NTA NEET UG Re-Exam Answer Key 2026 Released – Download OMR & Solutions

National Testing Agency (NTA) is an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization established by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. It conducts highly competitive entrance exams, including NEET, for admission to higher educational institutions. Its official portal for medical entrances is neet.nta.nic.in.

NTA NEET UG 2026 Answer Key – Overview

Following the cancellation of the initial May test, the National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) Re-Exam on 21 June 2026. The NTA has now officially released the provisional NTA NEET UG 2026 Answer Key on 25 June 2026. Medical aspirants seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses can download the answer key PDFs for all test sets (50, 60, 70, and 80) directly at neet.nta.nic.in. The official objection window is currently open, allowing candidates to challenge recorded responses by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question.

Source: Official NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Notice, National Testing Agency. Download PDF

NTA NEET UG 2026 – Important Dates

The timeline below tracks the entire NEET UG 2026 admission cycle, from the initial application phase through the re-examination and answer key release.

How to Download NTA NEET UG 2026 Answer Key – Step by Step

Candidates can download the provisional answer key PDF and view their individual OMR response sheets by following these steps.

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the authorized NTA NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
2. Find the Answer Key Link: Under the 'Public Notices' or 'Candidate Activity' section, click on the link for "NEET June 21 Provisional Answer Key 2026".
3. Download Set-wise PDF: The master answer key PDF covering all sets (50, 60, 70, and 80) will be displayed. Download and save the file.
4. Login for OMR Sheet: To view your scanned OMR sheet, click on "Display OMR Answer Sheet/Challenge recorded response".
5. Enter Credentials: Input your NEET Application Number, Password, and the security pin to access your personalized response sheet.

How to Raise Objection for NTA NEET UG 2026 Answer Key

If a candidate finds a discrepancy in the provisional answer key or their recorded OMR responses, they can formally challenge it. The NTA charges a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.

1. Login to Portal: Visit neet.nta.nic.in and log in using your Application Number and Password.
2. Select Challenge Option: Click on the "Apply for Answer Key Challenge" or "OMR Challenge" tab.
3. Select Questions: The screen will display the questions in sequential order. Select the box next to the question number you wish to challenge and choose your preferred correct option.
4. Upload Proof: Upload a single PDF document containing all supporting academic proof/justification for your challenged questions.
5. Pay Objection Fee: Proceed to the payment gateway and pay ₹200 for each challenged question via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
6. Submit: Download the challenge confirmation slip for your records.

How to Calculate Marks Using NTA NEET UG 2026 Answer Key

Candidates can accurately estimate their final NEET scores by cross-referencing their OMR responses with the official answer key using the NTA marking scheme.

Calculation Example: If you attempted 160 questions, out of which 130 are correct and 30 are incorrect:
Score from Correct Answers: 130 × 4 = 520
Deduction from Incorrect Answers: 30 × 1 = 30
Final Estimated Score: 520 – 30 = 490 Marks.

NTA NEET UG 2026 – What Comes Next

Following the closure of the objection window, subject experts impaneled by the NTA will review all candidate challenges. If a challenge is found to be correct, the provisional answer key will be revised accordingly. The Final Answer Key will be published subsequently, and no further grievances will be entertained.

The final NTA NEET UG 2026 result will be compiled strictly based on this revised final answer key and is expected to be declared by July 2026. The result scorecard will feature the candidate's All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and percentile score. NTA's role concludes with the declaration of the result. Thereafter, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will utilize these scores to conduct centralized counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, while state authorities will conduct counselling for the remaining 85% state quota seats.

NTA NEET UG 2026 – Official Links

Access all official answer key portals, objection windows, and notices via the direct links provided below.

NTA NEET UG 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions