The CUET UG provisional answer key is a PDF released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that lists the correct answers to all questions across subjects from the CUET 2025 exam. It lets candidates estimate scores and contest any errors before the final key is published.
Release Date & What’s Included
Release Date: June 17, 2025 – the provisional answer key and recorded responses are now live.
Contents:
Provisional answer key per subject
Your own response sheet & question paper
Objection Window: Open until June 20, 11 PM – you can challenge discrepancies for ₹200 per question.
3. How to Download the Provisional Answer Key
Go to exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG or cuet.nta.nic.in
Click on “Provisional Answer Key”
Enter your application number and password/DOB
Download the answer key, response sheet, and question paper PDFs
Save them securely for comparison and future reference
4. How to Challenge Errors – Step-by-Step
Log in to the portal
Click “Challenge Answer Key”
Select the question(s) you believe are incorrect
Upload supporting documentation (PDF)
Pay ₹200 per question via net banking / cards / UPI
Submit before 11 PM on June 20
Note: challenges without payment aren’t considered.
5. From Provisional to Final Key & Result Timing
Post objection window, subject experts review and, if valid, update the key
The final answer key underpins result calculation
Expected outcome: final CUET results by Late June – Early July 2025
6. Estimating Your Score & Rank
Use the provisional key to compare your responses
Each correct answer: +5 marks; wrong: –1 mark; unattempted: 0
Your raw score = (correct × 5) – (incorrect × 1)
Use percentile predictors or past data to forecast your rank and college chances based on your score
7. FAQs – Your Quick Queries Answered
Q: What if the key has a wrong answer?
File a challenge with proof. Valid corrections benefit all candidates.
Q: Can I modify my submission after paying?
Yes, up until the deadline at 11 PM, June 20.
Q: How much is the challenge fee?
₹200 per question (non-refundable).
Q: When will the final key and result be declared?
Likely by end of June or early July.