CMAT 2025 Answer Key (OUT) - Download Answer Key PDF, Raise Objections Here

Updated By Subhashri Roy on 13 Feb, 2025 22:09

The CMAT 2025 answer key was released on January 31, 2025. You could raise objections against the provisional answer key till February 2, 9 PM. The PDF download link for the provisional answer key is available here.

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CMAT Answer Key 2025 (Out)

The CMAT answer key 2025 was released on January 31, 2025, at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT along with the response sheet. The CMAT answer key challenge window was open till February 2, up to 9 PM, while you could make objection fee payment by 11:50 PM. You will have to log in to the official website using your CMAT application number and date of birth to download the answer key with the question paper. The direct link to access the CMAT 2025 answer key is updated below.

The CMAT 2025 exam was conducted on January 25, 2025. The main purpose of the preliminary answer key is to help you assess your performance by confirming the number of correct answers you marked. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will allow you to challenge the preliminary answer key if you find any discrepancies. The CMAT final answer key 2025 will be released soon as the results were announcedon February 13, 2025, along with the results on the official website. The important details about the CMAT 2025 answer key, including the release date, the dates to raise objections, how to download, and the steps to raise objections, can be checked on this page.

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CMAT Answer Key 2025 Dates

The important dates for the CMAT 2025 answer key are available below:

Events

Date

CMAT 2025 Exam Date

January 25, 2025

CMAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date

January 31, 2025 (Out)

Last Date to Raise Objections to CMAT 2025 Answer Key

February 2, 2025 (9 PM)

CMAT 2025 Final Answer Key Release Date

Soon

Declaration of CMAT 2025 Result

February 13, 2025 (Out)

CMAT Answer Key Release Date: Previous Year's Trends

According to patterns from the previous year, NTA typically publishes the CMAT answer key within a few days after the entrance exam is conducted.

CMAT Exam YearDate of CMAT ExamCMAT Exam SlotsCMAT Answer Key Release Date
CMAT 2025January 25, 2025Two shiftsFebruary 2, 2024 (in 8 days) (Expected)
CMAT 2024May 15, 2024Two shiftsMay 23, 2024 (in 8 days)
CMAT 2023May 4, 2023Two shiftsMay 12, 2023 (in 8 days)
CMAT 2022April 9, 2022Single shiftApril 19, 2022 (in 10 days)
CMAT 2021March 31, 2022Two shiftsApril 3, 2021 (in 4 days)
CMAT 2020January 28, 2020Single shiftJanuary 30, 2020 (in 3 days)

How to Download CMAT 2025 Answer Key?

Follow the steps given below to download your CMAT 2025 answer key:

Step 1: Visit the official website (exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT).

Step 2: Click on the link 'CMAT 2025 - Answer Key Challenge'. The direct link to download the CMAT 2025 Answer Key is available here.

Step 3: Enter your Application No, Password/Date of Birth and click on Sign In.

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Step 4: The answer key and response sheet will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Check the Question Paper and Responses and take a printout for future reference.

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How to Challenge CMAT Answer Key 2025?

The candidates have to follow the given steps to challenge CMAT answer key 2025 if they find any discrepancy in it:

Step 1: Log in to the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.

Step 2: Click on the link to view the CMAT 2025 response sheet.

Step 3: Sign in with your application number and password.

Step 4: Click on the option to challenge CMAT answer key 2025.

Step 5: The list of exam questions will be displayed on the screen, along with their options and respective IDs.

Step 6: Review the correct answer, and you can mark any option where you have found a discrepancy.

Step 7: Click on the 'Save Your Claim' button available at the end of the page.

Step 8: Upload any supporting documents and proceed to the next step.

Step 9: Review the list of your challenges visible on the screen, make any changes if needed else, and proceed to fee payment.

Step 10: The fee to raise challenges to the CMAT answer key 2025 is INR 200 per question. The fee is non-fundable. Choose your desired mode of fee payment and complete the process.

Note: Challenges can only be submitted after payment of the fee. Candidates can pay the fee only through Debit/Credit Card/ Net Banking. If the challenge is found correct, the fee will be refunded to the candidate.

How to Calculate Score with CMAT 2025 Answer Key

Candidates can use the CMAT 2025 marking scores to calculate their scores with the answer key. The marking scheme of the exam is as follows.

Type of Answer

Marks Awarded / Deducted

For Each Correct answer

+4 marks

For Each Wrong answer

-1 mark

For Unanswered Questions

0

Aspirants must calculate the number of correct and incorrect answers as given in the response sheet. Then, the raw score can be calculated using the simple formula given below.

CMAT Raw Sore = 4 x (No. of Correct Answers) - 1 x (No. of Wrong Answers)

How to Calculate CMAT Percentile?

If you appeared for CMAT 2025, not only can you estimate your CMAT 2025 raw score but also your CMAT 2025 percentile using the CMAT answer key. Using the formulas below, you can quickly determine their CMAT 2025 percentile.

Percentile (P) = 100 x the Number of candidates who appeared in the examination with a raw score equal to or less than the candidates divided by the total number of candidates who appeared in the CMAT exam. For Instance, Suppose 10,000 candidates appeared in the CMAT 2025 entrance exam and a candidate gets Rank 1 then the CMAT percentile score will be 99.99 or Percentile (P)= 10,000 -1 (rank)/ 10,000 x 100= 99.99.

