CUET PG 2026 Answer Key OUT Live: Download Response Sheet, Calculate Marks
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key has been released by the National Testing Agency. The candidates can see below all the important updates about the CUET PG 2026 Response Sheet and marks calculation scheme.
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key OUT: The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key on its official website – nta.ac.in. The candidates can download their response sheet and provisional answer key from the direct link given here. The agency also invited the objections from the candidates against the incorrect answers. The last date to send objections against the incorrect answers is April 14.
How to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key?
The candidates can download the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key and response sheet in the manner given below:
- Go to – https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
- Click on the link given for the answer key challenge
- Login with the application number and password
- Also enter the captcha code given
- Download the response sheet and answer key.
The candidates can check all their answers given during the exam in the response sheet.
Direct link to download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key
The candidates can get below the direct link to download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key
Direct Link to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key - https://exams.nta.nic.in/answer-key-challenge-for-cuetpg-2026/
CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme
The candidates can download their response sheet and calculate their marks in the following manner:
CUET PG 2026 Marks = (Number of Correct Answers X4)+( Number of Incorrect Answers X -1)
LIVE UPDATE
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet OUT
- 10:22 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Download Link
The candidates can get here the direct link to download the CUET PG 2026 Answer key and send objections against the incorrect answers.
Direct Link to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key - https://exams.nta.nic.in/answer-key-challenge-for-cuetpg-2026/
- 7:14 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Available Dates
The CUET PG 2026 Answer Key will be available on the official website with the response sheet. The CUET PG answer key will be available till April 14.
- 5:44 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
Will the CUET PG 2026 Scorecard be required during the CUET PG Counselling?
Yes, the candidates will be required to show their CUET PG scorecard at the Counselling process. The candidates will get their CUET PG 2026 Scorecard after the declaration of CUET PG result.
- 4:09 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
Is CUET PG 2026 Scores mandatory for the admission to All Universities?
The candidates should note that there are various Central, State, Deemed and private universities participating in the CUET PG 2026 exam. The candidates will be required to breach the cutoff of these institutions to get admission into them.
- 2:32 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
How Many Marks are Awarded for Correct Answer in CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The National Testing Agency mentioned in the CUET PG exam pattern that Four Marks will be awarded for each correct answer. There were 75 questions in the paper and the maximum marks of the paper are 300.
Visit the CUET PG website Click on the text or link indicating Answer Key
Log in with application number and date of birth
Enter the Security Pin given on screen and click on Submit
Check and download the provisional answer keys of CUET PG
- 12:59 AM IST• 13 Apr 2026
What was the Application Fee for CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The candidates should note that the CUET PG 2026 application fee was notified in the information bulletin. The CUET PG application fee is different for different categories and the papers opted.
CUET PG 2026 fee for the General Category
Number of Subjects
General Fee in INR
Up to three subjects
1400
For each additional subject
700 each
- 11:41 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will the CUET PG 2026 Response Sheet be again released with the Final Answer key?
No, the candidates should note that the CUET PG 2026 final answer key will be released as PDF in the public domain. The NTA will not release the response sheet again, it is suggested that the candidates should download it and keep it for reference.
- 10:16 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will the NTA intimate about the Acceptance of Objection Sent Against the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key?
No, the National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 Final Answer key PDF after considering the objections received from the candidates. The NTA mentioned in its answer key notice that it will not intimate any candidates about the acceptance or rejection of the objections received from the candidates.
- 9:02 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What is the Objection Fee for the CUET PG Answer Key 2026?
The candidates will be required to pay an INR 200 objection fee for each question. The fee can be paid online only. The candidates need to pay the fee through the debit/credit card or UPI.
- 8:06 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Exam City Choice were provided in the CUET PG 2026 Application Form?
The candidates were allowed to select two exam cities in the CUET PG 2026 application form. The NTA allot the exam centre on the first apply first allot basis. So it is helpful to apply as early as possible to get the exam centre of one's choice. But in any case, the exam centre alloted by the NTA is final and no request to change it will be entertained by the NTA.
- 7:20 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will the CUET PG 2026 Result be prepared based on the Provisional Answer Key?
No, the National Testing Agency will release the final answer key based on the final CUET PG 2026 answer key. The Agency released the provisional answer key on April 11 and invited objections from the candidates. After considering the objections, the NTA will prepare the final answer key and based on that the result will be prepared.
- 6:42 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will NTA accept the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Objection Fee Offline?
