NEET UG 2026 answer key out at neet.nta.nic.in; raise objections by June 28

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. Candidates who are not satisfied with the provisional answer key can raise objections by paying Rs 200 per question. This time, the fee is refundable in full for accepted challenges. NEET UG 2026 Live updates.

Following the process, a panel of experts will examine the objections raised by candidates, and any changes, if required, will be reflected in the final answer key, which is expected to be released few hours before result announcement. By going through the provisional answer key and response sheets, candidates can calculate their estimated scores and assess their chances of securing admission to their desired colleges.

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This year, NTA has launched the answer key challenge process at the same time as the publication of the provisional answer keys, while the scanning of OMR answer sheets is still in progress. NTA says, "This has been done deliberately, in the interest of transparency, so that every candidate has an early and open opportunity to review the provisional answer keys for all four sets and to flag any question that, in their view, deserves a fresh look. By enabling expert review of the challenges to commence in parallel with OMR scanning, rather than sequentially after it, the National Testing Agency aims to publish the final answer key and declare the result at the earliest possible date."

It further states that the answer key finalized after the challenge will be treated as final. No challenge with regard to keys after closure of challenge window will be entertained.

How to check NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key

One can check answer key of code 50, 60, 70, 80

• Those who appeared in exam should go to neet.nta.nic.in
• On homepage, click on 'Public Notices' tab
• Then look for the link that reads, 'Provisional answer key, response sheets of candidates who appeared in June 21 exam"
• On the redirected page, log in using application number and password/DOB
• Answer key will appear on screen
• Go through the same and download it
• Raise objections (if any) and take its screenshot for future references

Official notice reads, "Challenges made by candidates will be verified by the designated subject matter experts. If a challenge is found correct on merit, the provisional answer key will be revised, and the responses will be evaluated against the revised final answer key for the purpose of preparing and declaring the result. Individual decisions on each challenge will not be communicated separately to candidates; however, the revised final answer key will be published on the website, and the processing fee will be refunded for every challenge that is accepted. The key finalised by the experts after the challenge period shall be final."

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Re-NEET highlights

NTA conducted re-NEET on June 21 for over 20 lakh candidates. The exam was conducted in a single shift between 2 pm and 5:15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time were permitted to write the examination up to 6:20 pm. Over 2 lakh personnel were mobilised to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the re-examination.

The agency has not yet announced the exact date and time for the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results. With the uncertainty surrounding the examination and the delay in counselling due to the re-NEET, there is a possibility that the results may be announced within the next 15 days. However, official confirmation is still awaited. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on official website for not missing updates.