CUET PG Answer Key 2026 Out

NTA CUET PG Answer Key 2026 Out

NTA has officially published the CUET PG Answer Key 2026 for all shifts and subjects, along with the candidates’ recorded responses and question papers. Candidates who appeared in the exam can log in using their application number and password/date of birth to view, download and verify their responses. The answer key released now is provisional and can be challenged within the given objection window by paying the prescribed fee per question. After evaluating the challenges, NTA will release the final answer key and then declare the CUET PG 2026 result.

CUET PG Answer Key 2026 – Overview

CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Important Dates

Direct Link to NTA CUET PG Answer Key 2026

NTA has activated the answer key link for CUET PG 2026 on the official CUET PG page under the latest notifications/important links section. Through this link, candidates can access the provisional answer key, their recorded responses and the question paper for their specific test paper code. You should always use only the official NTA CUET PG portal or the dedicated answer key challenge link mentioned in the public notice to avoid incorrect or fake answer keys.

CUET PG Answer Key 2026 Official Links

• Official CUET PG portal: Click Here

• Answer key/ response sheet login page: Click Here

• Answer key challenge page: Accessible through “Answer Key Challenge for CUET (PG) 2026” link mentioned in the public notice

Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready before visiting these links to avoid last-minute issues.

How to Download CUET PG Answer Key 2026 & Response Sheet

Candidates can download their answer key, recorded responses and question paper by following a simple online process. This helps them estimate their scores and decide whether they need to challenge any question.

Step-by-Step Process to Download Answer Key & Recorded Responses

1. Visit the official CUET PG website: go to exams.nta.nic.in and open the CUET PG section.

2. On the homepage, click on the link that reads “CUET PG 2026 Answer Key/Response Sheet” or similar under the latest announcements.

3. You will be redirected to the candidate login page.

4. Enter your CUET PG 2026 application number and password or date of birth.

5. After logging in, find and click on the “View/Download Answer Key”, “Recorded Responses” and “Question Paper” links.

6. Select your test paper code/subject if required, then download the available PDFs.

7. Save the answer key and response sheet on your device and, if needed, take a printout for convenient analysis.

By downloading both the answer key and the recorded responses, candidates can cross-check each question and understand how their score has been calculated.

How to Calculate Your CUET PG 2026 Score Using the Answer Key

Using the CUET PG answer key, candidates can estimate their probable score before the official result is declared. For this, they must know the marking scheme and carefully compare the official key with their recorded responses.

• For each correct answer, a fixed number of marks (typically 4) is awarded.

• For each incorrect answer, a fixed number of marks (typically 1) is deducted as negative marking.

• No marks are added or deducted for unattempted questions.

A simple way to estimate your score is:

Example: If a candidate has 60 correct answers and 10 incorrect answers, then:

• Marks for correct answers = 60 × 4 = 240

• Negative marks = 10 × 1 = 10

• Estimated score = 240 − 10 = 230

This is only a provisional estimate; the final marks may change based on the final answer key approved by NTA.

Details Mentioned on CUET PG Answer Key 2026

The CUET PG 2026 answer key and response sheet carry several important details that candidates must verify carefully.

• Candidate’s name, application number and roll number.

• Exam date, shift and reporting time.

• Test paper code/subject code and paper name.

• Question ID for each question asked in the paper.

• Correct option ID for each question as per the official answer key.

• Recorded responses/option IDs chosen by the candidate for each question.

If any personal detail or paper information appears incorrect, candidates should contact the NTA helpdesk. However, if they want to challenge the correctness of an answer, they must use the answer key challenge process only.

How to Raise Objections Against CUET PG Answer Key 2026

NTA allows candidates to challenge the provisional CUET PG answer key if they find any discrepancy in the official options. This process is fully online and is available only for a limited period.

Step-by-Step Process to Challenge CUET PG Provisional Answer Key

1. Visit the official CUET PG portal (exams.nta.nic.in) and click on the “Answer Key Challenge for CUET PG 2026” link.

2. Log in using your application number and password/date of birth.

3. A list of questions along with their IDs and official options will appear on the screen.

4. Select the question(s) you want to challenge by ticking the corresponding checkbox.

5. Choose the option that you believe is correct and provide a clear justification.

6. Upload supporting documents (such as relevant textbook pages, expert solutions or official references) in the prescribed format and size.

7. Pay the objection fee (typically around Rs. 200 per challenged question) using the available online payment modes like debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.

8. Submit your objections and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

NTA will get the challenges reviewed by subject experts. If an objection is found valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly. Generally, the fee is non-refundable except in cases where the challenge is accepted and leads to a change in the key (as per NTA’s policy for that year).

CUET PG 2026 Final Answer Key & Result

After the objection window closes, NTA analyses all the received challenges and prepares the final answer key. The final answer key reflects all the corrections accepted by the expert panel. CUET PG 2026 result is then prepared strictly on the basis of this final answer key, and no further changes are allowed after this stage. Once the result is declared, candidates can download their scorecard and use it for admission processes in participating universities and institutions.

CUET PG 2026 Exam Highlights (For Context)

CUET PG 2026 is a national-level entrance test conducted by NTA for admission to postgraduate courses (such as MA, MSc, MCom, MTech and others) offered by central, state, deemed and private universities that participate in the CUET system. The exam is held in multiple sessions across different days, covering a large number of subjects. Papers are conducted in computer-based mode and generally consist of multiple-choice questions with negative marking. Detailed eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern and participating universities are provided in the official CUET PG information bulletin.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Always verify your personal details, test paper code and exam date on the answer key and response sheet before using them for score calculation.

• Make sure you are comparing your responses with the correct subject and shift answer key to avoid wrong estimation.

• Use the provisional answer key only as a guide; your final score may differ if NTA accepts any objections and revises the key.

• Keep screenshots or printouts of the answer key, response sheet and objection confirmation for your records.

• Regularly check the official CUET PG portal for updates on the final answer key, result date and counselling schedule.