CMAT Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Link to be Activated SHORTLY; Expected Cutoff AnalysisCMAT Result 2026: The National Testing Agency shall declare the CMAT result 2026 today, February 17. NTA released the final answer key around 10 AM on February 17, indicating that the result can be expected anytime by evening. i.e, by 6 or 7 PM . The test takers can keep their application number and date of birth details ready to download the CMAT scorecard that includes percentile and AIR. The result was supposed to be announced on February 15, but NTA has delayed the result announcement by 2 days. The delay can be attributed to the NTA JEE Main result announcement that took place on February 16. The details regarding the CMAT expected cutoff 2026 have been provided through this live blog.
- Status of CMAT Result 2026: To be Declared Today - Link will be Provided Here
- Status of Final Answer Key : Declared - PDF Link
CMAT Result 2026: Quick Information
Here are some important details helpful for test takers checking for the result -| Aspect | Details |
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| Result date | February 17, 2026 |
| Any delay expected further? | No |
| Release expected release time | between 5 PM and 8 PM |
| Chances of NTA Result Declaration Today | 100% Chance |
| Details required to access the scorecard? |
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| Did NTA drop any questions in the final answer key ? | No |
| Format of result | Percentile and AIR |
NTA does not release the official toppers list of CMAT every year, and only the name of the candidate scoring AIR 1 might be declared. There will not be any server issues after the result declaration, and the scorecards shall be accessible with a few clicks. Test takers can keep checking this live news blog to stay updated with the latest happeings on CMAT result announcement.
CMAT Result 2026 Live Updates
05 02 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
CMAT Result 2026 Anytime Shortly
The peak result time of CMAT has started, and the link is expected to go live on cmat.nta.nic.in anytime shortly. The direct link shall be provided here once released.
04 28 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
99.5 Percentile Trends: Last 3 Years' Score Analysis
For 99.5 Percentile, here is the last 3 years' score analysis -
- 2025 - 290 Marks
- 2024 - 310 Marks
- 2023 - - 306 Marks
04 15 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
CMAT Score vs Percentile: 99 Percentile Trends
The score vs percentile analysis for 99 percentile in CMAT over the last 3 years is as follows -
- 2025 - 320 marks for 99 Percentile
- 2024 - 340 marks for 99 Percentile
- 2023 - 360 marks for 99 Percentile
03 55 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Will there be normalization this year for CMAT Result?
As the exam was conducted only in a single shift, there will be no normalization process for the CMAT result. The test takers are now curious whether NTA release marks or percentile or both in the scorecard.
03 43 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Status Check: Is CMAT Result 2026 Out?
CMAT Result 2026 is yet to be announced by NTA in a few hours. In all probability, the link might get activated between 5 PM and 7 PM.
03 35 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
CMAT Result: What did test takers search more in the last 4 hours?
As the results is about to be released within few hours, here's what test takers searched more in the last 4 hours -
- cmat 2026 score vs percentile
- cmat nta nic in 2026
- cmat login 2026
- is cmat result out
- cmat result
- cmat result 2026
03 12 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
ISBR Bangalore Expected Cutoff with Placement Details
Here are the expected CMAT cutoff details of ISBR Bangalore, along witha few other details -
- Expected Cutoff: 70 Percentile
- Highest Salary Package Offered (2025): 16.42 LPA
02 44 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Welingkar Mumbai Expected Cutoff with Placement Details
Here are the expected CMAT cutoff percentile for Welingar Mumbai, along with a few other important details -
- Expected Cutoff: 85 Percentile
- Average Salary in Campus Placements (2025): 12.90 LPA
- Highest Salary Offered in Placements (2025): 40 LPA
02 28 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
SIMSREE Expected Cutoff with Placement details
Students aspiring for admission to SIMSREE through CMAT can make a note of the following details -
- Expected Cutoff Percentile: 99.97
- Average Salary in Campus Placements: 15.10 LPA
02 19 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
JBIMS CMAT Expected Percentile 2026 with Placement details
Candidates aspiring for JBIMS admission check the expected cutoff and other important details related to JBIMS -
- Expected Cutoff: 99 Percentile
- Highest LPA Offered: 55.60 LPA
- Average LPA: 15.10 LPA
02 07 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
What do 260 Marks in CMAT mean?
Candidates anticipating to score 260 marks in CMAT are expected to get a percentile of 96.6 or above as per previous years' score vs percentile analysis.
01 53 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Does NTA release official toppers list?
Usually, for the CMAT exam, NTA does not release the official toppers list, but the AIR 1 rank candidate name can be declared. Over the years, CMAT toppers list was never officially released.
01 20 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Is 280 a good score in CMAT?
280 is considered a good score in the CMAT exam. Wth this score, the test takers will be able to get around the 98.3 to 98.5 percentile. This percentile range can be considered decent for MBA admission.
01 04 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
What to expect for 290 Marks?
If you are anticipating to score 290 marks in the CMAT exam, here is what to except -
- There is a chance to score 99 percentile for 290 marks
- 99 percentile can be considered as a safe score for MBA admission. There is 100% chance for admission to the top MBA colleges
12 49 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
What does 300 marks in the CMAT mean in terms of percentile?
Candidates anticipating to score 300 marks might get 99.5 or above in the exam. However, this analysis is purely based on previous years' trends.
12 33 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Expected Marks required to score 99.99 Percentile
As per previous years' score vs percentile trends, the expected marks required to score 99.99 percentile in the CMAT exam could be around 340 or above. Usually, the highest marks of the topper range between 350 and 355. Therefore, the chances of scoring 99.99 percentile with 340 marks could be high.
12 24 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Expected Safe Percentie in CMAT 2026
Here is the detailed analysis of the expected safe percentile in the CMAT exam based on previous years' analysis -
- There is a chance for admission till 70 Percentile in CMAT
- While admission to top tier colleges might go with 97 to 99 percentile slabs
- Region-specific local colleges admit candidats with 90 or above percentile
- If the seats are vacant, candidates scoring between 70 to 80 percentile shall be considered
12 08 PM IST - 17 Feb'26
Which colleges might fall under 99 Percentile Slab?
Here are some top colleges that fall under the 99 percentile slab in CMAT -
- JBIMS
- SMISR
- BIMTEH
- Krea University
- National Insurance Academy
11 48 AM IST - 17 Feb'26
Few Predicted MBA colleges fall under 80 Percentile Range
Here are a few MBA colleges that might fall under the CMAT percentile range of 70 to 80 -
- Jaipura Institute of Management
- BIMTECH
- New Delhi Institute of Management
- IES Mangement College
- Welingkar
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What does the CMAT Scorecard contain?
The scorecard contains the following details -
- Section-wise Percentile
- Overall Percentile
- AIR
- Candidate details
10 51 AM IST - 17 Feb'26
Did NTA make any changes in CMAT Fianal Answer Key?
NTA has not made any changes in the final answer key, and all the answers remain the same as the preliminary answer key. Therefore, there are no dropped or bonus questions.
10 43 AM IST - 17 Feb'26
Why did NTA delay result announcement by 2 days?
NTA was working on a deadline to announce JEE Mains session 1 result on February 16. The idea was to declare these results before the commencement of board exams. Therefore, NTA delayed the CMAT result announcement by 2 days.
10 39 AM IST - 17 Feb'26
Will NTA release CMAT Result before 5 PM?
The chances of declaring results before 5 PM are less, but there is 100% chance for the result announcement between 5 PM to 8 PM. Usually, NTA declares results of various exams during the same time window. Yesterday, NTA's JEE Session 1 results were declared around 6 PM.