No, there is no avenue to pay the CUET PG 2026 Answer key Objection fee offline. It can be paid online only through the cards or UPI.
- 5:56 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will the NTA invite Objections Against the CUET PG 2026 Final Answer Key?
No, the National Testing Agency will not allow the candidates to send objections against the final answer key because it will be prepared by the panel of experts after considering the objections received against the provisional answer key.
- 5:23 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What is the last date to send Objections against the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key?
The candidates can send objections against the incorrect answers till April 14 but they will be required to pay the objection fee by 10.AM that day.
- 4:39 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Exam Centres (Cities) were there for CUET PG 2026?
The CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted in 292 cities. It includes the cities in the country as well as in other countries too. The list of international cities where the CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted is given below:
Sl. No. Country City 1 Bahrain Manama 2 Qatar Doha 3 UAE Dubai 4 UAE Sharjah 5 UAE Abu Dhabi 6 Nepal Kathmandu 7 Oman Muscat 8 Saudi Arabia Riyadh 9 Singapore Singapore 10 Kuwait Kuwait City 11 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 12 Nigeria Lagos/Abuja 13 Indonesia West Java 14 USA Washington D.C 15 Germany Munich 16 Canada Ottawa - 3:47 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will the NTA release the CUET PG 2026 Question Papers?
Yes, the National Testing Agency will release the Subject-wise CUET PG 2026 question papers on its official website - exam.nta.ac.in after the declaration of result.
- 3:01 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many State Universities are Participating in CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The candidates should note that there are 40 State Universities participating in the CUET PG 2026 exam. These universities are as follows:
1 Arunachal Pradesh University 2 Assam Women's University, Jorhat 3 Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, J&K 4 Barkatullah University 5 Cluster University of Jammu 6 Cochin University of Science and Technology 7 Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University 8 Delhi Teacher's University 9 Delhi Technological University 10 Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore 11 Digital University Kerala 12 Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow 13 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru 14 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi 15 Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya 16 Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow 17 Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. 18 Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University 19 Gurugram University 20 Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur 21 Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) 22 Institute of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi Kahsi Vidyapith, Varanasi 23 Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora (J&K) 24 Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi 25 Kerala Agricultural University 26 Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit And Ancient Studies University, Nalbari, Assam 27 Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur 28 Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala 29 Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University 30 Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur 31 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 32 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication 33 Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka 34 Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 35 Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University 36 Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain 37 Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies 38 Sardar Patel University of Police 39 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakryal, Katra 40 University of Jammu - 2:07 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Central Universities are Participating in CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The candidates should note that the National Testing Agency mentioned in the CUET PG information bulletin that the number of universities in the exam is dynamic and can change. Hence the candidates are suggested to keep checking the number of participating Central Universities here. As per the NTA's website, there are 45 Central Universities participating in CUET PG 2026.
1 ASSAM UNIVERSITY 2 BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW 3 BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, SATELLITE CENTRE, AMETHI 4 BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY 5 CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY 6 CENTRAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH 7 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH 8 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT 9 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA 10 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH 11 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU 12 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND 13 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA 14 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR 15 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 16 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ODISHA 17 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB 18 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN 19 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR 20 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU 21 DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA 22 GATI SHAKTI VISHWAVIDYALAYA 23 GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA, CHHATTISGARH 24 INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY, AMARKANTAK 25 JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA 26 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY 27 MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, WARDHA 28 MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY BIHAR 29 MANIPUR UNIVERSITY 30 NALANDA UNIVERSITY 31 NATIONAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI 32 NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY 33 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY 34 RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL AVIATION UNIVERSITY 35 RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY, ARUNACHAL PRADESH 36 SAMMAKKA SARAKKA CENTRAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY (SSCTU) 37 SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY 38 SIKKIM UNIVERSITY 39 SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY 40 TEZPUR UNIVERSITY 41 THE ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY 42 TRIPURA UNIVERSITY 43 UNIVERSITY OF DELHI (DU) 44 UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD 45 VISVA BHARATI - 1:18 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What was the Attendance percentage of candidates in the CUET PG Exam ?
The National Testing Agency will release the attendance data of the CUET PG exam after the declaration of result. The candidates can see below the attendance percentage of CUET PG exam of the previous year. As per the data, the attendance percentage of CUET PG 2025 exam was 79.97%. It means that around 20 % did not appear in the exam.
- 12:37 PM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Streams are there in the CUET PG 2026 Exam?
