The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key on June 9, 2026 at @cuet.nta.nic.in along with the response sheets for all 15.6 lakh candidates who appeared from May 11 to June 7, 2026. The objection window opened on June 9 and closes tonight, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM. Candidates who believe any answer in the key is incorrect must submit their challenge with supporting evidence before tonight’s deadline. The challenge fee is Rs 200 per question. The CUET UG 2026 result is expected in the first week of July 2026.
CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Released | June 9, 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | June 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM (Tonight) |
| Final Answer Key | Around July 7, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Result | First week of July 2026 |
CUET UG 2026 Marking Scheme
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | Plus 5 marks |
| Wrong Answer | Minus 1 mark |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
How to Submit Objections Before Tonight
- Visit @cuet.nta.nic.in and log in with Application Number and Password
- Click Answer Key Challenge for CUET UG 2026
- Click View Question Paper to see your recorded responses
- Select the question you wish to challenge
- Upload supporting evidence (NCERT page, standard reference text) in a single PDF
- Pay Rs 200 per challenged question online
- Save the confirmation page for records
NTA subject experts review all challenges. Valid objections result in answer key revision applied uniformly across all candidates. No individual notification is sent about whether a specific challenge was accepted or rejected. The result will be prepared based on the final revised answer key. CUET UG 2026 results from July will drive admissions at Delhi University, JNU, BHU, Jamia Millia Islamia, and over 250 participating universities.
