CUET Response Sheet 2026 (OUT): UG Answer Key PDF, Question Paper, Steps to Download @cuet.nta.nic.in

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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CUET UG response sheet 2206 has been released on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam have now access to download the response sheet and provisional key PDF online by entering the login details. Check details on where and how to download the CUET response sheet 2026.

CUET UG response sheet 2026 has been released on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the response sheet and provisional key PDF online by entering the login details. Check details on where and how to download the CUET response sheet 2026.

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CUET 2026 Response Sheet

CUET UG response sheet 2026 is released at official website. Students who have appeared for the CUET UG 2026 examination can now download the answer sheet online at cuet.nta.nic.in. To download the repsonse sheet, candidates must enter the application number and password on NTA portal. Students can also download the CUET provisional answer key 2026 along with the repsonse sheet. Students now have the opportunity to challenge the CUET answer key 2026 for a period of two days. Based on the objections received, NTA will issue the final answer key and announce CUET results 2026 tentatively in first week of July 2026.

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Table of contents
  • CUET Response Sheet Date 2026
  • Direct Link to Check CUET Response Sheet 2026
  • How to Download CUET 2026 Response Sheet?
  • Steps to raise Objections for CUET 2026 Answer Key
  • How to Calculate Score Using CUET UG 2026 Answer Key?

CUET Response Sheet Date 2026

Candidates can check the table below to know important dates for CUET response sheet 2026.

CUET Event 2026

CUET Date 2026

CUET 2026 Exam

11-May to 31-May-2026

Release of CUET 2026 Response Sheet

09-Jun-2026

Release of CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Keys

09-Jun-2026

CUET 2026 Final Answer Key 2026

First week of July 2026

CUET 2026 Result

First week of July 2026
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
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The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. 

Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
Q:   Where can I find CUET UG 2025 question papers?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test UG 2025 question papers can be download at - CUET UG 2025 Question Papers. Candidates can visit the provided link and download subject wise CUET question paper 2025 PDF online for free. CUET PYQs are important for exam preparation.

Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?
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Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:

  1. Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.

  2. Student can know repeated question types.

  3. Help students know weak and strong sections

  4. Helps in developing important skills.

  5. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

Direct Link to Check CUET Response Sheet 2026

NTA has released response sheet for the CUET subjects. The direct link to download the CUET response sheet and CUET answer key is updated below.

Direct Link to Check CUET Response Sheet 2026: examinationservices.nic.in

How to Download CUET 2026 Response Sheet?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step procedure mentioned below to know how to download the CUET response sheet 2026:

  • Visit the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in
  • Next, log in by filling in their application ID and date of birth.
  • Candidates can now see the CUET response sheet on the screen.
  • Candidates are suggested to download the CUET answer key 2026.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the CUET marking scheme?
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NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:

  • Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
  • Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
  • Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
  • If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
  • If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
  • If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
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CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.

Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.

Q:   Which subjects have been removed in CUET UG?
A: 

UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects:

  • Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese)
  • Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)
Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
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CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. 

Steps to raise Objections for CUET 2026 Answer Key

Candidates have to follow the steps given below to raise challenges against the CUET 2026 answer key:

  • After logging in with the credentials, click on 'View/Challenge Answer Keys'
  • Questions can be viewed in sequential order
  • 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 
  • Candidates can upload supporting documents in which you can select ‘Choose File’ and upload (all documents to be put in a single pdf file)
  • Next, they have to 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
  • Click on ‘Save your Claim and Pay Fee Finally’
  • Select Mode of Payment and Pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 for each question challenged. Make payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm.

How to Calculate Score Using CUET UG 2026 Answer Key?

The purpose of CUET answer key is to calculate the estimated scores. Candidates can do so by following the marking scheme for CUET given below:

  • +5 mark for each correct answer
  • -1 mark for each incorrect answer
  • 0 mark for unattempted questions

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Answered 2 days ago

No, CUET is not required to get admission into St. Wilfred's College of Arts, Commerce and Science. The college offers merit-based admission into UG and PG programmes.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, VELS School of Mass Communication does not accept CUET or any other entrance for that matter. All courses accept merit-based admissions. Which means, only your Class 10/ 12/ UG marks will be considered depending on the programme.

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Anangsha Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

No, CUET-UG counselling is yet to begin for academic year 2026. Results for this year's exam are scheduled to release by July. Counselling rounds will begin only after results have been declared. Candidates can track counselling dates from website of TISS, Mumbai for BSc admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

No, candidates cannot get admission into BA at Tata Institute of Social Sciences without appearing for CUET-UG. Candidates will be selected during CUET-UG counselling for which, appearing in its entrance exam is a mandatory requirement.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, CUET-UG is a mandatory entrance exam for admission into Tata Institute of Social Sciences BA course. No other entrance exams are accepted for admission into this course and candidates cannot apply directly.

CUET-UG registrations also affect admission schedule if TISS, Mumbai.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

With your score, you can apply in colleges like

·       Central University of Jharkhand

·       Amity University, Ranchi

·       Jharkhand Rai University

·       Sarala Birla University

These colleges offer hostel facilities.

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Swati Pandey

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

No, CUET is not compulsory to take admission in MIT School of Business and Computer Applications, MIT-ADT University. Admission is generally merit-based.  The college also considers specific entrance exams scores such as BBA/BCA CET exam conducted by the university.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, you cannot get admission to the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi with CUET scores. IIT Delhi admits students on the basis of national-level engineering entrance exams. The institute considers JEE Main, JEE advanced and UCEED for UG courses. Whereas, GATE/ IIT JAM/ CEED and others are con

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, it is possible to get in DU without CUET. However, this is not applicable for traditional regular UG courses. For most programmes, the university asks for CUET UG or CUET PG score. For courses, such as MBA and Law programmes, the university also considers other exams. Students can also join DU

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

SRM Institute of Science and Technology does offer scholarship based on CUET score. This scholarship is open for all UG courses of Faculty of Science and Technology and BBA. Below is the criteria:

PercentileScholarship %
95 percentile & above100% tuition fee waiver
90 percentile to 94.99 percentile75% tuition fee waiver
85 percentile to 89.99 percentile50% tuition fee waiver
80 percentile to 84.99 percentile25% tuition fee waiver

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Nishtha Shukla

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