CUET UG 2026 response sheet release is the single most important post-exam document for every candidate. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish the response sheet, subject-wise question papers and provisional answer key on cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in the second to third week of June 2026, within a week of the CUET UG 2026 exam concluding on 31 May 2026.
What the CUET UG 2026 response sheet contains
The response sheet is your exact, recorded answer record from the exam. Every option you selected, every question you skipped and every question ID is reproduced on it. This is the document you use to (a) cross-verify against the provisional answer key, (b) compute an indicative raw score, and (c) raise objections if any key is incorrect.
- Candidate name, application number, roll number
- Subject(s) attempted with shift details
- Question ID and corresponding option marked by you
- Status: Attempted / Not Attempted / Marked for Review
How to download the CUET UG 2026 response sheet
- Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and click the response sheet link.
- Enter your application number and date of birth (the exact credentials used during the form). No OTP or Aadhaar is required.
- Click submit. The response sheet PDF opens in a new tab.
- Download and save a local copy. Print one too — you will need it during the challenge window.
Answer key challenge window: rules and fee
NTA opens the answer key objection portal for a short 3-4 day window. The fee per challenge is Rs. 200, payable online and refundable if the challenge is accepted. Key rules:
- Use only the official portal — no third-party site can submit on your behalf.
- Each challenge must include supporting reference material (NCERT page, official text, etc.).
- An accepted challenge revises the key for all candidates, not only the challenger.
- Decisions taken by NTA’s subject expert panel are final.
Marking scheme reminder
While computing your indicative score from the response sheet, apply the official CUET UG marking scheme:
| Outcome | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +5 |
| Incorrect answer | -1 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
| Marked for review (not submitted) | 0 |
What to do FIRST when the response sheet drops
- Match every question ID against the provisional key — not just the option letter.
- Make a list of every disputed question with NCERT/official references.
- Submit challenges before the window closes — missed deadlines are non-negotiable.
- Compute your indicative raw score using the scheme above, then await normalisation.
What happens after the answer key challenge window?
NTA’s subject experts review every challenge and publish the final answer key alongside the result — tentatively in the first week of July 2026. The result and scorecard are then computed using the equipercentile normalisation method across shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CUET UG 2026 response sheet be released?
Expected second/third week of June 2026 on cuet.nta.nic.in, within a week of the exam ending on 31 May 2026.
Is there any fee to download the response sheet?
No. The download is free. Only objections against the provisional answer key carry a Rs. 200 per-question fee.
What if I forgot my application number?
Use the “Forgot Application Number” link on cuet.nta.nic.in — you can retrieve it using your registered email or mobile.
Can I challenge a question even if I attempted it correctly?
Yes, any candidate can challenge any question. The Rs. 200 fee is refunded if NTA accepts the challenge.
Stay updated: bookmark cuet.nta.nic.in and check the NTA notice board daily during the response-sheet window. Final result follows in the first week of July 2026 on the same portal.
Sources: NTA official portal (cuet.nta.nic.in, nta.ac.in), Business Standard, The Hindu.
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