CUET UG 2025 answer key: Download provisional key, raise objections soon

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) concluded the CUET UG 2025 exam on June 3, after a month-long computer-based testing across 300 cities, including abroad. With two daily shifts from May 13 onwards, the exam serves as the gateway for admissions to undergraduate programmes in central, state, deemed, private and other participating universities.IMPORTANT DATESThird week of June: NTA to release the provisional answer key and students' response sheets on cuet.nta.nic.in. A window will follow to raise objections.advertisementJuly (expected): The final answer key will be out, and CUET UG 2025 results will be declared. Scorecards will be made available online for university admissions.STEPS TO CHECK AND DOWNLOAD CUET UG 2025 ANSWER KEYVisit cuet.nta.nic.inClick the 'Provisional Answer Key (CUET UG 2025)' tabLog in using application credentialsDownload response sheet and key; raise objections if required.CUET UG 2025 PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIESCUET scores will be accepted by 205 universities, across categories:A total of 47 Central Universities were accepted with none removed. Amongst state universities, 27 were accepted while 15 were removed. For Deemed Universities, 22 were accepted and 13 were removed. In the case of private universities, 102 received acceptance whereas 75 were removed. Additionally, 7 government institutions were accepted and 3 were removed.Central Universities include: Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Delhi, University of Hyderabad, Nagaland University, and 40 others.advertisementState and other universities: 27 state universities (e.g., Delhi Technological University, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya) and 22 deemed universities.WHAT DO THIS MEANS FOR CANDIDATES?Access to the provisional answer key in June allows early review.The final results and scorecards in July will drive counselling and admission across CUET-participating institutions.With CUET service extended to 205 universities, candidates have a broad range of admission choices, including 47 central universities and various state, deemed, private, and government institutions.Bottom line: Check the CUET portal in the third week of June for your answer key, gear up to raise objections, and prepare for July's scorecard release—your ticket to UG admissions across 205 universities.Must Watch