DAVV CET 2026 provisional answer key is live at dauniv.ac.in/cet as of July 3, 2026 — download it now, calculate your expected score using the +3/−1 marking scheme, and submit objections within the 48-hour window before the result is declared.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore has released the provisional answer key for DAVV CET 2026. The exam carries 225 marks across 75 questions, with 3 marks for each correct answer and a deduction of 1 mark for wrong responses. Students now have a narrow window to review the key, spot discrepancies, and formally challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. The final answer key and the result will follow once DAVV reviews all valid challenges.
- Provisional answer key for DAVV CET 2026 is live at dauniv.ac.in/cet as of July 3, 2026.
- The exam has 75 questions worth 225 marks total: +3 per correct answer, −1 per wrong answer.
- The objection window is typically 48 hours from the release date — challenge fee is Rs. 100 per question.
- The final answer key is released after DAVV reviews all submitted challenges.
- The DAVV CET 2026 result is computed using the final answer key, not the provisional one.
| Direct Link to DAVV CET 2026 Provisional Answer Key (OUT) |
How to Download DAVV CET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
The provisional answer key is available on the official DAVV CET portal. Follow these steps to access it:
- Visit dauniv.ac.in/cet on your browser.
- Click the link for DAVV CET 2026 Answer Key in the latest notifications or updates section.
- Log in using your application number and date of birth or password.
- Your response sheet and the official correct answers are displayed side by side.
- Download the PDF and save it for score calculation and objection reference.
If the portal is slow due to heavy traffic, try accessing it during early morning or late evening hours.
How to Calculate Your Expected DAVV CET 2026 Score
DAVV CET 2026 has 75 questions carrying a total of 225 marks. Use the marking scheme below to estimate your score before the official result is declared:
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +3 marks |
| Incorrect answer | −1 mark (negative marking applies) |
| Unattempted question | 0 marks |
| Maximum possible score | 225 marks (75 questions × 3) |
Match your response sheet against the provisional key to arrive at your estimated score. This figure may change if DAVV accepts any objection and revises an answer or drops a question. The final score used for result and rank computation is based on the official final answer key.
How to Challenge the DAVV CET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you can raise a formal challenge during the objection window. The window is typically open for 48 hours from the answer key release, closing around July 5, 2026. Only challenges supported by valid textbook or authoritative source references are considered.
- Log in to dauniv.ac.in/cet using your application number and password.
- Go to the Answer Key Objection or challenge section in your dashboard.
- Select the question number you wish to dispute and enter your suggested correct answer.
- Provide a supporting reference — textbook name, chapter, and page number from an authoritative source.
- Pay the challenge fee of Rs. 100 per question via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and save the acknowledgement receipt for your records.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Objection window | 48 hours from July 3, 2026 (approximately until July 5, 2026) |
| Challenge fee | Rs. 100 per question |
| Payment modes | Debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, Paytm |
| Fee refund | Refunded if objection is accepted; forfeited if rejected |
| Supporting document required | Textbook or official source reference |
Do not raise an objection without strong references. Challenges submitted without evidence are rejected and the fee is not refunded.
What Happens After the DAVV CET 2026 Objection Window Closes
After the challenge deadline, DAVV’s expert panel reviews every objection submitted. Questions where the original answer is found to be wrong are revised or dropped. The revised answers form the final answer key, on which all scores and merit ranks are based.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional answer key released | July 3, 2026 |
| Objection window closes | Around July 5, 2026 (48-hour window; confirm on official portal) |
| Final answer key released | Expected within 1 week after the objection deadline |
| DAVV CET 2026 result declared | Expected a few days after the final answer key |
| Counselling process begins | After result declaration (dates to be announced at dauniv.ac.in/cet) |
The challenge fee is refunded for accepted objections. Fees for rejected challenges are not returned. Check dauniv.ac.in/cet regularly for official notifications on the final key release and result date.
What to Do While Waiting for DAVV CET 2026 Result
The period between the answer key and result is the right time to get counselling-ready. Here is how to use it productively:
- Organise your documents: academic mark sheets, transfer certificate, migration certificate, identity proof, passport photographs, and category certificate if applicable.
- Research programmes at DAVV Indore — MBA, MCA, MSW, LLM, and other postgraduate courses — that align with your estimated score and interests.
- Review previous year DAVV CET cutoffs to gauge your likely admission chances based on your expected score.
- Save your login credentials and application number — you will need them to check the result and download the scorecard when they are released.
- Monitor dauniv.ac.in/cet for result date and counselling schedule announcements as they are published.
DAVV CET 2026 Answer Key FAQs
Ques. Where can I download the DAVV CET 2026 provisional answer key?
Ans. The provisional answer key is available at the official portal dauniv.ac.in/cet. Log in with your application number and date of birth or password to access and download it.
Ques. What is the marking scheme for DAVV CET 2026 score calculation?
Ans. DAVV CET 2026 follows a marking scheme of +3 for each correct answer and −1 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. The maximum score is 225 marks across 75 questions.
Ques. How long is the DAVV CET 2026 answer key objection window?
Ans. The objection window is typically open for 48 hours from the provisional answer key release. Since the key was released on July 3, 2026, the window is expected to close around July 5, 2026. Confirm the exact deadline on the official portal.
Ques. What is the fee to challenge the DAVV CET 2026 answer key and is it refundable?
Ans. The challenge fee is Rs. 100 per question. It is refunded if your objection is accepted by the expert panel. If your challenge is rejected, the fee is forfeited. Payment is accepted via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Ques. When will the DAVV CET 2026 result be declared?
Ans. The result is expected a few days after the final answer key is published, which typically comes within a week of the objection window closing. Exact dates will be announced on dauniv.ac.in/cet.
Ques. Will my score change if a challenge is accepted in DAVV CET 2026?
Ans. Yes. If DAVV accepts a challenge and revises an answer or drops a question, scores are recalculated for all students before the final result is declared. Your score on the final answer key is what counts.
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