Students can calculate their CUET 2026 score with the help of the official marking scheme. CUET Score = (Number of Correct Answers x 5) - (Number of Incorrect Answers x 1).
- There were a total of 7 questions dropped in CUET 2026. If you attempted any of the questions, you will get +5 marks.
- CUET UG 2026 results have been announced on June 23, 2026. You can download your official scorecard now at cuet.nta.nic.in
- To check your CUET UG results, you need your CUET application number and date of birth.
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CUET 2026 Marking Scheme
NTA has prescribed a uniform marking scheme for all subjects in CUET UG 2026: every correct answer gets +5 marks and every incorrect answer results in -1 marks.
- There are 50 MCQ-type questions in each subject paper, making the maximum marks per subject 250.
- Unattempted questions carry zero marks; you can skip any question without losing any marks.
- If a question is dropped by NTA, full marks of +5 are awarded to all students who attempted it, regardless of the answer marked.
- If more than one option is found correct, full marks are given to all students who marked any one of the correct options.
| Response Type | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +5 | Awarded for each correctly marked MCQ |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 | Deducted for each wrong response |
| Unattempted | 0 | No penalty for skipping a question |
| Dropped Question | +5 | Full marks awarded to all who attempted it |
| Multiple Correct Options | +5 | Full marks for any one correct option marked |
Source: CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin
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Ques. Is there negative marking in CUET UG 2026?
Ans. Yes, there is negative marking in CUET 2026. Each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. However, unattempted questions carry zero marks; there is no penalty for skipping.
Ques. What happens to dropped questions in CUET 2026?
Ans. NTA dropped 7 questions from the CUET UG 2026 final answer key. All students who attempted any of these dropped questions automatically receive full marks (+5) for them, regardless of what answer they marked.
How to Calculate CUET Score 2026: Step-by-Step
You can calculate your estimated CUET 2026 score in four simple steps using the official final answer key and your response sheet, both available on cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Step 1: Log in to cuet.nta.nic.in using your application number and date of birth.
- Step 2: Download your CUET UG 2026 response sheet - this shows exactly which option you marked for each question.
- Step 3: Download the CUET UG 2026 final answer key (released June 21, 2026) and compare it with your response sheet.
- Step 4: Count your correct answers (C) and incorrect answers (W), then apply the formula: Score = (C × 5) – (W × 1).
| Step | Action | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Log in with application number and date of birth | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| 2 | Download your response sheet | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| 3 | Download the final answer key PDF | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| 4 | Count correct (C) and incorrect (W) answers per subject | Manual comparison |
| 5 | Apply formula: Score = (C × 5) – (W × 1) | Subject-wise calculation |
Ques. How do I download my CUET 2026 response sheet?
Ans. Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and log in using your application number and date of birth. Click on the "View Response Sheet" option to access your recorded answers from the exam.
CUET Score Calculation Formula with Example
The official formula to calculate CUET score is: CUET Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 5) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1).
- Each subject has 50 questions worth 5 marks each, the maximum raw score per subject is 250 marks.
- Example 1 (Good attempt): 42 correct, 5 incorrect, 3 unattempted = (42 × 5) - (5 × 1) = 210 - 5 = 205 marks.
- Example 2 (Cautious attempt): 35 correct, 2 incorrect, 13 unattempted = (35 × 5) - (2 × 1) = 175 - 2 = 173 marks.
- Example 3 (High accuracy): 48 correct, 1 incorrect, 1 unattempted = (48 × 5) - (1 × 1) = 240 - 1 = 239 marks.
| Scenario | Correct (C) | Incorrect (W) | Unattempted | CUET Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Accuracy | 48 | 1 | 1 | 239 / 250 |
| Good Attempt | 42 | 5 | 3 | 205 / 250 |
| Average Attempt | 35 | 8 | 7 | 167 / 250 |
| Cautious Attempt | 35 | 2 | 13 | 173 / 250 |
| Low Attempt | 25 | 10 | 15 | 115 / 250 |
Ques. What is the CUET score for 40 correct and 10 incorrect answers?
Ans. Using the formula: (40 × 5) - (10 × 1) = 200 - 10 = 190 marks out of 250. This is a competitive score and typically falls in the 90th-95th percentile range depending on the subject and shift difficulty.
CUET Total Marks 2026: Subject-Wise Breakdown
The total CUET UG 2026 marks depend on the number of subjects you appeared for — each subject carries 250 marks, and students can appear for up to 5 subjects for a combined maximum of 1250 marks.
| Number of Subjects | Total Maximum Marks | Common Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Subject | 250 | Single domain subject programs |
| 2 Subjects | 500 | Language + 1 domain |
| 3 Subjects | 750 | Language + 2 domain (common for science streams) |
| 4 Subjects | 1000 | Language + 3 domain (DU B.Com, BA Hons) |
| 5 Subjects | 1250 | Language + 3 domain + General Test (most common) |
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Ques. What is 800 marks in CUET?
Ans. An 800-mark score in CUET refers to performance across 4 subjects, typically 1 language and 3 domain subjects at 200 marks each. This combination is commonly used for DU B.Com (Hons) and BA (Hons) admissions, where the university considers 4-subject totals.
Ques. What is 1250 marks in CUET?
Ans. 1250 marks is the maximum total a candidate can score in CUET UG 2026, achieved by appearing for all 5 subjects, 1 language, 3 domain subjects, and the General Aptitude Test, each carrying 250 marks.
CUET Raw Score vs Normalised Score: Key Difference
The score you calculate using the marking scheme is your raw score — this is different from the normalised NTA score that appears on your official CUET 2026 scorecard.
- Since CUET 2026 was conducted in multiple shifts across different days, paper difficulty varied — NTA applies the equipercentile normalisation method to make scores comparable across all sessions.
- If you appeared in a tougher shift, your normalised score may be higher than your raw score — the system rewards relative performance.
- If you appeared in an easier shift where many students scored high, your normalised score may be slightly lower than your raw score.
- Universities use your normalised percentile — not raw marks — for admission decisions and merit list preparation.
| Score Type | What It Reflects | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Score | Marks based on correct and incorrect answers using marking scheme | Self-estimation before result |
| Normalised Score | Raw score adjusted for shift difficulty using equipercentile method | Official NTA scorecard |
| Percentile | Relative rank among all candidates in your session for that subject | University admission and merit lists |
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|---|---|
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Ques. When is CUET UG 2026 result out?
Ans. The CUET UG 2026 result has been declared on June 23, 2026. You can download your official scorecard from cuet.nta.nic.in using your application number and date of birth.
Ques. What details appear on the CUET 2026 scorecard?
Ans. Your CUET 2026 scorecard shows your name, application number, roll number, subject-wise normalised score, subject-wise percentile, and the list of programmes and universities you applied for.
Ques. Can I challenge the CUET 2026 answer key?
Ans. The provisional answer key challenge window has closed. The final answer key was released on June 21, 2026. No further objections or score reviews are accepted after the final answer key is published by NTA.
CUET Score Calculation: Official PDFs — Last 3 Years
You can refer to official NTA marking scheme documents and result PDFs from the links below:
| Year | Document | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key + Scorecard | Download at cuet.nta.nic.in |
| 2025 | CUET UG 2025 Information Bulletin (Marking Scheme) | View on Official NTA Site |
| 2024 | CUET UG 2024 Answer Key and Result PDF | View on Official NTA Site |
Note: All answer key and scorecard PDFs are published by NTA at cuet.nta.nic.in. Links are updated as official documents are released.
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