CUET PG 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet Released

Published: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 20:13 [IST]

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key, along with response sheets and question papers, on April 11, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) can now access these documents on the official website exams.nta.ac.in.

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CUET PG 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet Released

This release enables candidates to evaluate their performance and estimate their probable scores before the final result declaration.

CUET PG 2026 Exam Overview

The CUET PG 2026 examination was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across the country for admissions into postgraduate programmes offered by central and participating universities.

Exam Dates: March 6 to March 30, 2026
Subjects Covered: 157 subjects
Mode: Online (CBT)

The exam witnessed participation from a large number of aspirants aiming for admission into top universities in India.

Key Highlights of CUET PG Answer Key 2026

Events	Details
Documents Released	Answer key, response sheet, question paper
Answer Key Release Date	April 11, 2026
Objection Fee	₹200 per question
Challenge Window	April 11 to April 14, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	April 14, 2026 (till 10:00 AM)
Official Website	exams.nta.ac.in

How to Download CUET PG 2026 Answer Key

Candidates can follow these steps to access their answer key:

1. Visit the official website - exams.nta.ac.in

2. Click on the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key link

3. Log in using your application number and password/date of birth

4. View the answer key and response sheet

5. Download and save the documents for reference

How to Challenge the Answer Key

If candidates find discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can raise objections:

Log in to the official portal
Select the question(s) to challenge
Upload supporting documents or proof
Pay the ₹200 per question fee
Submit the challenge before the deadline

NTA will review all objections and release the final answer key, which will be used to prepare results.

Importance of Answer Key and Response Sheet

The answer key and response sheet help candidates:

Calculate their estimated scores
Analyze performance subject-wise
Identify incorrect answers
Decide whether to raise objections

What Happens Next?

After the objection window closes:

NTA will evaluate the challenges
Release the final answer key
Announce the CUET PG 2026 results

Qualified candidates will then proceed with the admission and counselling process for postgraduate programmes.

Conclusion

The release of the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet is a crucial step for candidates awaiting results. With the objection window open from April 11 to April 14, 2026, candidates must review their responses carefully and raise objections if necessary. Staying updated with official announcements will help ensure a smooth admission process.