CUET 2026 : Answer Key

The answer key for CUET (Common University Entrance Test) 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the exam. It helps candidates to assess their performance and work out an estimated score.

CUET 2026 answer key will be available on the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) around July 2026. Once the provisional answer key is released, you will be able to raise any objections if you find mistakes.

Important Dates for CUET Answer Key 2026

Event	Tentative Date
CUET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release	Fourth week of June 2026
CUET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window	Fourth week of June 2026
CUET 2026 Final Answer Key Release	June 2026

Steps to Download the CUET Answer Key 2026

To download the CUET Answer Key 2026, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the official website: exams.nta.ac.in.
2. Look for the CUET UG 2026 section on the homepage.
3. Find the link to the provisional answer key and click on it.
4. The answer key will open on the screen.
5. Download and save the answer key for future reference.

How to Challenge the CUET Answer Key 2026

If you find an error in the provisional answer key, you can challenge it. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Go to the CUET exam page on the NTA website.
2. Look for the Answer Key Challenge link.
3. Log in using your application number and date of birth.
4. Select the question you want to challenge and upload any proof or document.
5. Pay INR 200 per question for each challenge.
6. Submit your challenge and keep the receipt for your reference.

CUET Answer Key Challenge Fee

Particular	Fees
CUET Answer Key Challenge Fee	INR 200 per question

CUET Response Sheet 2026

Before the results are out, NTA will also release the response sheet. This sheet will show the answers you selected during the exam. You can compare your responses with the official answer key to estimate your score. The response sheet will only be available for a short time.

CUET Marking Scheme 2026

Here’s how the CUET UG 2026 exam will be marked:

• Correct answer: +5 marks
• Incorrect answer: -1 mark
• Unanswered questions: 0 marks
• If more than one answer is correct, you will get 5 marks for any correct answer.

CUET Final Answer Key 2026

After reviewing all the challenges, NTA will release the final answer key. Once this key is out, no more challenges will be accepted. You won’t be notified individually about the outcome of your challenge.

CUET Result 2026

The CUET UG 2026 result will likely be available in July 2026. You can check your result on the official website. Please note, there will be no re-checking or re-evaluation of results. The CUET score will be used for admissions to undergraduate programs for the academic year 2025-2026.