Hey learners,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for CUET UG 2025 on 17th June, bringing relief and anticipation to lakhs of candidates across the country. If you appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate), it’s time to check your responses and evaluate your potential score.
Here’s everything you need to know about downloading the answer key, raising objections, and understanding the marking process.
How to Download CUET UG 2025 Answer Key?
- Visit the official CUET-UG NTA website.
- Click on the link that says “CUET UG 2025 Provisional Answer Key.”
- Login using your application number and date of birth/password.
- The answer key along with your recorded responses will be displayed.
- Download the answer key PDF and response sheet for future reference.
How to Raise Objections Against CUET Answer Key?
If you find any discrepancies or incorrect answers in the provisional answer key, you have the right to challenge it.
- Visit the answer key challenge link on the NTA portal.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload relevant documents or academic references as proof.
- Pay the non-refundable fee (usually ₹200 per question) via online mode.
- Submit your objections before the deadline.
Note: The objection window is usually open for 2-3 days only. Keep an eye on the official website for the exact last date.
CUET UG 2025 Marking Scheme
Understanding the marking scheme will help you estimate your score:
- ✅ Correct Answer: +5 marks
- ❌ Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (negative marking)
- ⏳ Unanswered/Marked for Review: 0 marks
Once all objections are reviewed, NTA will release the final answer key, which will form the basis for result compilation.
What’s Next After CUET-UG Answer Key?
After objections are reviewed, NTA will publish the final answer key, followed by the CUET UG 2025 results. These results will determine admissions into central, state, and participating universities across India.
The release of the CUET UG 2025 answer key is a crucial milestone in the admission journey. Make sure you download it promptly, check your responses carefully, and raise objections (if any) within the stipulated timeline.