CUET UG Provisional Answer Key 2025: Result and How to Download Answer Key
The CUET UG 2025 Final Answer Key has now been officially released by NTA on July 1, 2025. You can access it directly in PDF format from the NTA’s official website. Here’s what you need to know:
- Released on July 1, 2025, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on their official portal for all CUET(UG) 2025 subjects.
- A total of 27 questions across various papers have been dropped following objections from candidates. Candidates who attempted these questions will receive full marks for them.
- The official PDF is available directly on the NTA/CUET website – search for “Final Answer Keys for CUET(UG)-2025 Examination”. You’ll find comprehensive answer sheets for each exam date and subject.
Summary Table
| Event | Date & Timeframe |
| Provisional Answer Key release | June 17, 2025 |
| Objection window | June 17 – June 20, 2025 (11 PM IST) |
| Final Answer Key publication | 1 July 2025 (Declared) |
| Result declaration | First Week of July 2025 |
CUET 2025 Latest Updates
Final Answer Key Released
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the final answer key for CUET‑UG 2025 on July 1, 2025, covering all subjects. These can be downloaded from the official NTA CUET portal.
Exam & Participation Details
- The CUET‑UG 2025 exam took place between May 13 and June 4, 2025, across India (388 centres) and abroad (24 centres).
- Over 13.5 lakh students participated.
Expected Result Release & Delay Issues
- The NTA is expected to release the CUET-UG 2025 results imminently — most likely in early July 2025, aligning with previous years' timelines (typically 3–6 weeks after the exams).
- However, the results have been delayed, triggering widespread student protests and criticism over transparency and process flaws within the NTA.
CUET Answer Key 2025
The CUET UG 2025 Final Answer Key was officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 1st July 2025 on its website cuet.nta.nic.in. This final answer key includes corrections and adjustments made after reviewing the objections submitted by candidates against the provisional key.
As per the update, a total of 27 questions were dropped across different subjects. Candidates who attempted these questions will be awarded full marks, regardless of their responses.
How to Download the CUET Answer Key
- Visit the official CUET UG 2025 portal.
- Look for the link titled “Final Answer Keys for CUET(UG)-2025 Examination” and click it.
- The PDF file (dated 01 July 2025) contains answer keys for all sessions and subjects.
- Download the PDF for your exam sessions and subjects.
- Cross‑verify your answers, keeping in mind that the dropped questions will be marked full for everyone.
CUET Answer Key PDF with Solutions
- Visit the NTA portal: Go to cuet.nta.nic.in or exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG and click the “Answer Key for CUET (UG) 2025” tab.
- Log in: Use your application number and date of birth (or password).
- Navigate to subject-wise downloads: Select “View Question Paper / Challenge Answer Key” to download:
- Provisional Answer Key PDF (subject-wise)
- Question paper PDF
- Your recorded responses PDF
The NTA only provides answer key PDFs (correct option numbers) and does not include step-by-step solutions or explanations. These PDFs list each question along with the official correct answer.
CUET UG Cut-Off 2025
1. Official Cut‑Off Release Timeline
- The provisional answer key has been released (June 17), with objections open until June 20, 2025.
- Final results and university-specific cut-offs are expected in July 2025.
2. Predicted Percentile Ranges (Career360 forum input)
Based on trends and student insights:
- General (UR): 85–95 percentile for top programmes; wide range for others.
- OBC: 75–85 percentile.
- SC/ST: 60–70 percentile.
- EWS: comparable to General (80–90 percentile).
3. Safe Score & Percentile Benchmarks
- Very Good: 700+ marks (≈98–99 percentile) — essential for top programmes.
- Good: 550–650 marks (≈90+ percentile).
- Average: 400–550 marks.
- Minimum qualifying: roughly 300–400 marks
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)\
Q1: Is CUET release answer key?
Ans: Yes — the NTA has released the provisional CUET‑UG 2025 answer key, along with question papers and response sheets, on its official portal (cuet.nta.nic.in). The objection window is open until June 20, 2025 (11 PM IST), with a ₹200 charge per question
Q2: Is 570 a good score in CUET?
Ans: A score of 570 in CUET is considered decent. It may qualify you for mid-tier universities and programmes, depending on your category and course choice. For top institutions like DU, scores above 700 are typically required for competitive programmes such as BCom (Hons) or BA (Hons) English.
Q3: Where can I get the CUET answer key?
Ans: You can download the CUET UG 2025 provisional answer key from the official NTA portals: cuet.nta.nic.in or exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG. Log in using your application number and date of birth to view and download the answer key and response sheet.
Q4: When CUET ug result declare?
Ans: The CUET UG 2025 result is expected to be declared in early to mid-July 2025, shortly after the release of the final answer key. Candidates should check the official website—cuet.nta.nic.in for updates and login details to access their scorecards once published.
