The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and individual candidate response sheets for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Postgraduate (PG) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can access these documents on the official CUET PG website, exams.nta.nic.in. Concurrently, the NTA has opened a window for candidates to challenge the provisional answer keys, allowing them to raise objections against any discrepancies found in the provided solutions.

This release is a critical development for thousands of aspirants seeking admission to various postgraduate programs across central and participating universities. By accessing their response sheets and comparing them with the provisional answer key, candidates can estimate their probable scores before the final results are declared. The objection facility provides a crucial mechanism for ensuring fairness and accuracy in the evaluation process, enabling candidates to highlight potential errors in the provisional answers provided by the NTA for expert review.

To download their provisional answer key and individual response sheet, candidates are required to log in to the official CUET PG 2026 portal. Access is granted using their unique application number and date of birth or password. The online platform provides a consolidated view of the questions, the candidate's marked response, and the corresponding provisional answer as determined by the NTA for each question.

The window for raising objections against the provisional answer key is now active for a limited duration. Candidates who wish to challenge a specific question or its provisional answer must do so online through the designated portal. A non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 is mandated for each question challenged. This fee must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking facility. Candidates are strongly advised to provide substantial supporting documentation or clear justification for their challenges to be considered by the NTA's expert panel.

  • Steps to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet:

    • Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in.
    • Locate and click on the link for "CUET PG 2026 Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet."
    • Log in using your application number and date of birth/password as credentials.
    • The answer key and your individual response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
    • Download and save the documents for personal reference and score estimation.

  • Steps to Raise Objections Against CUET PG 2026 Answer Key:

    • Log in to the CUET PG portal using your unique application number and password/date of birth.
    • Navigate to the "Challenge Answer Key" section on the dashboard.
    • Select the specific question(s) you intend to challenge.
    • Provide clear reasoning and attach supporting evidence for your objection in the designated fields.
    • Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 per challenged question online.
    • Review all details carefully before submitting your challenges.
    • Print a copy of the confirmation page for your records after successful submission.

Upon the close of the objection window, the NTA will meticulously review all valid challenges submitted by candidates with the assistance of subject matter experts. Following this thorough review, a final answer key will be prepared and subsequently released. The CUET PG 2026 results will then be compiled and declared based exclusively on this final answer key. The decision of the NTA regarding the challenges will be conclusive, and no further communication or representation concerning the answer key will be entertained.