CCI Answer Key 2026 Released: Download Official Response Sheet for CBT Exam

The Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has officially released the answer key for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held on September 1, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment drive for 148 positions, including Management Trainee and Junior Assistant, can now access the provisional answer keys to evaluate their performance.

CCI Recruitment 2026 Overview

How to Check CCI Answer Key 2026?

Follow these steps to download your response sheet and the provisional answer key:

1. Visit the official website of the Cotton Corporation of India: https://cotcorp.org.in/.
2. Open the Recruitment/Career section from the homepage.
3. Look for the CCI Recruitment 2026 provisional answer key notice.
4. Click on the link for the Provisional Answer Key/Response Sheet or use the CCI Answer Key 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Check.
5. Enter the required login details, i.e., User ID and Password.
6. Submit the information.
7. The CCI Answer Key and candidate response appear on the screen.
8. Download the document and save it for calculating the expected score.

Calculating Your Probable Score

The exam comprised 120 MCQ-based questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. To estimate your score, apply the following marking scheme:

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Marks
• Unattempted: 0 Marks

Formula: (Total Correct × 1) - (Total Incorrect × 0.25) = Expected Score.

Steps to Raise Objection Against CCI Answer Key?

If you find discrepancies, you can challenge the answer key once the portal is active:

1. Visit the official website at www.cotcorp.org.in.
2. Open the CCI Answer Key Objection link.
3. Log in using the required credentials.
4. Select the question against which the objection is to be raised.
5. Choose the appropriate answer/objection option.
6. Provide supporting details or references, wherever required.
7. Pay the prescribed objection fee, if applicable.
8. Submit the objection before the deadline.
9. Save the acknowledgement for future reference.

What Happens Next?

Once the objection window closes, the recruitment authority will review the challenges. A final answer key will then be released, and the final results will be calculated based on this revised key. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials safe and monitor the official website for further updates on result announcements.