CUET PG 2026 Results Declared: Download Scorecard & Check Cutoff Trends

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 final answer key and results on April 24th. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) can now download the final answer key PDF at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/.

Assess your performance by comparing your score with the expected category-wise good scores and get admission advice:

Category      Good Score   Admission Suggestions                                  Percentile Range
General        225 – 240       Competitive for top central universities.          90 – 94
OBC                  220 – 230       Strong chances in reputable universities.         85 – 89
SC                             210 – 218      Decent admission.                                                           80 – 85
ST                            198 – 210       Opportunities in various universities                      75 – 80

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Securing a strong rank in the CUET PG 2026 is vital for admission into premier postgraduate programs across top-tier Indian universities. Note that a "good score" is relative and depends on course competition, university prestige, and your candidate category.

Based on historical trends, the expected correlation between raw scores (out of 300) and percentile ranks is as follows: Scores of 270–300 typically correspond to 99-100 percentile, while 150–179 fall into the 75-84 percentile range.

Raw Marks       Expected Percentile
270 – 300          99 – 100
240 – 269          95 – 98
210 – 239          90 – 94
180 – 209          85 – 89
150 – 179           75 – 84

Calculate your results by comparing your recorded responses against the official Final Answer Key. Identify your total correct and incorrect attempts and apply the standard marking formula provided below:

Total score = (number of correct answers x 4) minus (number of incorrect answers x 1)
Example Calculation:
If you have 40 correct answers and 15 incorrect answers:
Total score: (40 x 4) - (15 x 1) = 160 - 15 = 145.

Below is a sample of the CUET PG 2026 scorecard format for your reference:

View the year-wise registration and attendance statistics for the CUET PG exam below:

Year | Registered | Appeared | % Appeared
2025 | 654,019        523,032       79.97%
2024      768,414        577,400    75.14%
2023        877,492        539,776       61.51%
2022       607,648        334,997      55.13%

The National Testing Agency does not conduct the CUET PG 2026 counselling process. NTA's role is limited to declaring the results. Each participating university manages its own online counselling process and will notify candidates regarding schedules and further requirements via email.

Top-ranked colleges for CUET PG based on NIRF standards include:

#1 Hindu College, New Delhi | UGC Approved
#2 Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), New Delhi | AICTE Approved
#3 St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi | UGC Approved
#4 Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), New Delhi | UGC, MHRD Approved
#5 Hansraj College, Delhi | UGC Approved

Approximately 200 institutions accept CUET PG 2026 scores. Each participating university will conduct its own admission counselling; candidates should regularly check their respective target university's official website for updates.

Yes, the CUET PG exam follows a negative marking system where one mark is deducted for every incorrect response.

CUET PG results are calculated and finalized based on the official Final Answer Keys.

No challenges regarding the Answer Keys will be entertained once the results are published. Additionally, there is no provision for the re-evaluation or re-checking of results.

The normalization process is used to ensure fairness across multiple sessions by accounting for variations in paper difficulty, making percentiles the most accurate indicator of a candidate's comparative performance.

The CUET PG percentile score is calculated using the following formula:

100 X (Candidates in the session with raw scores equal to or lower than the candidate) / (Total number of candidates who appeared in that session).

Final marks are determined based on the following official scoring methodology:

i) Each question carries 4 marks.
ii) +4 marks for every correct answer.
iii) -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
iv) No marks for unattempted questions.
v) Only one option must be selected as the correct answer.

vi) If multiple correct options exist or a key changes, marks are awarded only to candidates who marked any of the correct options according to the revised key.
vii) If a question is dropped due to technical errors, full marks will be awarded to all candidates regardless of whether they attempted it.

The NTA confirmed the CUET PG 2026 result release date via their official "X" (formerly Twitter) handle on April 22nd.

NTA does not specify passing grades or category-specific cutoff marks on the scorecard. However, the table below provides estimates for the 2026 qualifying marks out of 300.

Category: Approximate Passing Marks

General: 220–230

OBC: 190–210

SC: 170–185

ST: 165–175

The CUET PG scorecard includes candidate name, roll number, subject details, total marks, percentile, and qualifying status. These scores are recognized by approximately 185-198 universities, each of which sets its own unique eligibility criteria.

A total of 198 universities utilize these CUET PG 2026 results for admissions, applying independent qualifying standards based on their program requirements.

According to the latest official NTA update, the CUET PG 2026 results were declared at 5:00 PM.