As per the National Testing Agency and the CUET PG 2026 information bulletin, there are the following streams in the exam:
- Acharya Stream
- Common Stream
- Humanities Stream
- Language Stream
- MTech and Higher Studies Stream
- Science Stream
- 11:58 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
In which paper, the number of candidates appeared were highest in CUET PG 2025?
As per the data shared by the National Testing Agency, the highest number of candidates appeared in the Common Stream were in the General Management subject. The candidates can see the numbers in the table below:
Subject Code Subjects Registered Appeared COQP12 General Management 61294 50311 - 11:17 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Candidates Were Appear in the CUET PG 2025 Exam?
The National Testing Agency releases the data about the number of candidates registered and who appeared in the exam after the declaration of the results. The candidates can see below the number of candidates who appeared in the CUET PG exam last year:
Parameters
CUET PG 2025
Number of registered candidates (unique)
4,12,024
Male Candidates
2,93,576
Female Candidates
2,29,451
- 10:38 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will There Be Any Normalisation of Marks in the CUET PG 2026?
The National Testing Agency mentioned the Normalised score in the CUET PG 2026 Information Bulletin. But it is also said that the Normalisation will be required when an exam is conducted in multiple shifts or days. But in the case of CUET PG, no subject exam was conducted on multiple shifts.
- 10:19 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Will the CUET PG 2026 Cutoff Increase?
This is a very subjective question and the answer lies in data only which will be released by the NTA in the coming time. We cannot comment on that, but yes, we think with the advent of various GPTs, the CUET PG preparation become comparitively easy, which can result in a higher CUET PG Cutoff.
- 9:26 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
On Which Factors, the CUET PG Cutoff Depends?
The candidates should note that the CUET PG Cutoff depends on the following factors:
- Difficulty level of the question paper
- Performance of the candidates in the paper
- Number of seats available in a educational institution.
- 8:53 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What was the Sectional Time Limit in the CUET PG 2026 Exam?
There was no sectional time limit in the CUET PG 2026 exam because there was only one section in the question paper and all the questions were compulsory.
- 8:13 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Candidates Appeared in the CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The candidates should note that the National Testing Agency will release the number of candidates registered and appeared in the CUET PG 2026 exam after the declaration of result.
- 7:36 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Sections are there in the CUET PG 2026 exam?
The candidates should note that there is only one section in the CUET PG exam which ask the subject specific questions. Earlier, there were two sections in the exam.
- 6:58 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Did the CUET PG 2026 exam conducted till March 30?
Yes, as per the NTA's notice, the CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted till March 30 instead of March 27. This year, the agency released the response sheet and answer key early in comparison to last year.
- 5:46 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Questions Were There in the CUET PG 2026 Question Paper?
The candidates should note that the National Testing Agency removed the common section from the CUET PG question paper. The candidates should note that now there are only 75 subject specific questions in the CUET PG exam.
- 4:01 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What if I forget the CUET PG 2026 Application Number?
The candidates are suggested to check their registered email or the message in the registered mobile number about the application confirmation information. The CUET PG 2026 application number will be mentioned in it.
- 3:02 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
When did the CUET PG 2026 Applications Released?
The CUET PG 2026 applications were released online on the official website of NTA on December 14 and the last date to apply for the exam was January 14, 2026.
- 2:12 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Is there helpline released bu NTA for CUET PG 2026 Answer Key?
Yes, the National Testing Agency has released the Helpline number in the CUET PG answer key 2026. The candidates can see below the CUET PG helpline number:
- 011 - 4075900
- 011 - 69227700
- email - helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in.
- 1:53 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What are the Maximum Marks in thge CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The candidates can see below the CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern below:
Particulars
Details
Mode of the examination
Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online
Medium/ Language
English and Hindi
Duration of the examination
90 minutes
Frequency of exam in a year
Once a year
Type of questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus
Total number of Questions
75
Total Marks
300
Negative marking
Yes
- 1:51 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
Did NTA release the CUET PG Mock Test for the Candidates?
Yes, the National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 Mock Test link for the candidates on its official website- nta.ac.in.
- 1:36 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What was the Exam Duration of CUET PG 2026 Exam?
The National Testing Agency conduct the CUET PG 2026 online as a Computer-Based Test. The duration of the exam was 90 minutes only.
- 1:18 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
When Will CUET PG 2026 Counselling Start?
The candidates should note that the CUET PG 2026 Counselling will not be done by the National Testing Agency. The participating institutions will conduct the CUET PG 2026 Counselling procedure in May after the results.
