NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys, question papers, and recorded responses for the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)] 2026.
Candidates who have appeared for the exam between May 11–31 and June 6–7, 2026, can download the provisional answer keys and response sheets on the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in.
According to the NTA, 15,68,867 candidates registered for CUET (UG) 2026 held in computer-based mode. The agency has invited candidates to challenge the provisional answer keys if they are not satisfied with the responses provided.
Raising objection
Students can raise their objections, in any, from June 9 to June 11, 2026. They need to pay Rs 200 per question challenged (non-refundable). The last date for payment 11:50 pm on is June 11, 2026.
The processing fee can be paid online through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Challenges submitted without payment will not be entertained, said an official notification.
To view the detailed notification, click here.
How to challenge CUET UG 2026 answer keys
Step 1: Visit the official website, , cuet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”.
Step 3: Log in with application number and password.
Step 4: View your question paper and recorded responses.
Step 5: Select the question(s) to challenge by checking the relevant option IDs.
Step 6: Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file.
Step 7: Submit and review claims, then finalise.
Step 8: Pay the requisite fee online to confirm submission.
For direct link to raise objection, click here.
Challenges raised by candidates will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. If any challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised and applied uniformly to all candidates’ responses.
The final results will be prepared based on the revised answer key. NTA clarified that individual candidates will not be informed about the acceptance or rejection of their challenges, and the expert-verified key will be considered final.
The CUET examination offered a total of 37 subjects – 13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and one general aptitude test.
CUET UG 2026 marking scheme
- For each correct response, candidates will get five marks.
- An incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one mark.
- No marks will be awarded for questions left unanswered or marked for review.
- If a question has more than one correct option, candidates who select any of the correct choices will be awarded five marks.
- In cases where all options are correct, every candidate who attempts the question will earn five marks.
- If a question is found to be incorrect, has no valid option, or is officially dropped, then all candidates who attempted that question will be awarded five marks.
- The CUET (UG) 2026 results will be finalised based on the final answer key.
- For assistance, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email cuet-ug@nta.ac.in.