National Testing Agency (NTA) — Ministry of Education
| Organization / University | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Update Category | Answer Key & Objections |
| Status | ARCHIVED |
| Release Date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Official Portal | http://cuet.nta.nic.in |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the provisional Answer Key along with the question paper and response sheets for CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key Released by NTA (All India). Candidates who appeared in the test can cross-check their marked responses with the official key to compute their estimated scores. In case of any discrepancies, candidates may submit online objections within the stipulated challenge window accompanied by prescribed proof. Detailed instructions and direct objection links are available below.
| Exam Date | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Result Date | 26 Jun 2026 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the final answer key for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026. This document serves as the definitive reference for score calculation and subsequent result declaration. Unlike the provisional version, the final answer key incorporates all valid objections submitted by candidates up to June 11, 2026. No further modifications will be made by the examination authority.
Following a rigorous review process, NTA has identified and removed seven questions from the final assessment. These questions will be excluded from the scoring process for all candidates, regardless of whether they were attempted. The specific questions removed are:
Candidates can estimate their raw scores using the official marking scheme. The calculation formula is: Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) - (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25).
| Response Status | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
| Dropped Question | Excluded |
The PDF document is available directly on the official portal without requiring individual login credentials:
The results are expected to be announced between June 24 and June 26, 2026, on the official NTA website.
Once results are declared, candidates should monitor the official websites of their preferred participating universities to initiate the counselling and document verification processes.
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