The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the provisional answer key of the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2025 on its official website shortly. The long-awaited answer key will be accessible to candidates who took the test between March 13 and April 1, 2025, in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The answer key can be accessed by candidates by logging into the CUET PG portal with their unique application number and password. This interim key will assist the candidates to estimate their marks as well as offers a chance to raise objections in the event of discrepancies.

The CUET PG 2025 exam was held for 157 diverse subjects and each test paper contained 75 multiple-choice questions. As per the marking scheme that has been laid down by NTA, the candidates will earn four marks for each correct choice and one mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. The system of negative marking requires the candidates to thoroughly scrutinize their answers while making an estimate with the help of the answer key.

The procedure to reach the provisional answer key is easy. Candidates should go to the official NTA CUET PG website at https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG. After arriving there, candidates should proceed to the homepage where a direct link named “CUET PG Answer Key 2025” will be available. After clicking on the link, candidates have to provide their login credentials—i.e., application number and password—to access it. After logging in, the answer key will be visible on the screen, which can be downloaded afterward. With the downloaded key, candidates can match their answers and determine their approximate scores accordingly.

The NTA has also provided elaborate provisions for certain situations. In cases where a specific question has multiple correct answers, marks will be allocated to candidates who have chosen any of the correct options. Additionally, in the event of finding a question as invalid or bearing a technical mistake and thereby cancelling it from appearing on the paper, total marks for the particular question shall be given to every candidate whether attempted or not. This practice establishes fairness and openness in assessment.

One of the most important aspects of the CUET PG test procedure is the facility provided to candidates in order to file objections against any answer that a candidate feels is incorrect in the provisional key. The objection process will be carried out through the same official website, and a window will be made available for filing challenges. Candidates, however, will have to pay the stipulated objection fee for every question challenged by them. After the objections are received, they will be evaluated by a panel of subject experts. Depending on their evaluation, a final answer key will be created and posted.

The final CUET PG 2025 result will be announced on the basis of the modified answer key. Notably, after the publication of the final key, there will be no scope to challenge it. Candidates should thoroughly scrutinize the provisional answer key and submit objections, if any, within the given time period notified by NTA.

With thousands of students vying for entry into postgraduate courses at central and participating universities, CUET PG has emerged as a stepping stone for aspirants of higher education in India. The release of the provisional answer key not only facilitates transparency but also provides students with a reasonable idea of their performance before the final results are announced.

As the NTA prepares to publish the provisional key, candidates are advised to keep a close eye on the official website for timely updates. They should also ensure that their login details are kept handy to avoid last-minute hassles. The answer key release will be followed by a short window for raising objections, and then the final answer key and results will be published, concluding the examination cycle for CUET PG 2025.

In short, the release of the CUET PG 2025 answer key is an important milestone in the postgraduate admission process, which gives the candidates a glimpse into how they have performed and a chance to correct discrepancies, if any. All the candidates are requested to use the opportunity to the best possible extent, remain informed through the official portal, and take proactive measures in case they have to dispute any answers in the provisional key.