CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Released; Raise Objections by June 11

CUET UG 2026 Answer Key has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official examination portal. Along with the provisional answer key, the agency has also made available candidates' response sheets and question papers for review. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (UG) can now evaluate their performance and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of results. The answer key is provisional in nature, which means candidates have the opportunity to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. The objection window has been activated and will remain open until June 11, 2026, after which subject experts will review all submitted challenges before the final answer key is issued.

CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Release and Objection Schedule

NTA has announced a detailed timeline for answering key challenges. Candidates must submit objections within the prescribed period and pay the required processing fee for each challenged question. A total of more than 15.68 lakh candidates registered for the examination conducted across multiple shifts in India and abroad. The following table highlights the important dates.

How to Download CUET UG 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet?

Candidates can access the provisional answer key and their recorded responses through the official CUET portal using their login credentials. The following steps can be followed to download the documents.

1. Visit the official CUET UG portal.
2. Click on the CUET UG 2026 Answer Key link.
3. Enter the Application Number and Password.
4. Log in to the candidate dashboard.
5. View the provisional answer key and response sheet.
6. Download the documents for future reference.
7. Compare recorded responses with the answer key to estimate scores.

How to Challenge CUET UG 2026 Answer Key?

The challenge facility allows candidates to report discrepancies in the provisional answer key. Only objections supported by valid academic evidence will be considered during evaluation. All challenges will be examined by subject experts, and valid objections may lead to revisions in the final answer key 2026. Candidates can follow these steps to raise objections.

1. Log in to the CUET candidate portal.
2. Click on Challenge(s) Regarding Answer Key.
3. Select the question(s) to be challenged.
4. Upload supporting documents in PDF format.
5. Review the challenge request.
6. Pay the prescribed fee.
7. Submit the objection successfully.

CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Challenge Fee

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee for every question challenged. Objections submitted without payment will not be considered by NTA. The fee details are provided below.

Details Available in CUET UG 2026 Response Sheet

The response sheet enables candidates to review the answers marked during the examination. It serves as an important document for score estimation and answer key verification. Candidates can compare their responses with the answer key to estimate their raw scores before the final result declaration. The response sheet generally includes:

• Candidate Name
• Application Number
• Examination Subject
• Question IDs
• Recorded Responses
• Correct Answers as per Provisional Key
• Examination Details

What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?

After the objection submission period ends, NTA will forward all challenges to a panel of subject experts for review. Each challenge will be examined based on the supporting evidence submitted by candidates. If any challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly. The revised answers will be applied uniformly to all candidates, and the final answer key will form the basis for result preparation.

CUET UG 2026 Result Expected After Final Answer Key

The release of the provisional answer key marks one of the final stages before the declaration of CUET UG 2026 Results. Once objections are reviewed and the final answer key is published, NTA will prepare and announce the results. The CUET UG score is used by central, state, deemed, and private universities for undergraduate admissions across a wide range of programmes. Candidates are therefore advised to review the provisional answer key carefully and submit objections, if any, before the deadline.