The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2025. The release of the answer key marks a crucial step for lakhs of students who appeared for the national-level entrance test, as it allows them to evaluate their performance and challenge discrepancies, if any.

The CUET UG 2025 was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, in a revised exam format that featured three sections. Unlike the previous year where a hybrid model—comprising both computer-based and pen-paper modes—was used, this year saw a complete transition to the CBT format, reflecting an evolution in the test’s administration process. The change was aimed at standardizing the examination experience and reducing logistical complexities. In 2024, the exam was held in both CBT and pen-and-paper modes on various dates across seven days—May 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, and 24—in over 379 cities, including 26 cities outside India, catering to more than 13.48 lakh candidates.

For the 2025 edition, students can now access the provisional answer key, along with their individual response sheets, by visiting the official CUET UG website—cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will need to log in using their application number and date of birth to access the answer key. The document provides students with a tentative set of correct responses as evaluated by the NTA’s expert panel.

Importantly, NTA has activated the objection window from June 17, allowing students to raise challenges to the provisional answers. The facility will remain open till 11 pm on June 20. If students find any discrepancies or believe that a question has been incorrectly evaluated, they can submit their objections during this period. Each challenge must be submitted along with the requisite fee, and objections without fee payment will not be entertained. The NTA has made it clear that the last date to pay the objection fee is also June 20, up to 11 pm. The process ensures transparency and gives students a fair opportunity to correct any errors that may have occurred in the initial evaluation.

After receiving and reviewing the objections, the NTA will release the final answer key. The final decision of the NTA regarding the answer key will be binding, and the results of CUET UG 2025 will be declared on the basis of this final key. Students are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates regarding the final answer key and the subsequent declaration of results.

The CUET UG 2025 holds immense significance for undergraduate aspirants across the country. It serves as a common gateway for admissions to undergraduate programs in various central, state, and deemed universities. The exam pattern underwent notable changes this year—not only in terms of the mode of examination but also in terms of exam duration and the number of subjects offered. This restructuring was implemented to streamline the assessment process and offer a more unified experience to candidates, many of whom come from diverse academic backgrounds and different boards.

The NTA’s proactive approach to releasing the answer key and offering a challenge mechanism reflects its commitment to fairness and academic integrity. It also equips students with an early opportunity to understand their probable scores and prepare accordingly for the next phases of the admission process, including counselling and seat allotment.

For candidates, this is a crucial window of time to carefully cross-check their responses and file challenges if needed. While the provisional key offers preliminary clarity, it is the final answer key that will ultimately determine their results. Hence, students are urged to approach this process diligently and ensure all challenges are backed with credible sources and submitted within the stipulated deadline.

In conclusion, the release of the CUET UG 2025 provisional answer key has set in motion the concluding phase of the examination cycle. With the challenge window open until June 20, this period provides candidates an important opportunity to raise valid concerns. Once the objections are reviewed, the final answer key will pave the way for the announcement of results, shaping the academic futures of over a million aspirants across India and abroad.