- 1:09 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
When will CUET PG 2026 Result Be Released?
The candidates should note that the CUET PG 2026 Result will be released in May. In the due process, the NTA will consider the objections received from the candidates and prepare the fina answer key.
- 1:04 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What was the CUET PG 2025 Cutoff for Delhi University?
The candidates can see below the CUET PG Cutoff for the DU:
Category DU CUET PG Safe Score/ Cut Off Range Unreserved/ General 220-250 OBC 210-240 SC 200-220 ST 190-210 - 12:58 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff?
The candidates can see below the CUET PG 2026 expected cutoff:
Category CUET PG Cutoff (Expected) General 225-240 OBC 220-230 SC 210-218 ST 198-210 - 12:45 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
How Many Institutions are Participating in CUET PG 2026?
The candidates should note that the National Testing Agency conducts the CUET PG exam to select candidates for the Post Graduate admissions in the participating institutions. The NTA also releases the list of participating institutions on its official website.
- 12:39 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
When Will CUET PG 2026 Final Answer Key be Released?
The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 final answer key in May after analysing the objections received from the candidates. The objections will be accepted till April 14.
- 12:35 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
What is the Cutoff Date and Time for CUET PG 2026 Objection Fee?
The candidates will be allowed to pay the objection fee of INR 200 till April 14, but the cutoff time for application fee submission is 10 AM only.
- 12:24 AM IST• 12 Apr 2026
For How Many Subjects, the CUET PG 2026 Exam was conducted?
The candidates should note that the Common University Entrance Test(CUET) PG 2026 was conducted for 157 subjects. The candidates will get the CUET PG answer key for all subjects just before the result.
- 11:55 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
What is the CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme?
The candidates can see below the CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme:
Specifics Marks Awarded Each question carries Four marks For each correct response 4 marks awarded For each incorrect response 1 mark will be deducted Unanswered/un-attempted answers 0 marks awarded Total number of questions- 75 Total Marks - 300 - 11:40 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
When was the CUET PG 2026 Exam Conducted?
The National Testing Agency conducted the CUET PG 2026 exam from March 6 to 27 at the designated exam centres across the nation. The exam was conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT).
- 11:25 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
Is the CUET PG 2026 Objection Fee Refundable?
No, the candidates should note that the objection fee of INR 200 is not refundable in any circumstances. The NTA will not inform the candidates that whether their objection(s) is accepted or rejected.
- 11:06 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
Will the NTA inform about the acceptance of Challenge Against CUET PG 2026 Answer Key?
No, the NTA will not inform the individual candidate about the acceptance or rejection of the objections. The candidates should note that the last date to send objections is April 14.
- 10:35 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
How Can I Pay the CUET PG 2026 Objection Fee?
The candidates will be required to pay the CUET PG 2026 objection fee online only till April 14 (10.AM). The National Testing Agency will not accept any objections without the objection fee.
- 10:22 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
What is the Quantum of Negative Marking in the CUET PG 2026?
The candidates should note that the NTA will award 4 marks for each correct answer, but it will also deduct (-)1 mark for each incorrect answer. Commonly it is called the negative marking of 1/4.
- 10:16 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
Is There Any Negative Marking in the CUET PG 2026 Exam?
Yes, there is a provision of negative marking in the CUET PG 2026 exam. The NTA will deduct 1 mark for each incorrect answer marked by the candidate on the response sheet.
- 10:09 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
What Details Are Required to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key?
The candidates can download their CUET PG 2026 Answer Key through login with their application number and password. They will also required to fill the captcha code shown on screen.
- 9:56 PM IST• 11 Apr 2026
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Released By NTA
The CUET PG 2026 Answer Key has been released by the National Testing Agency along with the candidate's response sheets.The candidates can download their response sheet from the direct link given herel.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, test takers of CUET PG examination can raise objections against the CUET PG provisional answer key. NTA released the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key on the official website on April 11. The last date to send objections was April 14..
Candidates will have to calculate their estimated scores based on the following method.
Specifics |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
Each question carry |
Four marks |
Total number of questions- 75 |
300- Total/ Maximum Marks |
For correct response |
4 marks awarded |
For incorrect response |
1 mark will be deducted |
Unanswered/un-attempted answers |
0 marks awarded |
Only those candidates who took the CUET PG exam were able to download the provisional answer keys. However, the final answer keys of CUET PG will be available to all. The process to download and check the CUET PG answer keys is given below:
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