The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds the authority to release the answer key for Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2022.

NTA will release the Answer Key 2022 in two phases: 

• Provisional answer key 
• Official answer key

Authorities will release the provisional answer key after the completion of the exam.  With the help of the provisional answer key, you can verify all the answers and raise objections if you find any discrepancies.

Considering the objections raised, authorities will modify the responses (if required) and release the final answer key. Note that you cannot raise objections against the final answer key.

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into NTA CUET Answer Key 2022 dates, step-by-step instructions to download the answer key, and how to raise objections against the answer key.

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NTA CUET Answer Key 2022 Dates

As per the latest notice, the  Common Universities Entrance Test 2022 will be held tentatively in the first or second week of July 2022.

Therefore, it is expected that the provisional CUET Answer Key will be released on the same day or the next day of the exam. Also check out CUET Reservation Policy 2022.

Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the NTA CUET Answer Key 2022.

How to Download NTA CUET Answer Key 2022?

The National Testing Agency will release the NTA CUET Exam Result 2022 along with the final answer key.

You can follow the instructions given below to download the follow the steps mentioned below to download the NTA CUET Answer Key 2022.

• Visit the official website of the Common Universities Entrance Test 
• On the Home page, click on the "CUET Answer Key 2022" tab.
• You will be redirected to a new page, where you need to enter your application number and password/date of birth.
• Click on the "submit" button.
• The answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference.

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How to raise Objections Against NTA CUET 2022 Answer Key?

You can raise objections if you find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key. You are allowed to file objections within the window period and only through online mode.

You can follow the below steps to raise objections against the NTA CUET Answer Key 2022.

• Visit the official website.
• Log in to your account using your application number and password/date of birth.
• Click on the "View/Challenge Answer Key" link.
• Select the question you wish to raise the objection.
• You can upload the proof of objection for each question by clicking on the "choose file and upload" button.
• Submit the objections by paying Rs.200 per question.
• You can pay this amount only through online mode.

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Important points for Answer Key for Challenges

1. With public notice, NTA will release the Provisional CUET Answer Key of the questions and offer an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisional Answer Keys.
2. This will be done based on a non-refundable online payment of INR 200 per question challenged as processing charges.
3. Note that the paid challenges made during stipulated time through the key challenge link will be considered.
4. Any challenge with valid justification filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link will not be considered.
5. The NTA decision on the challenges will be final and no further justification will be entertained. Note that the answer key is publically displayed and not every individual will be intimated about this. 
6. The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and release a final answer key, no more requests for changes to answer will be entertained. 
7. The recorded responses and Question Paper attempted by the candidates will be displayed on the NTA website.
8. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

Marking Scheme of NTA CUET Answer Key 2022

The official notification regarding the marking scheme for the Common Universities Entrance Test indicates that there is negative marking in the entrance exam.

The CUET Question Paper is divided into four sections as explained in the table below.

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For MCQs, the candidates need to choose one option corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer. In case of any anomaly or discrepancy after the process of challenges of the key verification, it will be addressed in the following way:

• The correct answer or the most appropriate answer is allocated by Five marks (+5)
• Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1). 
• Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
• If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options. 
• If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. 
• If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all candidates who have appeared will be given five marks (+5).
• Evaluation of MCQs of all the Tests/ Subjects will be carried out using final answer keys and the raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the result of CUET (UG) - 2022.
• For multi-shift papers, raw (actual) marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts/sessions will be converted to NTA Score.
• Based on the final answer keys, CUET UG results will be released, no re-evaluation/re-checking of the result will take place. 
• No Score Card will be dispatched to the candidates, everybody must check the official website for results.