CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Expected Soon; Provisional Release in April

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 10, 2026

CUET PG 2026 answer key is expected to be released in the first week of April 2026 on the official NTA website. Candidates who appeared for the exam from March 6-27, 2026 can download their response sheets and challenge answers by paying ₹200.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the provisional answer key for CUET PG 2026 in the first week of April 2026 on its official portal at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg. Candidates who appeared in the examination can download their response sheets and recorded responses using their application number and password.

The provisional answer key will enable candidates to verify their responses and estimate their scores before the final results are declared.

The CUET PG 2026 examination was successfully conducted from March 6 to March 27, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple examination centres nationwide. The exam covered 157 subjects with candidates appearing in three shifts daily for 90-minute duration papers.

The examination provided a common platform for admission to postgraduate programmes in central universities and participating state, deemed, and private universities across India.

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CUET PG 2026 Important Dates

March 6-27, 2026: CUET PG 2026 Examination
April 10-12, 2026: Provisional Answer Key Release (Expected)
April 15-20, 2026: Answer Key Challenge Window (Expected)
May 2-15, 2026: Results Declaration (Expected)

Following the release of the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key, candidates will have an opportunity to challenge the answer keys through an online mechanism. Each challenge requires a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question. Candidates must provide valid justification with official sources or expert opinions to support their objections. The NTA will review all challenges and release the final answer key after careful consideration of valid objections raised by candidates.

Candidates can download their response sheets in PDF format from the official website by logging in with their credentials. The response sheet contains all the questions asked during the examination along with the candidate's recorded responses. This document serves as an important reference for candidates to cross-verify their answers and calculate their expected scores based on the provisional answer key. Candidates are advised to keep their application number and password secure for accessing these documents.

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The final answer key will be released after the objection period concludes, incorporating all valid challenges raised by candidates. The final answer key will be used to calculate the official scores and prepare the merit list for counselling. CUET PG 2026 results are expected to be declared by May 15, 2026, following which candidates can proceed with the counselling process for admission to their desired postgraduate programmes. Candidates should regularly visit the official NTA website for latest updates and official notifications regarding answer keys and results.

Candidates must ensure they download their response sheets and answer keys within the stipulated timeframe as per NTA guidelines. It is advisable to save copies of all documents for future reference during the counselling and admission process.

For any technical issues or queries regarding answer key download or challenge submission, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at +91-11-40759000 or email cuetpg@nta.ac.in for assistance.