The CUET PG 2025 exam, conducted from March 13 to April 1 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, saw participation from over 4.12 lakh candidates across 157 subjects. The NTA is expected to release the provisional answer key and response sheets soon
With the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) 2025 concluding on April 1, candidates are growing increasingly anxious over the delay in the release of the provisional answer key. The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the exam, has yet to provide an official update, prompting a wave of frustration on social media platforms like Twitter (X).
Praval Mishra, one of the aspirants, voiced his concerns, tweeting: “@NTA_Exams @EduMinOfIndia. It’s disheartening that even after 10 days, there is no official word on the CUET PG answer key or result. The silence is breeding anxiety, uncertainty, and helplessness among thousands of students. Transparency is not a luxury, it’s a responsibility.”
Similarly, Shirsha Mitra expressed disappointment, stating, “Till now no answer key has been updated by NTA for CUET PG. What type of irresponsible attitude is this. They took good money to conduct the examinations. It's our right to know about the progress of the evaluation process. Is the whole system running in this way!”
Another candidate, Aparna Vashisth, tagged the NTA, UGC, and the Ministry of Education, writing, “Still no CUET PG answer key. No result. No official update. Transparency is the least we expect. Please take responsibility.”
Adding to the chorus, Rakesh Kumar, a CUET PG candidate, tweeted, “@NTA_Exams Why the delay in CUET PG 2025 answer key? Over 4 lakh students are waiting for clarity. This is unfair to us!”
Another aspirant, Neha Sharma, shared, “@EduMinOfIndia @NTA_Exams It’s been weeks since CUET PG ended. No answer key, no timeline. How are we supposed to plan ahead? #CUETPG2025.”
The CUET PG 2025 exam, conducted from March 13 to April 1 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, saw participation from over 4.12 lakh candidates across 157 subjects. The NTA is expected to release the provisional answer key and response sheets soon, allowing candidates to evaluate their performance and raise objections if they spot discrepancies. A non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question will be charged for objections, which will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. The final answer key, incorporating valid corrections, will form the basis for the CUET PG 2025 results, expected later in April.
CUET PG Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
CUET PG 2025 Answer Key has been released by NTA on the official website today, April 22, 2025. At first, the exam officials have released the CUET PG 2025 provisional answer key and the final answer key will be released later. Along with the release of the CUET PG answer key 2025, NTA has also released the CUET PG 2025 students response sheet.
Candidates should know that at first the exam officials will release the CUET PG 2025 provisional answer key. Candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections against the answer key if they are not satisfied.
After the challenge submission process is over, NTA will set up a panel of subject experts who would examine each and every challenge or objection and come up with the final answer keys. The CUET PG 2024 result will also be computed based on this.
The following factors will be applicable while computing the result:
After the process of challenges of the CUET PG 2024 Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or changes in the key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.
In case a question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.
NTA will not notify candidates about the status of their challenges. The fee is also non-refundable. Once the final CUET PG 2024 answer key is out, there will be no provision to further challenge it. CUET PG 2024 final answer keys will be released tentatively in the fourth week of June, along with the result and scorecard.
The CUET PG 2025 exam consisted of 75 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 1 hour and 30 minutes. The marking scheme awards 4 marks for each correct answer and deducts 1 mark for every incorrect response, with no penalty for unattempted questions.
CUET PG Candidate Statistics
This year, the exam recorded 4,12,024 total registrations. The MBA programme emerged as the most popular choice, followed by LLB.
CUET Previous Years’ Timeline
Historical data provides some context for the expected timeline:
2022: Exam held from July 15 to August 10; results declared on September 26.
2023: Exam conducted from June 5 to June 12; results announced on July 20.
2024: Exam ran from March 11 to March 28; results released on April 13.
The CUET PG serves as a unified entrance test for postgraduate admissions across central, state, deemed, and private universities. While the NTA has not specified an exact date for the answer key release, the mounting pressure from candidates underscores the need for timely communication. For now, aspirants are left checking the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG, for updates, hoping for clarity to ease their uncertainty.
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CUET PG 2025 final answer key released on May 6, 2025. CUET PG 2025 Results will be compiled based on the corrections made in the provisional answer key (also called CUET PG Final answer key). Candidates can check and download CUET PG 2025 final answer key by logging in using their enrolment ID or email ID along with the password on the official website.