Overview: Predict your CUET scores in advance with the help of CUET answer key 2024! This helps you understand your enrollment prospects in the desired CUET-participating universities nationwide. Continue reading for up-to-date information on the CUET answer key!

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has become a cornerstone for students aspiring to join central, state, private and deemed universities across India. After the examination, one of the most awaited releases is the Answer Key.

The answer key for the CUET 2024 Entrance Exam allows students to assess their performance, ensuring transparency in the evaluation process. In this article, let's examine every detail related to CUET Answer Key 2024.

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CUET Answer Key 2024

CUET Answer Key 2024 (Provisional vs Final)

The CUET 2024 Answer Keys are released in 2 phases:

• CUET Provisional Answer Key 
• CUET Final Answer Key 

Check: What is a General Test In CUET?

CUET Provisional Answer Key

• CUET Provisional Answer Key is a document that provides a tentative/initial answer to the questions asked in the CUET exam.
• This answer key is released by the exam conducting authority (NTA) to allow candidates to cross-check their answers and calculate their probable CUET scores before the final answer key is released. It also serves as a reference for any discrepancies or challenges in the answer key.
• Students can raise objections in the provisional answer key within a specific time, along with fees and supporting documents.

Check: CUET Participating Universities

CUET Final Answer Key

• The Final Answer Key is the last and official document containing the confirmed and correct answers to the questions asked in the CUET exam.
• The exam conducting authority (NTA) releases this answer key after considering any challenges or objections raised by the candidates against the Provisional Answer Key.
• It serves as the basis for calculating the final score and determining the eligibility of the candidates for university admission.

Prepare With: CUET Mock Tests 2024 

NOTE: The answer key challenge fee is non-refundable.

CUET Answer Key Important Dates

Once the CUET exam concludes, the answer key will be released shortly. Check out the important dates for Answer Key CUET UG 2024 given below -

Answer Key CUET UG - Events	CUET 2024 Dates
CUET Exam Date	15th May - 31st May 2024
Release of Provisional  Answer Key for UG Courses	To be announced
CUET 2024 answer key release date	To be announced
CUET final answer key	To be announced
CUET 2024 Answer Key Challenge Last Date	To be announced
CUET Final Answer Key Date	To be announced
CUET Result 2024 Dates	To be announced

Check: CUET 2024 Exam Dates

Marking Scheme of NTA CUET Answer Key 2024

For Multiple Choice Questions: To answer a question, the candidates must choose one or more correct options corresponding to the correct or most appropriate answer.

You can calculate the CUET scores following the CUET marking scheme below. 

• i. Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) 
• ii. Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1). 
• iii. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0). 
• iv. If more than one option is correct, then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options. 
• vi. If all options are correct, all who attempt the question will receive five marks (+5). 

Students are also advised to go through CUET marks vs rank to help them determine their results.

Steps to Download the CUET Answer Key 2024

• Visit the official website of CUET UG - cuet.samarth.ac.in.  
• On the main page, the applicants must choose the answer key from the "News and Events" section of the homepage. 
• Enter the correct "CUET Application ID & Date of Birth" details as required. 
• Click on the "Login" button. 
• A 'PDF' version of the CUET 2024 answer key will be shown on your screen. 
• Download the CUET 2024 answer key for future reference.

Check: CUET City Intimation Slip 2024

Details Mentioned on Answer Key CUET Sheet 2024

What information does the CUET answer key 2024 include?

• Date of the CUET exam 
• Question ID 
• Exam shift 
• Test paper code 
• Correct option ID 
• Conducting Body Name 
• Name of the exam 
• Type of Answer Key 

Check: CUET Application Form

CUET 2023 Answer Key PDF [Slot-wise]

For every slot, the CUET answer key PDF is accessible through the candidate login on the official website. 

CUET Solution Key 2023: The NTA uploaded answer critical information for the CUET exam conducted in each slot from May 21–31, June 1, June 2, and June 5–23. 

Revised Answer Key for CUET 2023 Slot 1

NTA has issued the answer key 2023 for slot 1 for all the exams taken from May 21 to June 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on July 12, 2023. 

Check: CUET Participating Colleges 2024

Revised Answer Key for CUET 2023 Slot 2

NTA has made the answer key 2023 slot two available for all the exams taken from May 21 to June 23 from 12:00 noo2:00 pm00 pm on July 12, 2023. 

Check: Is There Negative Marking In CUET 2025?

Revised Answer Key for CUET 2023 Slot 3

NTA has issued the answer key 2023 for slot 3 for all the exams taken from May 21 to June 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 12, 2023. 

Check: CUET English Syllabus 2024

Direct link to Access CUET Answer Key 2023

How to calculate CUET scores with the help of Answer Keys

Here are steps to calculate CUET scores with the help of the answer key: 

• Comparison: Compare your responses to the official CUET answer key 2024. 
• Counting: Count the total number of correct and incorrect responses. 
• Calculation for correct answer: Add five to the number of correct responses. 
• Calculation for wrong answer: Add one to the number of incorrect responses. 
• Final calculations: Subtract the combined score for right and wrong responses. 
• Final estimation: Before the CUET results are announced, you can estimate your CUET scores. 

Check: How do you calculate the overall percentile in CUET?

How do you raise objections against CUET 2024 Answer Key?

If you find discrepancies in the existing provisional answer key, follow the steps below to raise objections.

• Visit the official website (cuet.samarth.ac.in). 
• Log in to your account using your application ID, password, and date of birth. 
• Click the "View/Challenge Answer Key" link. 
•  Select the question you wish to object to. 
• Upload the proof of objection for each question by clicking the "choose file and upload" button and submit the objections by paying Rs.200 per question. 
• Pay this amount only through online modes of payment. 

Check: CUET 2024 Cut-Off Trends

Learn more: How many marks are required in CUET 2024 for DU admission?

Instructions to Raise Objections Against Provisional CUET Answer Key 2024

• You can raise objections on finding discrepancies in the provisional answer key for CUET UG by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200/- per question online.
• The only valid challenges will be those made within the designated time through the provided challenge links. 
• Challenges without supporting evidence and not submitted through the prescribed link will not be accepted.
• Experts will review all challenges and release a final answer key.
• NTA will not provide individual updates on the outcome of the challenges.
• The result will be based on the final answer key released.
• Challenges submitted through other mediums without valid proof will not be considered.
• NTA's decision on the challenges is final, and no additional requests will be entertained. The answer key will be publicly available on the official CUET website.

Check: CUET Exam Pattern 2024

Conclusion

The CUET Answer Key 2024 is crucial for students, ensuring they can independently verify their performance and ensure fairness in the examination process. By understanding the significance, accessing method, and challenge process related to the answer key, students can effectively navigate the post-examination phase of CUET 2024 and predict their scores before NTA releases the results.

Key Takeaways

• The answer key for CUET UG is crucial for candidates to assess their performance and predict their scores before the official results are out.
• It comes in two types: provisional and final, with the final key being the official one.
• Candidates can raise objections against the provisional key within a specified time frame.
• The marking scheme includes +5 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers.
• The final key is used for calculating candidates' scores and determining their eligibility for university admission.

Check: How to Calculate CUET Score