CUET UG 2026 Answer Key (Out) LIVE: Challenge Window (Open), Download Link at cuet.nta.nic.in

The objection window to challenge the CUET Answer Key will close tomorrow at 10 PM. Candidates can raise multiple objections against the provisional answer key, but with valid proof. Each objection will cost INR 200.

Candidates can click on the following link to challenge any answers against the CUET Provisional Answer Key 2026 with a payment of INR 200 per question. The direct link is as given below-

CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key Challenge Window

Yes. NTA has released the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key on June 09, 2026. The authority has also opened the answer key challenge window till June 11, 2026 (10 PM). CUET UG Question Papers 2026 with recorded responses has also been released.

No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet announced the official release date for the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key.

• Multiple objections can be submitted.
• Each challenged question will be treated separately.
• Every objection will appear as an individual Option ID on the confirmation page.
• Candidates must pay the prescribed fee for each challenged question.
• Objections without fee payment will not be considered.

Candidates scoring in the 90–99 percentile range may have opportunities to secure admission to several leading central and state universities, depending on course-specific cut-offs and seat availability.

Universities to Consider:

• University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

Admission chances will vary based on programme demand, category, and the final CUET UG 2026 score.

Candidates seeking admission to Delhi University can check the expected CUET UG 2026 cut-off ranges for some popular undergraduate programmes.

Expected DU Cut-Off Range

• B.Com (Hons): 760–800+
• B.A (Hons) Economics: 740–780
• B.A (Hons) Political Science: 730–770
• B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science: 720–760
• B.Sc (Hons) Physics/Chemistry: 650–720

NTA is expected to release the CUET UG 2026 response sheets along with the provisional answer key. The recorded responses will help candidates compare their answers with the official key and estimate their scores before the result declaration.

Candidates can estimate their CUET UG 2026 score by comparing their responses with the provisional answer key released by NTA. They should apply the official marking scheme for each subject while calculating their probable score.

Steps to Calculate Score:

• Download the response sheet and answer key.
• Match marked answers with official answers.
• Award marks for each correct response as per the marking scheme.
• Deduct marks for incorrect answers, if applicable.
• Add the total to get the estimated score

The CUET UG 2026 examination concluded successfully on June 7, 2026, marking the end of all scheduled test dates. With the exam process completed, the focus has now shifted to the release of the provisional answer key and response sheets.

After the conclusion of the examination, candidates are now awaiting the release of the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key. NTA is expected to activate the answer key link on the official website shortly.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the CUET UG 2026 examination across 35 shifts from May 11 to June 7, 2026. A total of 15,68,867 unique registered candidates were scheduled to appear for the entrance test conducted nationwide.