NMAT 2026 Answer Key: Expected Correct Answers and How to Raise an Objection

• The NMAT 2026 provisional answer key for the October 31 paper is now available on the GMAC portal at nmat.org.
• NMAT 2026 has 3 sections — Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning — with 36 questions each and no negative marking.
• You can raise objections from November 1 to November 3, 2026 by logging into the GMAC portal and paying ₹200 per question challenged.
• Your challenge fee is refunded if GMAC accepts your objection after review.
• The final answer key is used to calculate your official scaled score (36–360) — your score may change if objections are accepted and answers are revised.
• Use the provisional key to estimate your score: each correct answer adds +1 raw mark with zero deduction for wrong answers.

NMAT Answer Key 2026: Overview

GMAC releases the NMAT 2026 provisional answer key within hours of each test date. Because NMAT is a computer-based test conducted over a multi-week window, the answer key is published for each specific test date separately. The October 31 key covers all three sections attempted today.

Two versions of the key are released. The provisional answer key is the first version — students can challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. After GMAC reviews all objections, a final answer key is published. Always use the final answer key to calculate your score — provisional key scores can change. Your official NMAT scaled score and section scores are derived from the final key.

NMAT 2026 uses a scaled scoring system. Raw marks (one per correct answer, zero for wrong or unattempted) are converted to scaled scores for each section, then summed for your total. This scaling accounts for difficulty variation across different test dates and slots.

NMAT Answer Key 2026: Important Dates

The objection window closes on November 3, 2026 — no challenges are accepted after this date.

How to Download NMAT Answer Key 2026

The NMAT 2026 provisional answer key is available section-wise (Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning) as a downloadable PDF on the official GMAC portal. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official NMAT portal at nmat.org.
2. Click on Sign In and enter your registered email address and password.
3. On your dashboard, navigate to My Exams and select your October 31, 2026 test appointment.
4. Click on Answer Key under your test details.
5. Select the section — Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, or Logical Reasoning — to view section-wise correct answers.
6. Click Download PDF to save the answer key for offline reference.
7. Cross-check your remembered responses against the provisional answers to estimate your expected score.

If you face a login issue, use the Forgot Password option on the sign-in page. Your registered email is the one used at the time of NMAT 2026 registration.

Also Check: NMAT 2026 Response Sheet — Download Your OMR

How to Raise Objection Against NMAT Answer Key 2026

If you believe an answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you can challenge it through the GMAC portal within the objection window (November 1–3, 2026). Each question must be challenged separately, and a fee applies per question.

1. Visit nmat.org and sign in with your NMAT 2026 credentials.
2. Go to My Exams and select your October 31, 2026 appointment.
3. Click on Raise Objection or Answer Key Challenge.
4. Select the section (Language Skills / Quantitative Skills / Logical Reasoning) containing the question you want to challenge.
5. Choose the question number from the list and select the answer option you believe is correct.
6. Attach supporting reference material (textbook page, official source) to justify your objection — this strengthens your challenge.
7. Proceed to payment: pay ₹200 per question via net banking, UPI, or debit/credit card.
8. Submit your objection and save the confirmation number for your records.
9. You can repeat steps 4–8 for each additional question you wish to challenge.

The challenge fee of ₹200 per question is refunded if your objection is accepted by GMAC. GMAC’s decision on all objections is final, and the final answer key will reflect any accepted corrections.

NMAT Answer Key Challenge Fee 2026

There is no fee waiver for any category of students. Pay carefully — the fee is non-refundable if GMAC does not accept your objection.

NMAT Provisional vs Final Answer Key 2026

Always use the final answer key to calculate your score — provisional key scores can change after objections are reviewed and accepted by GMAC.

How to Calculate Score Using NMAT Answer Key 2026

NMAT 2026 uses a two-step scoring process: raw marks first, then scaled conversion. Here is how to estimate your expected score using the provisional answer key.

Step 1: Calculate Raw Section Scores

Step 2: Scaled Score Range

Raw marks are converted to a scaled score using GMAC’s equating formula. Each section has a scaled score range of 12–120. Your total NMAT 2026 scaled score ranges from 36 to 360.

Worked Example

Suppose you attempted 90 questions and got 76 correct, 14 wrong, and left 18 unattempted:

• Language Skills: 26 correct → raw score = 26
• Quantitative Skills: 28 correct → raw score = 28
• Logical Reasoning: 22 correct → raw score = 22
• Total raw score = 76 out of 108

GMAC then maps your section-wise raw scores to scaled scores. A raw score of 26/36 in Language Skills typically converts to a scaled score in the 72–82 range depending on the difficulty level of your specific test. Your total scaled score is the sum of all three section scaled scores.

Because NMAT has no negative marking, you should attempt every question — unattempted questions give you zero, same as wrong answers, so guessing never hurts your score.

Also Check: NMAT 2026 Result — Scorecard Download and Score Validity

NMAT Answer Key 2026: FAQs

When is the NMAT 2026 answer key released?

The NMAT 2026 provisional answer key for the October 31 paper was released on October 31, 2026. The final answer key is expected on November 8, 2026 after objections are reviewed.

Where can I download the NMAT 2026 answer key?

You can download the NMAT 2026 answer key by logging into the GMAC portal at nmat.org with your registered credentials. The key is available under My Exams → your October 31 appointment → Answer Key.

Is the NMAT 2026 answer key section-wise?

Yes. The answer key is available separately for all three sections — Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning — each with 36 questions.

What happens if my NMAT objection is accepted?

If GMAC accepts your objection, the answer for that question is revised in the final key and your scaled score is recalculated accordingly. Your challenge fee of ₹200 is also refunded to your original payment method.

Can I challenge multiple questions in NMAT 2026?

Yes, you can challenge as many questions as you want. Each question requires a separate ₹200 fee. Submit all your objections before November 3, 2026 — the window does not extend under any circumstance.

What is the last date to raise objections for NMAT 2026?

The last date to raise objections against the NMAT 2026 October 31 paper is November 3, 2026. No objections are accepted after this date.

Is there negative marking in NMAT 2026?

No. NMAT 2026 has no negative marking. A wrong answer scores zero, same as an unattempted question. You should attempt all 108 questions to maximise your raw score.

Can I use the provisional answer key to calculate my exact NMAT score?

You can calculate an indicative raw score using the provisional key, but not your exact scaled score. GMAC’s scaling formula is not public. Use your raw marks as a rough estimate — your official scaled score appears in the scorecard after the result is declared.

What documents do I need to raise an objection in NMAT 2026?

You need to log in with your NMAT 2026 credentials and provide the question number, your preferred answer option, and supporting reference material (a textbook excerpt or credible source) to back your challenge. Uploading strong evidence improves your chances of acceptance.

When will the NMAT 2026 final answer key be released?

The NMAT 2026 final answer key for the October 31 paper is expected on November 8, 2026, after GMAC reviews all submitted objections. The final key is used to generate official scorecard results.

Will NMAT 2026 result change after the final answer key?

If you raised an objection and GMAC accepts it, your scaled score will change. For students who did not raise any objection — or whose objections were rejected — the score remains the same as the provisional calculation.

What is the NMAT 2026 total score range?

The NMAT 2026 total scaled score ranges from 36 to 360, with each of the three sections scored on a scale of 12–120. Most top B-schools accepting NMAT scores set a cut-off in the range of 200–230 overall.

Disclaimer: The dates and fees mentioned in this article are based on information available as of October 31, 2026. Students should verify all details from the official GMAC portal at nmat.org before taking any action. Collegedunia does not publish or host the official NMAT answer key.