CUET PG 2026 result declared: final answer keys published
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the CUET PG 2026 result and uploaded the final answer keys on the official CUET PG portal. The final keys were prepared after expert evaluation of objections filed against the provisional keys.
CUET PG 2026 result: key numbers and exam format
The exam was held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple cities between March 6 and March 30, 2026 . Each paper ran for 90 minutes and had 75 questions . Candidates could apply for up to four test papers .
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam window | March 6–30, 2026 |
| Duration per paper | 90 minutes |
| Questions per paper | 75 |
| Max papers per candidate | 4 |
| Marking scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
CUET PG 2026 result — answer keys, objections and normalisation
NTA first released provisional answer keys and opened an objection window from April 11 to April 14, 2026 . Candidates could challenge any question by paying an objection fee of Rs. 200 per question (non-refundable) .
After experts reviewed the objections, NTA published the final answer keys and the results. NTA follows a percentile-based normalisation method; the highest scorer in a session receives a percentile of 100 , and other scores are converted session-wise.
What the result means for your admission
The CUET PG 2026 result gives you a percentile/score but does not guarantee admission. Participating universities will conduct their own counselling, document verification and merit-based seat allocation. NTA does not handle counselling, seat allocation or admission-related grievances.
Eligibility for admissions depends on individual universities. Generally, candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree or are in the final year were eligible to sit for the exam. Keep your admit card and application details handy to check and download your scorecard.
Quick checklist after the result
- Download and print your scorecard from the official CUET PG portal.
- Watch for counselling notices from the universities you applied to.
- Gather documents required for verification (degree, mark sheets, category certificates).
FAQs
Q: How do I check the CUET PG 2026 result? A: Visit exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG, click the result link, enter your application number and date of birth, submit, then download and print the scorecard.
Q: When was the CUET PG 2026 exam held? A: The exam ran from March 6 to March 30, 2026 , in CBT mode.
Q: What was the objection window for provisional answer keys? A: The objection window was April 11–14, 2026 ; fee was Rs. 200 per question (non-refundable) .
Q: Does NTA handle counselling and admissions? A: No. Participating universities conduct counselling, release merit lists and handle admissions independently.
Q: What is the marking scheme for CUET PG 2026? A: +4 marks for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted questions.
Q: How is normalisation done? A: NTA uses session-wise percentile normalisation; the top scorer in a session is awarded a percentile of 100 and others are scaled accordingly.
Q: Who was eligible to appear for CUET PG 2026? A: Candidates who completed a bachelor’s degree or were in their final year were eligible; universities may add specific criteria.