CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key out cuet.nta.nic.in; check steps to download, direct link, challenge and other important information

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and response sheet for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can access the documents through the official website using their application number and password.

The release of the provisional answer key allows candidates to review their recorded responses and estimate their scores before the announcement of results.

CUET UG 2026 was conducted in computer-based mode between May 11 and May 31, and again on June 6 and 7, at examination centres across India and abroad.


According to NTA, a total of 15,68,867 candidates registered for the undergraduate entrance examination this year.

How to download CUET UG 2026 answer key and response sheet

Candidates can follow these steps to access the provisional answer key and response sheet:

Visit the official CUET website.
Click on the CUET UG 2026 answer key and response sheet link.
Log in using the application number and password.
View the provisional answer key and recorded responses.
Download and save the documents for future reference.
NTA advises candidates to review responses carefully

Direct to check answer key for CUET 2026 UG

How challenge CUET 2026 UG answer key?

NTA has provided candidates with an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key if they identify any discrepancies.

In an official notification, the agency stated: “The candidates, who are not satisfied with the Provisional Answer Key, may challenge the same by paying a fee of Rs 200 per question challenged as a non-refundable processing fee.”

The objections submitted by candidates will be examined by subject experts. If a challenge is found to be valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly.

The final answer key will be used for the preparation and declaration of CUET UG 2026 results.

The agency has advised candidates to carefully examine the provisional answer key and submit objections, if any, within the prescribed deadline.

NTA stated that challenges submitted after the closing date will not be considered. The CUET UG 2026 results are expected to be announced after all objections have been reviewed and the final answer key is published.