CET CAP and secure a seat in MBA/MMS course offered by over 300 colleges in Maharashtra.

Once released, candidates who have appeared for the CMAT exam must follow the below-mentioned step by step procedure to download results and scorecards: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of CMAT at cmat.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: Scroll down to Student Activity notification box and click on 'CMAT Score Card'

Step 3: On the next page, fill in details including, Application Number, Date of Birth and Security Pin.

Step 4: After entering all details mentioned in step 3, click on 'Login'

Step 5: On the next, check details regarding CMAT scores.

There are several benefits of appearing in the CMAT exam. It is easier than other exams and accepted by many B-schools. Check below some of the key benefits of CMAT.

• CMAT is conducted at the end of MBA entrance exam season, so MBA aspirants don't have to study much as the previous experience of exams like CAT, XAT, SNAP comes in use.
• CMAT score is accepted by about 1,300 MBA colleges in India which includes top colleges in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. 
• CMAT exam is a moderate difficulty level exam so it is easier to score high in CMAT than CAT, XAT, IIFT, GMAT.
• CMAT cut offs for admission to top colleges are not exceptionally high, so you can get a good MBA college with a decent CMAT score.
• There's no 50 per cent aggregate criteria for CMAT application. Candidates with passing marks in graduation can also appear for the exam. 
• CMAT application fee for women and reserved category candidates is only INR 1,000 which is quite less as compared to CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP fees.

There are several benefits of appearing in the CMAT exam. It is easier than other exams and accepted by many B-schools. Check below some of the key benefits of CMAT.

• CMAT is conducted at the end of MBA entrance exam season, so MBA aspirants don't have to study much as the previous experience of exams like CAT, XAT, SNAP comes in use.
• CMAT score is accepted by about 1,300 MBA colleges in India which includes top colleges in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. 
• CMAT exam is a moderate difficulty level exam so it is easier to score high in CMAT than CAT, XAT, IIFT, GMAT.
• CMAT cut offs for admission to top colleges are not exceptionally high, so you can get a good MBA college with a decent CMAT score.
• There's no 50 per cent aggregate criteria for CMAT application. Candidates with passing marks in graduation can also appear for the exam. 
• CMAT application fee for women and reserved category candidates is only INR 1,000 which is quite less as compared to CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP fees.

Ideally, one would say that 99-100 percentile is good for MBA Admission. However, it is not possible for all candidates to score so high. So, what shall be considered a good score in CMAT. A good CMAT score is basically a score that will get you a seat in your desired college. So, if you desire a Tier 1 college, a good score in CMAT will be 85 percentile and above. If you desire a Tier 2 college, a good score in CMAT will be 70-85 percentile and for a Tier 3 college, less than 70 percentile in CMAT will be good. Now, if you want to understand CMAT. Score in terms of percentile, so that while giving the exam you know how much raw score is needed to get the required percentile for the desired college, you need to know how much CMAT score is equal to percentile. About 340-350 score is equal to 100 percentile in CMAT About 281-340 score is equal to 90-99.99 percentile in CMAT About 201-280 score is equal to 81-89 percentile in CMAT About 171-200 score is equal to 71-80 percentile in CMAT About 140-171 score is equal to 61-70 percentile in CMAT About 116-140 score is equal to 51-60 percentile in CMAT.

The CMAT answer key is released by the NTA at the NTA-CMAT website only. Candidates will be able to check it, only if they had appeared for the test. Candidates who applied for CMAT exam but did not appear for it will not be issued the answer key and response sheet. They can check the CMAT question paper and answer key by using their official CMAT login and password. Given below are steps to download the CMAT response sheet are given below: 

1. Open NTA-CMAT website in a new window
2. Click on the tab indicating -Display Question Paper and Answer Key Challenge tab 
3. Enter CMAT Application Number and Password or Date of Birth Enter security pin and click on login button 
4. The answer key and response sheet will be displayed 
5. Click on download icon and save a copy of CMAT answer key PDF on your desktop.

The NTA will allow each CMAT test-taker to challenge the answer key, if they are unsatisfied with the official answer/s. Upon submission of the objections, the exam authorities will examine them and if any objection is found to be valid, they official answer key will be revised. Given below are step of filling up the online application form for challenging CMAT  answer key:

1. Log on to the official NTA-CMAT website
2. Click on CMAT Answer Key/Objection tab
3. Enter your CMAT 2024 Application Number and Date of Birth Enter Security Pin and Submit
4. All 100 questions for CMAT Paper IDs will appear in sequential order. 
5. To challenge a question, use the option IDs given against it by clicking the check box.
6. Click on Save your Claim and move to next screen.
7. All option IDs challenged will be displayed.
8. Now, select Choose File option and upload supporting documents in a single pdf file.
9. Click on Save your Claim Finally. 
10.  Click on fee payment option - Click here to Pay Fee and pay INR 200 per question through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.