Details Mentioned on CMAT 2025 Answer Key

Here are the details that candidates will find on the CMAT answer key 2025.

  • Candidateโ€™s name and roll number
  • Exam date and slot
  • Section-wise questions and their answer options
  • Candidateโ€™s response
  • Official answer

What After CMAT 2025 Answer Key Release?

After the National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the preliminary CMAT answer key 2025, test-takers should carefully review and compare it with their own responses. If there are any discrepancies, they are allowed to raise objections against the preliminary answer key. The NTA will thoroughly examine all objections raised and subsequently release a final answer key incorporating any necessary changes.

The final answer key and CMAT result 2025 will be published simultaneously. After the release, candidates will be notified of their achieved percentile or rank. It's important to note that due to the absence of a centralized admission process, candidates will need to submit separate applications to each college or institution they are interested in, based on their CMAT scores. This detailed process ensures that candidates have the opportunity to apply to multiple institutions based on their performance in the CMAT examination.

CMAT 2025 Score vs Percentile

CMAT score vs percentile 2025 is a detailed analysis of what score is required to attain a certain percentile in the exam. Check the table below for the CMAT score vs percentile analysis.

CMAT 2025 Score (Out of 400)

CMAT 2025 Percentile Range

345-350

100

281-340

90-99.99

201-280

81-89

171-200

71-80

141-170

61-70

116-140

51-60

Below 116

Below 51

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FAQs about CMAT Answer Key

When is the CMAT final answer key released?

The CMAT final answer key is released once the National Testing Agency has checked all the objections that candidates have raised against the CMAT provisional answer key and all the valid objections have been incorporated into the answer key. The CMAT answer key is released along with the CMAT result.

Can I challenge the CMAT final answer key?

No, you cannot challenge the CMAT final answer key. The CMAT final answer key is released only after all the objections against the CMAT provisional answer key have been considered and valid objections have been incorporated. The CMAT results are based on the CMAT final answer key and both of these are released together by the NTA on the official website.

Are CMAT answer key and response sheet different?

Yes, CMAT answer key and response sheet are different, although both these documents may be released together. The CMAT answer sheet contains all the correct solutions to the questions asked in the CMAT question paper. The CMAT response sheet contains all the responses that candidates have given during the CMAT exam. CMAT candidates can download both these documents once they are released on the official website.

What is the difference between provisional and final CMAT answer key?

The major difference between provisional and final CMAT answer key is that the CMAT provisional answer key is released a few days after the exam is concluded and aspirants can object against the same if any discrepancies are found. The CMAT final answer key is released along with the CMAT result and it cannot be objected against.

Does NTA release CMAT answer key slot-wise?

Yes, NTA releases CMAT answer key for wach slot of the CMAT exam. Candidates who appeared for Slot 1 of the CMAT exam will be able to access the answer key for their slot and the response sheet as well. Also, candidates of CMAT slot 1 may not be able to access the CMAT slot 2 answer key.

Does NTA release CMAT answer key?

Yes, the NTA (National Testing Agency) releases the CMAT answer key. The NTA releases the answer key a few days after the CMAT exam is concluded and the answer key is released on the official website. Candidates must note that the CMAT official answer key released right after the exam is the provisional answer key and NTA allows objections against the same if discrepancies are found.

What is the CMAT answer key 2025 release date?

The CMAT 2025 answer key has been released on January 31, 2025. The NTA released the CMAT answer key on the official website. After the CMAT 2025 result is declared in the last week of February 2025 (tentatively), the CMAT admission process will be initiated and CMAT accepting B-schools will release their CMAT cutoffs.

How to challenge the CMAT answer key 2025?

In order to challenge the CMAT 2025 answer key candidates must have valid objections against the solutions provided in the provisional answer key. Follow the steps below to challenge the CMAT 2025 answer key:

  • Visit the official website and find the 'CMAT Answer Key Challenge' link
  • Log in using the required credentials including CMAT 2025 Application Number and Date of Birth and Security Pin
  • Choose the question you wish to challenge and upload the necessary supporting documents.
  • Finally, pay the answer key challenge fee of INR 200 to complete the process.

How can I download CMAT answer key 2025 PDF?

Candidates can download the CMAT answer key 2025 PDF once it is released by the CMAT exam conducting authorities which is the NTA. Follow the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official NTA CMAT website.
  • Click on the 'Display Question Paper and Answer Key Challenge for CMAT' tab.
  • Enter the login credentials such as the registration number and password.
  • Your answer key and response sheet will be displayed.
  • Click on download and save a copy for further use.

What information is mentioned in the CMAT answer key?

The information mentioned in the CMAT answer key includes section-specific questions and their correct solutions, and candidatesโ€™ responses. If a candidate finds any of the answer to be wrong, they may object against the answer key. They must fill out an online objection form which the NTA will make available on the official NTA-CMAT website to object against the CMAT provisional answer key.

When can I raise an objection to CMAT answer key 2025?

Candidates can raise an objection to the CMAT 2025 answer key till February 2, 2025, 9 PM. The NTA has notified the deadline for submitting objections to the CMAT answer key 2025 along with the CMAT 2025 provisional answer key.

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