The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CUET PG Answer Key 2025 on April 22, 2025, at the official portal exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses can now download the provisional answer key, question papers, and their recorded responses to estimate their probable scores.
How to Download CUET PG Answer Key 2025 PDF
Follow these simple steps to access your CUET PG provisional answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official CUET PG website: exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG.
- Click on the link for CUET PG Answer Key 2025 available on the homepage.
- Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Enter the captcha/security pin as displayed.
- View and download the provisional answer key and your recorded responses in PDF format for future reference.
How to Raise Objections Against CUET PG 2025 Provisional Answer Key
NTA provides a window for candidates to challenge incorrect answers in the provisional answer key. The objection window is open from April 22 to April 24, 2025, and candidates must follow these steps:
- Log in to the CUET PG portal at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG.
- Click on the “View/Challenge Answer Key” tab.
- Select the question ID you wish to challenge and choose the correct option from the provided alternatives.
- Upload supporting documents (in a single PDF file) to justify your challenge.
- Pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question challenged via the online payment portal.
- Submit the challenge before the deadline.
Calculating Your CUET PG 2025 Score
To estimate your tentative score, follow these steps:
- Download your response sheet and the provisional answer key.
- Compare your marked responses with the correct answers in the answer key.
- Use the marking scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unattempted questions.
- Calculate the total score using the formula:Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) – (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)
This score will give you an idea of your performance, but the final score will depend on the revised answer key and NTA’s normalization process for multi-shift exams.
CUET PG 2025: Marking Scheme and Normalization
The CUET PG 2025 exam follows a clear marking scheme, as outlined below:
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
To ensure fairness across multiple shifts, NTA uses a normalization procedure based on percentile scores. This process adjusts scores to account for variations in difficulty levels across different shifts, ensuring no candidate is disadvantaged.
FAQs:
How can I download the CUET PG 2025 response sheet?
Visit exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG, log in with your application number and password/date of birth, and download the response sheet along with the answer key.
How long is the objection window open?
Candidates can raise objections from April 22 to April 24, 2025, until 11:50 PM.
What details do I need to log in to download the answer key?
You need your CUET PG application number and date of birth to access the answer key and response sheet.
What is the fee for raising objections?
The non-refundable fee is ₹200 per question challenged.