NTA Releases CUET-UG 2026 Final Answer Key
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the final answer key for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) 2026. The release comes nearly two weeks after the provisional answer key was made available and objections were invited from candidates.
Key Details and Timeline
The provisional answer key was released on 8 June 2026, allowing candidates until 12 June to raise objections. After reviewing the challenges, the NTA has now issued the final answer key. According to an NTA official, "The final answer key incorporates valid objections received from candidates. Scorecards will be prepared and uploaded shortly."
What Candidates Need to Do
Candidates can download the final answer key from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG. They are advised to check their responses against the key to estimate their scores. The NTA will use the final answer key to compute the CUET-UG 2026 scorecards, which are expected to be released in the coming days.
Impact on College Admissions
The final answer key is crucial for determining admission to undergraduate programs across central universities in India. With the scorecards expected soon, colleges will begin their counselling and seat allocation processes. Over 15 lakh candidates appeared for CUET-UG 2026 this year, according to NTA data.
Steps to Download the Final Answer Key
- Visit the official website: exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG
- Click on the link for 'CUET-UG 2026 Final Answer Key'
- Enter your application number and date of birth
- Download and save the answer key for reference
Candidates are also reminded to keep their login credentials handy for accessing scorecards once released. The NTA has not yet announced the exact date for scorecard publication but assured it will be done soon.
