The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the CMAT 2026 results today, February 13, 2026 . Candidates can access their scorecards on the official NTA CMAT website at cmat.nta.nic.in . The results will be available following the exam conducted on January 25, 2026.
Accessing CMAT 2026 Results
To download the scorecard, candidates must provide their CMAT 2026 application number , password, and a security pin. The NTA has not announced a specific time for the result release.
Marks vs. Percentile Analysis
Understanding the relationship between raw marks and percentile is crucial for CMAT applicants. This data helps candidates gauge their performance relative to others.
Experts anticipate a slight decrease in the marks needed for high percentiles this year. This projection is based on an estimated 15% reduction in the total number of candidates compared to previous years.
A score above 345 is projected to achieve the 100th percentile . More than 1,300 management institutes accept CMAT scores for admissions.
Expected CMAT 2026 Percentiles
| CMAT 2026 Marks | CMAT 2026 Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 320 | 99.99 |
| 310 | 99.9 |
| 280 | 99.5 |
| 265 | 99 |
| 250 | 97 |
| 230 | 95 |
| 210 | 90 |
| 180 | 85 |
| 170 | 80 |
Next Steps for Candidates
After the results are announced, candidates should compare their obtained percentile with the expected cutoffs of their target business schools. There is no centralized counseling process for CMAT admissions.