CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Objection Process: ₹200 Fee and Last Date

Students can challenge the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key by paying Rs 200 per question on the official NTA portal at cuet.nta.nic.in — submit your objection before the window closes.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key shortly after all exam shifts conclude. If you believe a question carries an incorrect answer or contains an error, you can formally raise an objection online. NTA subject experts review every valid challenge before the final answer key is published. Your CUET UG 2026 score is calculated only on the final answer key — not the provisional one.

• The objection window is typically open for 2 to 3 days after the provisional answer key is released.
• Fee is Rs 200 per question challenged — refunded automatically if NTA accepts your objection.
• All objections must be submitted online at cuet.nta.nic.in; no offline or email mode is available.
• You must upload supporting evidence such as NCERT textbook pages or official study material for each question you challenge.
• The final answer key is published after NTA reviews all objections, and results are based on this key only.

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CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Objection: Key Dates

NTA releases the provisional answer key within a few days of the last exam shift. The objection window is brief — usually 2 to 3 days — so check cuet.nta.nic.in immediately after the key is out and do not wait until the final hours.

NTA sends SMS and email alerts to your registered contact details when the answer key goes live. Still, bookmark the official portal and check it directly — do not rely solely on notifications to avoid missing the deadline.

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CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key

How to Challenge CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key

The complete objection process is online. Complete it in a single session — the portal may log you out if left idle too long. Follow these steps carefully.

1. Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and click the Answer Key Challenge link on the homepage.
2. Log in with your CUET UG 2026 Application Number and Date of Birth (or password).
3. Select your subject or paper from the drop-down list.
4. Browse the questions and click Challenge next to any question you believe is incorrect.
5. Select your claimed correct answer from the options shown on screen.
6. Upload your supporting evidence — a clear scan of the relevant NCERT page or approved official study material.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for every other question you want to contest.
8. Click Proceed to Payment. The total amount is ?200 multiplied by the number of questions challenged. Pay via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
9. After successful payment, save or print the confirmation page — this is your proof of submission.

Do not close the browser before payment is confirmed. An incomplete transaction means your objection is not recorded in the system.

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Fee Structure for Raising an Objection

NTA charges ?200 per question as a processing fee. This is designed to discourage frivolous challenges — raise only those objections you can back with official evidence.

Refunds for accepted objections are processed automatically after the final answer key is published. You do not need to submit a separate refund request — the amount is returned to your original payment method.

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What Evidence to Upload with Your Objection

NTA evaluates every challenge against the evidence you submit. An objection with no reference is almost always rejected. Upload at least one credible official source per question you contest.

Upload files in PDF or JPG format. Make sure the text and page number are clearly legible. A blurred or heavily cropped image is treated as insufficient evidence and will likely result in rejection.

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What Happens After You Submit an Objection

Once the objection window closes, NTA convenes a subject expert panel to review every challenge received. This process typically takes one to two weeks before the final answer key is published on cuet.nta.nic.in.

• If your objection is accepted, the provisional answer is revised and your Rs 200 fee is refunded automatically — no follow-up action needed.
• If your objection is rejected, the original answer stands and the ?200 fee is forfeited.
• NTA does not send individual objection verdicts. Compare the provisional and final answer keys on cuet.nta.nic.in to see which changes were accepted.
• Your CUET UG 2026 score is calculated only on the final answer key — the provisional key has no bearing on your result.
• CUET UG 2026 uses +5 marks for each correct answer and –1 for each incorrect answer, with 0 marks for unattempted questions.

After the final answer key is published, your scorecard becomes available through your NTA login once results are officially declared on cuet.nta.nic.in.