National Testing Agency (NTA) — Department of Higher Education
| Application Start | 09 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Exam Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Result Date | 07 Jul 2026 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
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| Application Fee | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Computer-based entrance test followed by university-specific counseling |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheets for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026. Aspirants can now verify their performance by comparing their recorded responses against the official key provided on the website. The objection window for candidates to challenge the answer key is active from June 9, 2026, to June 14, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 2026-06-09 |
| Objection Window Start | 2026-06-09 |
| Objection Window Close | 2026-06-14 |
| Expected Final Answer Key | 2026-06-20 to 2026-06-25 |
| Expected Result Declaration | 2026-07-07 |
To access the answer key and response sheet, follow the procedure outlined below:
Candidates identifying discrepancies in the answer key may submit challenges before the deadline. Adhere to these instructions to ensure your objection is considered valid:
Objections submitted after 5:00 PM on June 14, 2026, will not be processed by the NTA. All candidates must adhere strictly to the stipulated timeline.
Scores are calculated based on the final answer key. Correct answers receive positive marks, while incorrect answers incur negative marking as per the official exam notification.
If an objection is found to be valid and the answer key is revised, the NTA typically updates the final key, and the results are processed accordingly.
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