The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access the answer key on the official CUET website at cuet.nta.nic.in.
How to Raise Challenges
To raise objections against the provisional answer key, candidates need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official CUET website and log in using their application number and date of birth.
- Click on the link for 'Answer Key Challenge' and select the question(s) they wish to challenge.
- Provide a valid justification along with supporting evidence for each challenge.
- Pay the required processing fee per challenge, which is non-refundable.
Important Dates and Fee
The window to submit challenges will remain open for a limited period, as specified on the website. Candidates are advised to complete the process before the deadline. The fee for each challenge is Rs. 200 per question.
What Happens Next
After the challenge window closes, subject experts will review all objections. Based on the evaluation, the NTA will release the final answer key. The results will be prepared using the final answer key. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor both the CUET website and the websites of their preferred universities for admission-related announcements.
Key Points to Remember
- The provisional answer key is not the final one; candidates can challenge it if they find discrepancies.
- Only challenges submitted within the stipulated timeframe and with proper justification will be considered.
- The final answer key will be binding for result computation.
For further updates, candidates should stay tuned to official channels.
