Kamal Ghorui
CUET PG answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 provisional answer key soon. Once released, candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to download the answer key, response sheet, and question papers from the official website, which is exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.Today, April 11, 2026, NTA also made a post on X (formerly Twitter), regarding the release of the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key. NTA said, “Dear aspirants, we understand the wait can feel long, but your efforts are always valued. The CUET-PG Provisional Answer Key will be released soon. Stay patient, stay confident, and keep believing in your hard work.” NTA also said that the updates will be available on the official website.The provisional answer key will help candidates estimate their scores before the final results are announced. Students will also be given an opportunity to raise objections against the answer key within the specified deadline.Candidates who wish to challenge the CUET PG 2026 answer key will have to pay Rs 200 per question.
Where to download CUET PG 2026 answer key
Candidates will be able to download the following documents from the official website once released:
- CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key
- Question papers
- Response sheet
The answer key will include details such as exam date, shift, test paper code, and correct answers.
CUET PG answer key 2026: How to raise objections
Candidates can follow these steps to challenge the CUET PG 2026 answer key:
- Visit the official CUET PG website which is exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG
- Click on the “CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Challenge” link
- Enter login credentials and submit
- Click on “View Question Papers”
- Select the question you want to challenge
- Choose the correct option and upload supporting documents
- Click on “Save your Claim and Pay Fee Finally”
- Pay Rs 200 per question through debit card, credit card, or net banking
How to calculate CUET PG 2026 scores
To calculate the probable scores, candidates must compare their responses with the provisional answer key. After checking the answers, candidates can calculate their marks using the marking scheme.CUET PG 2026 score calculation formulaTotal marks = (1 × number of correct answers) − (0.25 × number of incorrect answers)CUET PG marking scheme 2026
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect answer: −1 mark
- Unattempted question: 0 marks
Candidates should note that the CUET PG 2026 answer key released by the NTA will be provisional. After reviewing the objections submitted by candidates, the final answer key will be published.The CUET PG 2026 result will be prepared based on the final answer key. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
