CUET Answer Key 2026 (OUT): Download UG Provisional Key PDFs and Question Paper

CUET answer key 2026 PDF can be downloaded following the steps below:

• Go to CUET answer key 2026 PDF download link- cuet.nta.nic.in
• Click on 'Provisional Answer Key of CUET (UG)' tab
• Screen will now display CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key in PDF format.
• Save and download CUET answer key

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Direct Link to Download CUET answer Key 2026

Candidates can now download the CUET UG 2026 answer key and response sheet. The direct link to download has been updated in table below:

To challenge CUET answer key 2026, candidates must follow steps below:

• Go to official CUET website- cuet.nta.nic.in
• Click on tab 'CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key'
• Enter the login details and click on 'View/Challenge Answer Keys'
• Questions can be viewed in sequential order of selected subject
• The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the correct Answer Key to be used by NTA
• To challenge one or more answer keys, candidates have to use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box 
• Upload supporting documents by selecting ‘Choose File’ and upload. (all documents are to be put in a single PDF file)
• Next, scroll down and click on the 'Save Your Claim' tab and move to the next screen, where all the challenged questions' Option IDs will be visible
• Pay the prescribed fee of INR 200 for each question challenged

NTA will announce CUET result 2026 after the release of final answer key. Meanwhile, candidates can calculate CUET score following the below marking scheme:

• One mark for every correct answer
• -0.25 mark for every wrong answer
• No mark for not attempted questions

Understanding the difference between CUET marks and percentile is important for analysing the performance after the release of the CUET answer key. While CUET marks are actual score, the percentile indicates performance relative to other candidates, which is considered for admissions.

CUET Marks refer to the raw score a candidate obtains in the exam. These are calculated by adding the marks for all correct answers (based on the official marking scheme) across each subject. On the other hand, CUET Percentile is a comparative measure that shows how well a candidate has performed in relation to other test-takers. It is calculated by dividing the number of candidates who scored equal to or less than your score by the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam, and then multiplying by 100. This makes percentile a relative indicator of performance.

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CUET UG 2026 cutoff will be released by the participating universities after the declaration of CUET results 2026. It is expected that CUET UG cutoff 2026 for universities like DU, BHU will be high for top-tier courses. Candidates are required to score a minimum of 720 marks in total to secure a seat in top courses and college. CUET final cutoff will vary depending upon the number of seats, exam difficulty level and number of applications.

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