How can I check CUET answer key online?

To check CUET answer key online, candidates must Go to - cuet.nta.nic.in Click on 'Provisional CUET 2027 Answer Key' tab Screen will show CUET UG 2027 provisional answer key in PDF format. Save and download CUET answer key. Note: Same method can be used to check CUET final answer key.

When will NTA release the official answer key for CUET UG?

CUET 2027 final answer key PDF will be made available, tentatively in June 2027, on the website cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the PDF and calculate their probable score using the response sheet and answer key.

What is CUET UG provisional answer key?

National testing Agency (NTA) releases the provisional CUET answer key soon after the exam is conducted. In the CUET UG provisional answer key candidates can check the correct options for each question and their markes responses. On release of the CUET UG provisional answer key, candidates are given the opportunity to challenge the answer key before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided by the conducting body, candidates can raise objections with justification/evidence. If found correct, CUET answer key is revised and is released soon after.

Is the CUET answer key released?

National Testing Agency will release the provisional CUET UG 2027 answer key at official website. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the provisional CUET UG 2027 answer key and response sheet online. Candidates will be allowed to challenge the CUET UG answer key.

Is 400 a good score in CUET?

A CUET score of 400 marks is considered to be a decent or average score. With the CUET score of 400 marks and correct CUET subject combination criteria, candidates can bag admission in mid-tier colleges. The admission chances vary from category to category. Candidates must check the previous year CUET cutoff to calculate chances of getting into desired college or university.

Does NTA prescribe CUET cutoff marks?

No, National Testing Agency does not prescribe the CUET cutoff. NTA is the conducting body of CUET UG exam. CUET accepting colleges releases their respective CUET cutoffs soon after the declaration of results.

What are the documents required for CUET UG counselling?

To appear for CUET UG counselling, candidates must have the following documents or information: CUET application number CUET hall ticket number CUET scorecard Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet

Can I raise objection after the CUET result has been declared?

No, candidates can raise objections after the CUET result has been declared. NTA calculates the final CUET score based on final answer key. CUET revised answer key is released after evaluating the objections raised by the candidates after the released of provisional answer key.

What if the question is dropped and answer key is revised in CUET UG?

If the question is dropped or the answer key is revised, NTA will give score as If multiple options are correct then students who marked any correct option will get five marks. If all options provided are correct then all students who gave answer will be given five marks. If none of the options is correct, a question is wrong, or a question is removed then all students who attempted the removed question will get five marks.

Does NTA release CUET UG cutoff?

National Testing Agency is a exam conducting body for CUET UG. NTA conducts the following events for CUET UG: Application process Admit card release Intimation slip release Exam Answer key release Result declaration Candidates must note that role of NTA ends after the declaration of CUET results. CUET accepting universities will release the cut off list.

What is the maximum marks in CUET UG exam?

The maximum marks in CUET UG exam for each subject is 250 marks. The CUET total marks may vary depending upon the number of subjects opted by candidate. CUET maximum marks per subject: 250 marks Maximum subjects that can be opted: five subjects Total possible maximum marks: 1250

When will CUET UG answer key be released?

CUET UG 2027 provisional answer key will be released at official website. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the CUET provisional answer key along with the response sheet.

What happens when a question is dropped in CUET?

Candidates who had attempted the dropped question will get full marks as per the marking scheme. No matter what your answer was.

Can I get DU in 300 marks in CUET?

Yes, candidates can get admission to Delhi University with 300 marks in CUET. But in such a case, the course options will be limited. Candidates belonging to reserved criteria will have chances of getting admission to less preferred courses and colleges.

What is a good score in CUET for Science students?

For Science students, aiming admission to top CUET accepting college must score between 750 and 800 marks out of 1000 marks. Securing minimum of 90 percentile is considered a good score for admission to top tier courses like B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons.). Candidates must also ensure to meet the subject criteria for successful admission.

How do I get my CUET response sheet?

Once released, candidates will be able to download their CUET response sheet 2027 from the official website. The response sheet is released along with provisional answer key. To download the response sheet, candidates must enter their application number and password.

What is a good score in CUET UG?

On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2026-27, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top central universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission: Very Good Score: 700 and above Good Score: 650 and above

Where can I find the answer key for the CUET exam?

CUET provisional answer key 2027 will be released on the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in. The final answer key of CUET UG 2027 will be created based on objections received for provisional answer key.

How to calculate probable CUET score?

Candidates can calculate the CUET probable score with the help of CUET provisional answer key. NTA issues CUET provisional answer key and response sheet after the exam is conducted. Following the marking scheme, candidates can calculate their probable scores. Final scores will be calculated based on CUET final answer key.

CUET LLB Answer Key 2027: Download OMR Sheet Here

Updated on Aug 31, 2026 17:17 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUET 2027 Answer Key: National Testing Agency will release the provisional answer key for CUET UG 2027 on its official website. Candidates will be able to calculate their estimated scores using the response sheet and answer key. Upon its release, NTA will also open the answer key objection window for around three days. The CUET final answer key will be released after considering all challenges received, tentatively in the third week of June 2027. Students planning to appear for CUET UG 2027 will get the direct link to download answer keys on this page.

Table of contents

How to Download CUET Answer Key 2027?
CUET 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Calculate CUET UG 2027 Exam Marks?
CUET Exam Marks Vs Percentile
CUET UG 2027 Cutoff
How to Challenge CUET UG 2027 Answer Key?
FAQs on CUET Answer Key

How to Download CUET Answer Key 2027?

CUET answer key 2027 PDF can be downloaded by following the steps below:

Go to CUET answer key 2027 PDF download link- cuet.nta.nic.in
Click on 'Provisional/Final Answer Key of CUET (UG)' tab
The screen will now display CUET UG 2027 provisional/final answer key in PDF format.
Save and download CUET answer key

Direct Link to Download CUET Answer Key 2027

The direct link to download CUET UG provisional answer key, response sheet and final answer key for 2027 admissions will be shared here. Until then, candidates can get last year's download link to get an idea of what the interface looks like.

Events	Link to Download
CUET Provisional Answer Key 2027	examinationservices.nic.in (Last Year's Link)
CUET 2027 Response Sheet	examinationservices.nic.in (Last Year's Link)
CUET Final Answer Key 2027	cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (Last Year's Link)

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CUET 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET 2027 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun ' 27	CUET UG 2027 Provisional Answer Key TENTATIVE
Jun ' 27	CUET UG 2027 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE
Jun ' 27	CUET UG 2027 Result TENTATIVE

How to Calculate CUET UG 2027 Exam Marks?

To calculate the CUET UG marks, candidates need to download the answer key and response sheet. Using the CUET answer key, they can cross-check their responses. Then they have to follow the CUET UG marking scheme to calculate their marks. Below is the marking scheme of CUET 2027.

Criteria	CUET UG Marks
Correct answer	Five marks (+5)
Wrong answer	Minus one mark (-1)
Unanswered/Marked for Review	No mark (0)
More than one option is found correct	Five marks (+5) to those who have marked any of correct options
All options are found correct	Five marks (+5) to all those who have attempted question
None of the options is found correct/ Dropped	Five marks (+5) marks for students who have attempted question

CUET Exam Marks Vs Percentile

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.

Also Read: CUET Marks Vs Percentile

CUET UG 2027 Cutoff

CUET UG 2027 cutoff will be released by the participating universities after the declaration of result. It is expected that the CUET UG cutoff 2027 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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How to Challenge CUET UG 2027 Answer Key?

To challenge CUET answer key 2027, candidates must follow steps below:

Go to official CUET website- cuet.nta.nic.in
Click on tab 'CUET UG 2027 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