Your CMAT score depends on the final answer key, not the provisional one released first. The CMAT 2027 answer key isn’t available yet, as NTA has scheduled the exam for 7 February 2027. Based on previous years, NTA may release the provisional key within a week of the exam. You’ll then get a short window to challenge any answers by paying ₹200 per question, after which NTA will release the final answer key. Here is the expected date, the official download link, how to read your response sheet and how to challenge a wrong answer.
Last updated: 27 October 2026. Based on NTA’s examination calendar and the CMAT 2026 process. The CMAT 2027 Information Bulletin was not yet published at the time of writing, so confirm every detail on the official website.
CMAT 2027 Answer Key at a Glance
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 7 February 2027 (Sunday), as per NTA’s examination calendar; tentative until the bulletin is out |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Provisional answer key | Not released; expected after the exam |
| Official website | cmat.nta.nic.in |
| Challenge fee | ₹200 per question in CMAT 2026 (confirm for 2027) |
CMAT 2027 Answer Key Release Date (Expected)
NTA does not announce the answer key date in advance. The best guide is CMAT 2026, when NTA released the provisional key and response sheet on 31 January, six days after the 25 January exam. The challenge window closed on 2 February, and the final key followed on 17 February 2026.
| Stage | CMAT 2026 (actual) | CMAT 2027 (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | 25 January 2026 | 7 February 2027 |
| Provisional key and response sheet | 31 January 2026 | Around mid-February 2027 |
| Challenge window | Closed 2 February 2026 | A few days after the provisional key |
| Final key | 17 February 2026 | Late February to early March 2027 |
These 2027 dates are estimates, not NTA announcements. Treat them as a planning guide only.
CMAT 2027 Answer Key Download Link and Steps
Use only the NTA website: cmat.nta.nic.in. Do not log in on any other site.
- Open the official CMAT website and click the provisional answer key notice once it appears.
- Log in with your application number and password (or date of birth, as the portal asks).
- Click “View Question Paper” to see your recorded responses.
- Open the answer key link to compare each answer.
- Save the PDF, since access can be time-limited.
In CMAT 2026, the final answer key could be downloaded without login credentials.
CMAT 2027 Response Sheet: What It Shows
The CMAT response sheet is your personal record of the exam. It lets you check:
- the question paper you attempted,
- the option you marked for each question,
- the question ID, which you need to challenge an answer,
- the correct option as per NTA’s provisional answer key.
Match each question by its Question ID, because the IDs may not appear in sequence.
How to Challenge the CMAT 2027 Answer Key
If you think NTA’s answer is wrong, you can raise an objection during the challenge window. The CMAT 2026 rules were:
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee | ₹200 per question challenged, non-refundable |
| Payment | Online (card, net banking or UPI) |
| Proof | Upload supporting documents for your claim |
| Validity | Only paid challenges made within the window are considered |
| Result of a valid challenge | The key is revised and applied to all candidates |
| After the result | No grievance on the answer key is entertained |
Steps: log in, click “Challenge Answer Key”, select the question ID, upload proof, pay the fee and save your claim. Note the deadline carefully. The 2026 window was only about two days, though NTA has extended windows before, as it did in 2023.
How to Calculate Your CMAT 2027 Score
Use the answer key with the CMAT marking scheme. This is the CMAT 2026 pattern, so confirm it in the CMAT 2027 bulletin.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 (five sections of 20 each) |
| Marks | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer |
| Unattempted | No deduction |
| Maximum score | 400 |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
Formula: Score = (Correct answers × 4) − (Wrong answers × 1).
Example: 60 correct and 20 wrong gives 240 − 20 = 220 marks. Recalculate after the final key, because it can differ from the provisional one.
Tips While You Wait
- Keep only NTA’s website as your source for the key and result.
- Do not rely on unofficial or memory-based keys for challenges. Use only NTA’s question IDs.
- Practise with CMAT previous year papers and MBA entrance mock tests to improve accuracy.
FAQs on the CMAT 2027 Answer Key
When will the CMAT 2027 answer key be released?
NTA has not announced it. The exam is on 7 February 2027, and the provisional key is expected within about a week, based on CMAT 2026.
Where can I download the CMAT 2027 answer key?
On the official NTA CMAT website, cmat.nta.nic.in, after logging in.
Is there a fee to challenge the CMAT answer key?
Yes. In CMAT 2026 it was ₹200 per question, non-refundable.
Can I challenge the answer key after the result?
No. The result is based on the final answer key, and later grievances are not entertained.
Conclusion
The CMAT 2027 answer key will appear only after the 7 February 2027 exam. Download your response sheet quickly, verify answers by question ID, challenge only with proof, and calculate your score from the final key. For the latest dates and rules, rely on NTA.
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