With the CUET UG 2026 examination cycle fully concluded as of June 7, 2026, the next major milestone for the approximately 15.6 lakh registered candidates is the release of the provisional answer key, expected in the second week of June 2026 at @cuet.nta.nic.in.
The provisional answer key is a critical document — candidates can review their section-wise answers, estimate their likely scores, and raise formal objections if they believe any answer in the key is incorrect. The final answer key, prepared after reviewing all valid objections, will be used to compute official CUET UG 2026 scores.
CUET UG 2026 Post-Exam Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| All Exam Sessions Completed | June 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Second week of June 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Fee | Rs 200 per question |
| CUET UG 2026 Result | First week of July 2026 |
| Official Portal | cuet.nta.nic.in |
How to Use the CUET UG Answer Key
- Download the answer key PDF after release at @cuet.nta.nic.in
- Compare your memory-based responses with the official key
- For any answer you believe is incorrect, pay Rs 200 per question and submit a challenge with evidence (NCERT reference, standard text page number)
- NTA expert committees review every objection — valid challenges result in score revisions for all candidates
- The fee is refunded if your challenge is accepted
CUET UG 2026 Score Usage
The CUET UG score declared in July will be sent to universities based on the candidate’s preferences. Score validity is generally for the current academic year. Candidates must separately apply through each university’s admission portal using the CUET score.
