CUET PG 2026 Results, Scorecard & Final Answer Key Declared – Download Link

The National Testing Agency announced the CUET PG 2026 final answer key and results. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) can now access the course-wise final answer key PDF at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/.

Compare your scores against category-wise benchmarks to evaluate your admission prospects:

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 competitive score in CUET PG 2026 is critical for gaining admission to premier postgraduate programs across central, state, and participating universities in India. What qualifies as a "good score" varies depending on course competition, university prestige, and candidate category.

Based on previous years' trends, the expected correlation between raw scores (out of 300) and percentile ranks is estimated as follows: Raw marks range from 270 to 300, corresponding to percentiles of 99-100, 95-98, 90-94, 85-89, and 75-84.

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

Cross-verify your responses from the response sheet with the final answer key, then tally your correct and incorrect answers using this formula:

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

Review a sample preview of the CUET PG 2026 Scorecard below:

Examine the year-wise registration and attendance trends 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 central CUET PG counseling. Instead, NTA releases results and scorecards, while individual participating universities manage their own online counseling processes. Candidates will receive notifications regarding counseling dates and registration steps directly from the respective universities.

Here are the top-ranked CUET PG colleges according to NIRF rankings:

#1 "Hindu College, New Delhi, Delhi NCR | UGC Approved
#2 "Shri Ram College of Commerce - [SRCC], New Delhi, Delhi NCR | AICTE Approved
#3 "St. Stephen's College, New Delhi, Delhi NCR | UGC Approved
#4 "Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR], New Delhi, Delhi NCR | UGC, MHRD Approved
#5 "Hansraj College - [HRC], Delhi NCR | UGC Approved

Approximately 200 institutions and universities accept CUET PG 2026 scores. Each participating university hosts its own admissions counseling. Check the respective official university websites for detailed schedule updates.

Yes, the CUET PG examination follows a negative marking scheme where one mark is deducted for each incorrect response.

CUET PG results are compiled and finalized strictly based on the Final Answer Keys.

No complaints regarding the answer keys will be entertained after the CUET PG 2026 results are announced. There is no provision for re-evaluation or rechecking of results.

The normalization procedure ensures absolute fairness when evaluating candidate scores across multiple shifts and sessions. By adjusting for variations in paper difficulty, percentile scores offer an accurate reflection of relative performance.

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

100 X (Number of candidates in the "Session" with raw scores equal to or less than the candidate) / Total number of candidates who appeared in that "Session."

Scores are determined according to the official marking scheme outlined below:

i) Each question carries four (4) marks.
ii) Candidates are awarded four (4) marks for every correct response.
iii) One mark is deducted from the total score for each incorrect response.
iv) Unanswered or unattempted questions receive zero marks.
v) Candidates must select a single correct option for each question.

vi) Following key challenges, if multiple options are deemed correct or a key is revised, marks are awarded exclusively to candidates who attempted the question correctly according to the final revised key.
vii) If a question is dropped due to technical errors, full marks are awarded to all candidates, regardless of whether they attempted it.

NTA confirmed the CUET PG 2026 result release schedule via their official "X" handle:

Official marksheets do not display specific pass percentages or university-wise cutoffs.
The table below outlines the projected CUET PG 2026 Qualifying Marks (out of 300) across various categories.

Category: Approximate Passing Marks

General - (220-230),

OBC - (190-210),

SC - (170-185), and

ST - (165-175)

The CUET PG scorecard PDF includes candidate names, roll numbers, registered subjects, obtained marks, percentiles, and qualifying statuses. These scores are accepted by nearly 185–198 universities, each maintaining its own distinct eligibility criteria.

A total of 198 universities accept CUET PG results for postgraduate admissions, with each institution enforcing independent admission standards.

According to the latest NTA announcements, the CUET PG 2026 results go live in the evening.