CUET PG 2026 Answer Key OUT: Download Link, Response Sheet & Marking Scheme

The CUET PG 2026 Answer Key has been officially released by the National Testing Agency on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download their provisional answer key along with the response sheet and evaluate their performance.

The release of the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key is a crucial step before the declaration of results, as it allows candidates to verify their answers and raise objections if required.

📢 CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Released – Key Highlights

CUET PG 2026 Answer Key released online
Response Sheet available for all candidates
Objection window open till April 14, 2026
Objection fee: ₹200 per question
Final result will be based on revised answer key

Candidates are advised to review their responses carefully before submitting objections.

🔗 Direct Link to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key

Candidates can access the answer key and response sheet through the official portal:

👉 Official Website

👉 Direct Link

Make sure to login using your credentials to download the documents.

📝 How to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key

Follow these steps to download your answer key and response sheet:

Visit the official website
Click on “Answer Key Challenge” link
Login using Application Number and Password
Enter the captcha code
Download the answer key and response sheet

Candidates can verify all their attempted answers through the response sheet.

📊 CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates can calculate their expected scores using the official marking formula:

Marks = (Correct Answers × 4) + (Incorrect Answers × -1)

+4 marks for each correct answer
-1 mark for each incorrect answer
Total questions: 75
Maximum marks: 300

This helps candidates estimate their performance before the final result.

⚠️ Objection Process Details

Last date to raise objections: April 14, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Fee: ₹200 per question (non-refundable)
Payment mode: Online only (UPI/Debit/Credit Card)

Important points:

No offline objections will be accepted
No individual notification will be sent regarding acceptance of objections
Final Answer Key will be released after expert review

Candidates should submit challenges within the deadline to avoid disqualification.

📌 Important Information for Candidates

Response sheet will not be released again after final answer key
Final result will be based on revised answer key
Scorecard will be required during counselling
Candidates must download and save their response sheet for future reference

Proper documentation is essential for admission processes.

🌍 CUET PG 2026 Exam Overview

Conducted in 292 cities including international centres
Multiple streams: Humanities, Science, Language, M.Tech, Acharya
Over 45 Central Universities and 40 State Universities participating

This makes CUET PG one of the largest postgraduate entrance exams in India.

❓ FAQs

Q1. Is CUET PG 2026 Answer Key released?
Yes, the provisional answer key has been released by NTA.

Q2. What is the last date to raise objections?
The last date is April 14, 2026 (10:00 AM).

Q3. What is the objection fee?
₹200 per question.

Q4. How can I calculate my CUET PG score?
Use the formula: (Correct × 4) – (Incorrect × 1).

Q5. Will NTA inform about accepted objections?
No, NTA will directly release the final answer key after review.