CUET UG final answer key released; 7 questions dropped; countdown to results begins..
CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key: There is welcome news for the lakhs of young aspirants dreaming of admission to the country's top central universities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for CUET UG 2026. No login credentials or passwords are required to view the CUET UG final answer key; it can be downloaded in PDF format by visiting cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET UG 2026 result could also be declared at any moment now.
The NTA has dropped seven questions from the CUET UG final answer key. Flaws and errors were identified in these questions following a review of objections raised against the provisional answer key, leading to the decision to remove them. With the final answer key now live, the path is clear for the release of the CUET UG 2026 scorecards. According to media reports, the CUET UG result is expected to be declared by the last week of June—specifically, by June 26.
CUET UG 2026: How to check the CUET UG final answer key?
The NTA has released the final answer key for CUET UG 2026. Candidates can easily download it by visiting the official NTA website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Clicking the link provided on the website's homepage opens a PDF file, allowing students to verify the correct answers against their specific subjects and question IDs.
Seven questions were removed after objection review
Candidates were given until June 11 to raise objections regarding the CUET UG provisional answer key, which was released on June 9. Upon reviewing these objections, an expert team identified technical flaws in certain questions. Consequently, the NTA decided to remove seven questions from the final answer key—a move that will directly impact the final scores.
When will the CUET UG result be declared? Following the release of the CUET UG final answer key, the evaluation process is now in its final stage. According to media reports, the CUET UG 2026 scorecard could be released by June 26, 2026. Even if there is a slight delay in evaluation, the results will certainly be live on the website by the first week of July.
CUET UG 2026 Timeline
CUET UG Exam Conducted: May 11 to May 31, 2026
CUET UG Re-exam: June 6 and 7, 2026
CUET UG Provisional Answer Key: June 9, 2026
Last Date to Raise Objections: June 11, 2026
Final Answer Key: June 22, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Result: Expected in the last week of June
Start of Counseling and Cut-offs: Last week of July
New Registration Record Set This Year
The number of candidates for CUET UG has broken all previous records this time. A total of over 15.68 lakh candidates registered for the exam, compared to 15.54 lakh in 2025. The exam was conducted across 37 subjects, with candidates choosing an average of more than four subjects. Among the states, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of applications, followed by Delhi and Bihar. In terms of subjects, English emerged as the most chosen subject.
How to Secure a College Seat After the CUET UG Result?
Once the CUET UG results are declared, universities like DU and BHU will launch their respective admission portals. Candidates will need to visit the specific university's portal, fill out the application form, and upload necessary documents—such as their CUET scorecard, Class 10/12 marksheets, and caste certificates. Subsequently, the universities will initiate their counseling processes and release merit lists. Students will be able to take admission after their names appear on the merit list.
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