CMAT Result 2026 LIVE Updates: NTA likely to declare percentile scores anytime soon; Expected cutoff

CMAT Result 2026:The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the CMAT Results 2026 will be released by or before February 15, 2026, on its official website,cmat.nta.nic.in., and candidates are now eagerly waiting for the official declaration. Based on previous years' results trends, the announcement is expected to take place mostly in the evening, which shows that results can be announced anytime between 6 PM and 10 PM. However, this is just anexpected release of the CMAT result 2026, but NTA has not confirmed the exact time of announcement.

The scorecard of CMAT will contain essential details such as marks scored, total score, and percentile, which are important for admission into MBA and PGDM courses offered by various AICTE-affiliated institutions in India. Since CMAT is a national-level entrance test, the percentile marks are of vital significance for shortlisting candidates for admission to MBA and PGDM courses.

CMAT Result 2026: Important Details

MBA aspirants can glance at the quick details related to the CMAT Result 2026.

Once the CMAT Result 2026 is announced, the MBA colleges accepting the CMAT score shall announce the admission dates. Colleges that have already opened MBA applications might ask students to submit their CMAT percentile score. The cutoff is generally set by each college based on the total number of applicants, their CMAT percentile, performance in GD/ PI and academic profile. The candidates with high scores will have greater opportunities to join the top management colleges, while average scorers will also have many choices from colleges located in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities that accept CMAT scores. It is advised that students should check the eligibility criteria and dates for their preferred colleges before applying.

Keep checking this live news blog to stay updated with the latest happenings of CMAT result, expected cutoffs, percentile scores and topper details.

CMAT Result 2026 Live Updates

• Feb 13, 2026 06:40 PM IST

  How many institutes accept CMAT scores in India?

  More than 1,350 MBA institutes in India use CMAT scores for admission. These institutes include government, private, and university-affiliated management colleges in the country. The number may fluctuate slightly every year based on the institutions that participate in the CMAT exam.

• Feb 13, 2026 06:20 PM IST

  What details are mentioned in CMAT scorecard?

  The CMAT scorecard holds key information such as the candidate’s name, photograph, signatures, sectional scores, overall scores, and the percentile scores obtained. Candidates must check the details and keep a copy of the scorecard safe.

• Feb 13, 2026 06:00 PM IST

  CMAT Final Answer Key 2026: Will any questions be dropped?

  If NTA received objections on CMAT 2026 preliminary answer key, it reviews them and drops any questions (in case there are genuine errors). This clarity students can get only once final answer key is released.

• Feb 13, 2026 05:42 PM IST

  Will CMAT Result 2026 be released today?

  NTA has already confirmed that the CMAT result will be released by February 15. Through this update, NTA indicated that the result might come either on February 15 or even before the respective date. If the final answer key is released today, i.e, February 13, the result might be released by tonight. Otherwise, students might have to wait till February 15. 

• Feb 13, 2026 05:00 PM IST

  How to download CMAT 2026 scorecard?

  To view your CMAT 2026 results, just follow these simple steps 

  • Go to the official website cmat.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the link for the CMAT 2026 Scorecard / Result
  • Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password
  • Click on Submit/Login
  • Your CMAT scorecard will be displayed on the screen
  • Download the PDF