The CMAT 2025 answer key will be released online in two phases: provisional and final. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key for a fee of Rs. 200 per question, which will be refunded if the challenge is valid. Candidates cannot raise objection after the declaration of the final answer key. The CMAT 2025 result will be based on the review of valid objections.
CMAT Answer Key 2025
CMAT answer key 2025 will be released 2-3 days after the exam. The CMAT is being on January 25, 2025. The NTA will release the answer key PDF with response sheet on its official website. The CMAT response sheet will contain section wise questions, 4 answer options, the candidate's response and the correct answer.
The CMAT objection window will be active for 2-3 days during which test takers will be able to challenge the official CMAT answer key. The authorities will assess all the objections received and revise the CMAT 2025 answer key accordingly. Upon verification of the answer key, the authorities will declare the final answer key along with the result. Get complete and latest updates on this page.
CMAT Answer Key 2025 Release Date
The CMAT answer key 2025 will be available for download for a given time period only. Candidates must download their response sheets within the time limit. Check the table below to now the CMAT answer key 2025 release date.
CMAT Events | CMAT Dates 2025 |
CMAT exam date 2025 | 25th January 2025 |
CMAT 2025 answer key release date (Provisional) | 2 to 3 days before the exam date (Tentative) |
CMAT answer key challenge last date | To be announced |
How to Download CMAT 2025 Answer Key?
The CMAT answer key 2025 will be made available on the NTA-CMAT website. Candidates will be able to check the CMAT question paper with response sheet by logging in with their official CMAT login and password. Given below are steps to download the CMAT response sheet 2025:
- Open NTA-CMAT website in a new window.
- ;Login with Application Number and Password or Date of Birth
- Click on 'CMAT 2025 Answer Key' link
- The answer key and response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
- Click on download and save a copy of CMAT answer key 2025 PDF on your desktop
How to Challenge CMAT 2025 Answer Key?
The steps to challenge the CMAT answer key 2025 are given below here.
- Log on to the official NTA-CMAT 2025 website
- Click on ‘Challenge Answer Key’ option
- To challenge a particular question, use any one or more of the option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box
- After clicking your desired option, scroll down, click on ‘Save your Claim’ and move to next screen
- You will be able to see the option IDs you have challenged
- To upload supporting documents for challenged questions, select ‘Choose File’ option (all documents to be put in a single pdf file)
- Click on ‘Save your Claim Finally’
- Pay a fee of Rs. 200 per question using online mode.
How to Calculate Marks Using CMAT Answer Key: Check Marking Scheme
The CMAT answer key 2025 will provide the detailed information, including question-wise correct answers, the options chosen by the candidate, marks awarded for correct answers, and marks deducted for incorrect answers. This allows candidates to calculate their raw score.
According to the CMAT marking scheme, candidates earn 4 marks for each correct answer and lose 1 mark for each incorrect answer, while no marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. To calculate the raw score, multiply the number of correct answers by 4, subtract 1 for each incorrect answer, and exclude unanswered questions.
Details | Explanation |
Marking Scheme | - Correct Answer: +4 marks per question |
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark per question |
- Unanswered Question: No marks awarded or deducted |
Score Calculation Formula | Raw CMAT Score = (4 × Number of Correct Answers) - (1 × Number of Incorrect Answers) |
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