The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 response sheet is expected to be released soon. This sheet will show the answers candidates marked during the exam. The CMAT 2026 exam is scheduled for January 25, 2026 . Candidates can likely download their response sheet and the official answer key by the end of January or the first week of February 2026 . This will be available on the official CMAT website.
Having the response sheet helps students calculate their probable scores before the final results are announced. After the response sheet and answer key are released, the exam authorities will open a window for candidates to raise objections, if any.
CMAT 2026 Response Sheet Release Date: A Look at Past Trends
Looking at the past three years can help us guess when the CMAT 2026 response sheet might be released. The table below shows when the response sheets were released in previous years compared to the exam dates.
| Year | CMAT Response Sheet Expected Date | CMAT Exam Date |
| 2026 | January 31 to February 3, 2026 (Expected) | January 25, 2026 |
| 2025 | January 31, 2025 | January 25, 2026 |
| 2024 | May 23, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 4, 2023 |
The trend shows that the response sheet is usually released a few days after the exam. For CMAT 2026, the exam is on January 25, so the response sheet is expected in the days following that date.
Candidates should regularly check the official CMAT website for announcements regarding the response sheet release. Once released, they can download it to review their performance and estimate their scores. This is also the time to check the answer key and prepare any challenges if needed.
