NEET UG 2026 | Official Update
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key Released: How to Download, Challenge & What Comes Next
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key on 25 June 2026. Candidates who appeared in the re-examination conducted on 21 June 2026 can now download the provisional answer key, calculate their expected scores, and raise objections (if any) through the official website before the deadline.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Highlights
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key Released
The provisional answer key has been published on the official NTA website for all four question paper series (50, 60, 70 and 80). Along with the answer key, candidates can verify their responses and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the final result.
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination was conducted after the cancellation of the original examination due to the paper leak controversy. More than 20 lakh candidates appeared in the re-test held across 551 cities in India and 14 international examination centres.
๐ข Official Update: Candidates should download the answer key that matches their own question paper series code. Using a different booklet code may result in an incorrect score calculation.
How to Download NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the "NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key" link.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password.
- Select your Question Paper Series Code (50, 60, 70 or 80).
- Download and save the provisional answer key PDF for future reference.
How to Calculate Your Expected NEET Score
After downloading the answer key, candidates can calculate their expected marks using the official NEET UG marking scheme.
โ Correct Answer = +4 Marks
โ Incorrect Answer = -1 Mark
โ Unattempted Question = 0 Marks
โ Maximum Score = 720 Marks
โ ๏ธ Important: Always calculate your score using the answer key corresponding to your own question paper code. Using another booklet's answer key will produce an incorrect score estimate.
Challenge Window Open Till 28 June 2026
Candidates who find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key can submit objections online through the official NTA portal. Challenges will be accepted only within the prescribed time period and after payment of the applicable processing fee.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge Window Opens | 25 June 2026 |
| Challenge Window Closes | 28 June 2026 (11:50 PM) |
How to Challenge the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in and log in using your credentials.
- Open the Answer Key Challenge section.
- Select your Question Paper Series Code.
- Choose the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload valid supporting documents such as the relevant NCERT textbook reference with chapter and page number.
- Pay the โน200 challenge fee per question through the online payment gateway.
- Review all details carefully and submit your challenge. Once submitted, the request cannot be modified.
๐ก Tip: Before submitting a challenge, carefully verify the question number, booklet code and supporting reference. Incorrect submissions cannot be edited after final submission.
Important Rules for Answer Key Challenge
Challenges submitted through email, post, fax or any offline mode will not be accepted.
If your objection is accepted by the expert panel, the โน200 challenge fee for that question will be refunded.
Any correction approved by NTA will apply to all candidates who received the same question paper code.
NTA will not communicate individual challenge outcomes separately. The final answer key will reflect all accepted changes.
โ ๏ธ Reported Discrepancies: According to the provisional answer key review, one question has been dropped by NTA, while another question reportedly has two correct answers. Candidates are advised to review the official answer key carefully before raising objections.
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OMR Response Sheet: Not Yet Released
The National Testing Agency has clarified that scanned OMR response sheets are not available at this stage. Since the scanning process is still underway, candidates will receive a separate opportunity to view and verify their individual OMR sheets once the process is completed.
โน๏ธ OMR Update: Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website for the announcement regarding OMR response sheet availability. The OMR viewing process will be conducted separately from the answer key challenge window.
What Happens After 28 June?
Once the objection window closes, NTA will follow a structured process before announcing the final result. Here's what candidates can expect next.
Expert Review
Subject experts will examine every valid objection submitted by candidates before preparing the final answer key.
Final Answer Key
After expert evaluation, NTA will publish the final answer key. No further objections will be accepted after its release.
OMR Response Sheets
Individual scanned OMR sheets will be made available for candidates to verify their recorded responses.
NEET UG 2026 Result
The result is expected around 15 July 2026 and will include marks, All India Rank (AIR), percentile and category-wise qualifying cutoff.
Counselling Process
After the declaration of results, MCC and participating states will begin MBBS, BDS and AYUSH counselling based on the final merit list.
Application Fee Refund Window Open Till 30 June
Following the cancellation of the original 3 May 2026 examination, NTA has opened the application fee refund process for eligible candidates.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Refund Window | 25 June – 30 June 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Bank Details | Candidates must verify or update their bank account details. |
| Verification | OTP authentication is mandatory. |
| Important | No requests or changes will be accepted after 30 June 2026. |
Need Help?
๐ 011-40759000
๐ 011-69227700
๐ง neetug2026@nta.ac.in
โ ๏ธ Important Reminder: Candidates should submit answer key challenges only if they have valid academic evidence. Keep checking the official NTA website for updates regarding the final answer key, OMR response sheets and result announcement.
Conclusion
The release of the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key marks an important milestone in the admission process. Candidates should use the answer key to estimate their expected scores and raise objections, if necessary, before 28 June 2026 (11:50 PM).
Following the completion of the challenge process, NTA will publish the final answer key, release OMR response sheets, declare the result, and initiate counselling. To avoid misinformation, candidates are advised to rely only on official announcements and trusted educational platforms for the latest updates.
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