CUET PG 2026 Result Released: Direct Download Link, Scorecard & Live Updates

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

Assess your performance against the expected category-wise good scores and plan your next steps for admission:

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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Achieving a high score in the CUET PG 2026 is vital for securing a seat in prestigious postgraduate programs across India. What constitutes a "good score" depends on the course competitiveness, university reputation, and your specific category.

Based on historical data and trends, the expected correlation between raw scores (out of 300) and percentile ranks is as follows: Raw marks from 270 to 300 correspond to percentiles of 99-100, with ranges decreasing for lower score brackets.

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

To calculate your marks, compare your response sheet against the official Final Answer Key and apply the following formula:

Total score = (Number of correct answers x 4) - (Number of incorrect answers x 1)
Example Calculation:
40 correct answers and 15 incorrect answers = (40 x 4) - (15 x 1) = 145.

Below is a sample of the CUET PG 2026 Scorecard format:

View the year-wise statistics for registered and appeared students in 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%

Please note: The National Testing Agency does not conduct CUET PG 2026 counselling. NTA is responsible only for releasing results and scorecards. Counselling and seat allocation will be managed independently by the participating universities.

Below are the top-ranked CUET PG colleges according to NIRF guidelines:

#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 universities accept CUET PG 2026 scores. Each institution manages its own admission counselling; candidates should monitor the official website of the university they are interested in for specific dates.

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

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

No grievances regarding the Answer Keys will be entertained after the declaration of the 2026 results. Please note that there is no provision for re-evaluation or rechecking of results.

The normalization process is used to ensure fairness across multiple exam sessions, adjusting for variations in difficulty levels to provide a comparable percentile score for all candidates.

The percentile score for CUET PG is calculated using the following method:

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

Final scores are derived using the standard NTA marking methodology outlined below:

i) Each question carries four marks.
ii) +4 for every correct answer.
iii) -1 for every incorrect answer.
iv) No marks awarded for unattempted questions.
v) Candidates must select only one choice per question.

vi) If multiple keys are deemed correct after the challenge process, only those who attempted the question accordingly will receive marks.
vii) If a question is dropped due to technical errors, all candidates receive full marks regardless of attempt.

NTA confirmed the CUET PG 2026 result date via their official social media handles on April 22nd.

NTA does not specify pass grades or category-wise cutoff marks directly on the scorecard. The table below lists the projected qualifying marks out of 300 for guidance.

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, total marks, percentile, and qualifying status. These scores are utilized by approximately 185-198 universities for admissions, each with unique eligibility criteria.

A total of 198 universities accept CUET PG 2026 results for postgraduate admissions, each defining their own admission prerequisites and qualifying thresholds.

According to the latest NTA update, the official release time for the CUET PG 2026 results was 5:00 p.m.