The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully transitioned into the post-result phase for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT 2026). Following the official declaration of scores on February 17, the result processing for final merit lists and institutional data sharing is currently underway. As of today, February 20, the digital scorecard status for all 41,872 candidates who appeared for the exam remains "Active" on the official portal. This year's cycle was characterized by a single-shift examination conducted on January 25, which eliminated the need for complex normalization, providing candidates with raw marks alongside their percentile scores.

Examination Statistics and Attendance Overview

The NTA has released comprehensive data regarding candidate participation for the CMAT 2026 session. Despite a slight dip in registrations compared to previous years, the percentage of test-takers remained robust.

Category	Statistics for CMAT 2026
Total Registered Candidates	53,453
Total Appeared Candidates	41,872
Attendance Percentage	78.33%
Number of Exam Cities	110
Number of Test Centers	259

Gender Distribution: Among the attendees, 21,966 were male candidates and 19,905 were female, maintaining a healthy gender balance in the management aspirant pool.
Single-Shift Advantage: Since the exam was held in a single shift, the percentile scores reflect a direct ranking of raw marks, ensuring a transparent result processing phase.
Portal Availability: The official CMAT website is equipped with high-bandwidth servers to allow continuous access to scorecards throughout the February-March admission window.

Understanding the CMAT 2026 Scorecard Status

Candidates logging in to check their scorecard status will find a detailed breakdown of their performance across five key sections: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Percentile Range	Typical Score (Out of 400)	Top Accepting Colleges
99.9+ Percentile	320 - 350	JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE
95 - 99 Percentile	280 - 310	K J Somaiya, GIM Goa
85 - 90 Percentile	240 - 270	BIMTECH, Welingkar Mumbai
70 - 80 Percentile	200 - 230	IPE Hyderabad, Christ University

Credential Requirement: To check the scorecard status, management aspirants must use their application number and date of birth or password.
Digital Validity: The NTA has clarified that no hard copies of the results will be sent by post; the online scorecard is the only valid document for AICTE-approved college admissions.
Accuracy Check: Candidates are advised to verify their All India Rank (AIR) and category-specific ranks mentioned on the result sheet to ensure error-free result processing at the institutional level.

Next Steps: Admissions and Shortlisting

With the CMAT 2026 results now finalized, the focus shifts to the individual admission cycles of participating B-schools. Unlike national-level medical or engineering entrance exams, CMAT admission is not centralized.

Individual Applications: Management aspirants must apply separately to their target institutes using their percentile scores.
GD/PI Rounds: Tier-1 and Tier-2 colleges will soon begin releasing their shortlists for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI) based on the current scorecard status.
ROI Considerations: Top government colleges like PUMBA and SIMSREE continue to be the primary targets for candidates due to their high return on investment and low fee structures.

Conclusion

The CMAT 2026 result process was completed on February 19, starting the next step for more than 41,000 students who want to build careers in management. Since the exam was held in a single shift and percentile scores were released quickly, the move from exam to admission has become smoother and clearer. The scorecards are still available on the official NTA website, so students should download and save multiple copies for future use. The next few weeks are very important for choosing colleges based on their percentile scores and career plans. More than 1,000 institutes accept CMAT scores, and the 2026–28 academic session will see many qualified students joining management programs. Candidates should regularly check the websites of their chosen B-schools for cutoff marks and interview call updates.

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