CUET PG 2026 Result Declared: Download Scorecard, Cutoffs, and Admission Guide

The NTA released the CUET PG 2026 final answer key and results on April 24. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) can download the final answer key PDF at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/ for their respective subject papers.

Compare your performance against these benchmarks to evaluate your admission prospects:

Category | Good Score | Admission Prospects | Percentile Range
General | 225 – 240 | Highly competitive for top central universities | 90 – 94
OBC | 220 – 230 | Excellent chances at reputable universities | 85 – 89
SC | 210 – 218 | Strong potential for admission | 80 – 85
ST | 198 – 210 | Favorable opportunities across various universities | 75 – 80

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A strong performance in the CUET PG 2026 is vital for securing a seat in elite postgraduate programs. Remember that defining a "good score" depends on the specific course, the reputation of the university, and your category.

Based on historical data and trends, the expected correlation between raw scores (out of 300) and percentile ranks is as follows: Raw scores of 270–300 typically correspond to 99–100 percentile, while 150–179 fall within 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

Compare your response sheet with the final answer key provided by the NTA. Calculate your score using the formula below.

Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)
Example Calculation: If you have 40 correct answers and 15 incorrect ones, your total score would be (40 × 4) − 15 = 145.

Sample template of the CUET PG Scorecard 2026:

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

Year | Registered | Appeared | Attendance %
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 NTA does not conduct centralized CUET PG 2026 counselling. Instead, it provides the scorecards to successful candidates, while individual participating universities conduct their own admission processes. Candidates will be notified of counselling dates directly by their chosen universities.

These institutions are ranked among the top CUET PG colleges by NIRF:

#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. Applicants should monitor the official website of each respective university for specific counselling schedules and admission criteria.

Yes, each incorrect response in the CUET PG exam carries a penalty of one mark (negative marking).

The CUET PG results are compiled and verified based on the final, corrected answer keys.

Please note that no further complaints regarding the Answer Keys will be entertained once the results are published. Furthermore, there is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of results.

The normalization technique is applied to maintain fairness across multiple exam sessions, compensating for varying difficulty levels to ensure percentiles accurately reflect candidate performance.

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

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

All final scores are determined using the standardized marking criteria detailed below:

i) Each question carries four marks.
ii) +4 marks for every correct answer.
iii) -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
iv) 0 marks for unattempted questions.
v) Select only one correct option for each question.

vi) In case of multiple correct answers or modifications to the answer key, only those who attempted the question correctly according to the final key will be awarded marks.
vii) If a question is dropped due to technical errors, full marks will be awarded to all candidates.

The NTA confirmed the CUET PG 2026 result release date via their official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 22:

While the NTA does not specify passing cutoffs directly on the scorecard, the table below provides estimated qualifying marks (out of 300) based on category.

Category: Estimated Qualifying Marks

General: 220 – 230

OBC: 190 – 210

SC: 170 – 185

ST: 165 – 175

The CUET PG scorecard includes the candidate’s name, roll number, subject, marks, percentile, and qualifying status. These scores are recognized by over 185 universities, each maintaining its own unique eligibility criteria.

A total of 198 universities utilize CUET PG 2026 results for postgraduate admissions, applying their specific institutional requirements.

Per the latest update from the NTA, the results are scheduled for release at 5:00 PM.