CUET PG 2026 Result Released: Download Scorecard & Check Live Updates

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 final answer key and results on April 24th. Candidates can download the final answer key PDF at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/ to verify their responses.

Evaluate your performance against the expected good scores and category-wise admission trends:

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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A strong score in the CUET PG 2026 exam is vital for securing a seat in prestigious postgraduate programs across India. What constitutes a "good score" depends on the course competitiveness, university ranking, and your category.

Based on historical data and recent trends, the relationship between raw scores (out of 300) and percentile ranks is estimated as follows: 270–300 (99-100th percentile), 240–269 (95-98th percentile), 210–239 (90-94th percentile), 180–209 (85-89th percentile), and 150–179 (75-84th percentile).

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 with the official Final Answer Key. Use the following formula:

Total score = (Number of correct answers x 4) - (Number of incorrect answers x 1)
Example Calculation:
For 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 Scorecard 2026:

View historical registration and attendance statistics for the CUET PG exam:

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 that the NTA does not conduct centralized CUET PG 2026 counselling. After releasing the results, individual participating universities will manage their own online admission processes and notify candidates via email.

Top CUET PG participating colleges based on NIRF rankings 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, New Delhi | UGC Approved

Approximately 200 institutions accept CUET PG 2026 scores. Each university will publish its own specific counselling schedule and eligibility criteria on its official website.

Yes, a negative marking scheme applies; one mark is deducted for every incorrect response.

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

No challenges regarding the answer keys are accepted post-result declaration. Furthermore, requests for re-evaluation or re-checking will not be entertained.

The normalization process ensures fair comparison of performance across different exam shifts. Percentile scores offer a more accurate reflection of candidate performance relative to others.

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 yours) / (Total candidates appeared in the session).

Final marks are determined using the standardized marking methodology:

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

vi) If multiple options are correct due to key revisions, marks are awarded only to candidates who attempted the question accordingly. vii) If a question is dropped due to technical issues, all candidates receive full marks.

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

The NTA does not explicitly state qualifying cutoff marks on the scorecard. The table below provides projected CUET PG 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 candidates' names, roll numbers, subjects, marks, percentiles, and qualifying status. These scores facilitate admissions to over 185+ universities, each with its unique eligibility criteria.

A total of 198 universities are accepting CUET PG 2026 results for postgraduate admissions this year.

The latest NTA update confirms the CUET PG 2026 results release time as 5:00 p.m.