The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for CUET UG 2025 on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate can now check the answer key on the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in.
The answer key includes the correct answers to the questions asked in the computer-based test (CBT) format held across India and abroad. Along with the answer key, NTA has also released the response sheets and question papers.
How to Download CUET UG Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to access your answer key:
- Visit the official CUET UG website at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the tab titled ‘Answer Key for CUET (UG) 2025‘.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password.
- The screen will display your Provisional Answer Key PDF.
- Access your response sheet and question paper for the UG subject(s) you appeared for.
- Match your answers with the provisional key to calculate your probable score.
CUET UG Answer Key Challenge Process
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can raise objections. The CUET UG Answer Key Challenge Window is now open. Here’s how you can challenge:
- Log in to the official portal using your credentials.
- Click on the “Challenge Answer Key” link.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents.
- Pay the required fee per question challenged (usually INR 200).
The NTA will review all objections and release the final answer key, based on which the CUET UG Result 2025 will be declared.
CUET UG Exam Details and Marking Scheme
The CUET UG 2025 was conducted from 13 May to 3 June 2025 in computer-based mode across 285 Indian cities and 15 international centers. The exam included:
- 37 subjects in total
- 13 languages
- 23 domain-specific subjects
- 1 general aptitude test
Marking Scheme:
- +5 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer
- 0 marks for unattempted questions
The NTA score reflects the percentile rank, indicating the candidate’s performance relative to others in the same subject.
CUET UG 2025 Result Date and Steps to Check
The CUET UG results are expected to be announced in the third week of July 2025. Candidates will be able to download their CUET UG scorecards and check subject-wise scores online.
How to Check CUET UG 2025 Result:
- Visit exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG
- Click on the link titled ‘CUET Result 2025‘.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Your Result will appear on the screen.
- Download and take a printout for future reference.
What Next for CUET UG 2025 Aspirants?
The release of the CUET UG 2025 answer key marks a significant milestone in the university admission process for lakhs of students. Candidates are advised to carefully cross-verify their answers using the key and raise objections, if any, within the stipulated window. The final answer key and scorecards will be crucial for determining eligibility and merit for admission to undergraduate programs across participating universities.
Stay updated by regularly visiting the official NTA CUET website and follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth admission process.
