NEET 2026 Answer Key LIVE: Re-exam response sheet soon for over 22.01 lakh; OMR sheet, cut-offs for MBBS
Suviral Shukla | June 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | 3 mins read
Re-NEET UG 2026: Over 22.01 lakh candidates await the NEET UG re-exam answer key and response sheet. Updates on direct link, login details, challenge window, admission process.
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Try NowThe National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 re-exam answer key soon on its official website at neet.nta.nic.in. Over 22.01 lakh MBBS aspirants will be able to download the re-NEET UG OMR sheet and answer key using their login details such as application number and password.
The re-NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key and response sheet will allow candidates to calculate their probable scores.
After cancelling the NEET UG 2026 examination for May 3 due to paper leak claims , the NTA conducted the re-NEET UG test on June 21 for admission to medical courses such as MBBS , BDS and allied at deemed, private and government medical colleges across the country.
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Though the NTA has not announced exact date and timings for the release of NEET UG 2026 re-exam answer key, the testing agency is expected to issue the provisional answer key and response sheet for re-NEET UG by June 24, as per media report.
Once the NEET UG 2026 re-exam answer key and the OMR sheets are issued by the NTA, candidates will be given a deadline to raise and submit objections against the answer key.
Based on the challenges raised by the candidates, the NTA will roll out the NEET UG 2026 final answer key and results.
Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key: How to download
The steps given below will take candidates to the download window of NEET UG 2026 re-exam answer key and response sheet.
- Go to the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, scroll down and click on “NEET UG 2026 re-exam provisional answer key” link.
- A new window will open.
- Enter application number and password.
- Press the submit button.
- Re-NEET UG 2026 answer key will appear on the screen.
- Download it along with the OMR or response sheet.
The NEET UG 2026 question paper contained a total of 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Zoology and Botany), holding a total of 720 marks.
As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct response, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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June 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
How touch was re-NEET UG 2026?
MBBS students who appeared for the re-NEET UG 2026 on June 21 in a single shift from 2 pm to 5:15 pm, expressed that the NEET UG re-exam was moderate in difficulty.
Candidates can check the RE-NEET 2026 Exam overview below:
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Parameter
|
Re-NEET Paper Level Analysis
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| Overall Paper | Moderate |
| Toughest Subject | Physics |
| Most Scoring Subject | Biology |
| CHemistry Nature | Application-oriented |
| NCERT Coverage | High |
|
Conceptual Questions
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Moderate to High |
|
Calculation Intensity
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High in Physics |
|
Time Management Requirement
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High |
June 24, 2026 | 10:20 AM IST
Is re-NEET UG 2026 answer key out?
No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet issued the re-NEET UG 2026 answer key. The NTA conducted the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 for question paper codes 60, 70, 80, and 90. Unofficial answer keys for all four codes have been released.
June 24, 2026 | 10:05 AM IST
Re-NEET cut off 2026
Candidates seeking admission to MBBS programmes at various colleges across the country can check the expected NEET UG 2026 cut-offs from the table given below.
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Types of Institutions
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General Expected Cutoff Marks
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All India Quota (AIQ)
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615 - 630+ |
| State Quota | 590 - 610+ |
| AIIMS Institutes | 700 - 715+ |
June 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
Is 487 a good NEET score?
Yes, 487 score in NEET is considered decent for general category candidates, while it will open several government and private colleges door for MBBS admissions for SC, ST, OC, UR, PH, candidates.
MBBS aspirants can check the NEET UG 2026 expected qualifying marks on the basis of previous year trends from the table given below.
|
Category |
Qualifying Percentile |
Expected NEET 2026 Qualifying Marks |
|
General (UR) |
50th percentile |
720 - 150 |
|
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
149 - 115 |
|
UR-PH |
45th percentile |
149 - 130 |
|
SC/ST/OBC - PH |
40th percentile |
130 - 115 |
June 24, 2026 | 09:45 AM IST
NEET UG 2026 re-exam answer key soon; check marking scheme
As per the official marking scheme, candidates get 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. No marks are given or deducted for unattempted questions.
June 24, 2026 | 09:22 AM IST
How was the re-NEET paper 2026?
The re-NEET UG 2026 paper was moderate in difficulty. As per the students' reactions, the Physics section in the re-NEET UG paper was the lengthiest and most difficulty. However, the Biology was easy and Chemistry was moderate in difficult.
June 24, 2026 | 08:49 AM IST
Why was NEET 2026 cancelled?
NEET UG 2026 exam, which was first held on May 3 for MBBS, BDS and allied admissions was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to paper leak allegations . Currently the CBI is handling the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case.
Read More: NEET was far from fair even before paper-leak controversies
June 24, 2026 | 08:32 AM IST
Is 470 a good NEET score?
Those securing 470 score in NEET UG 2026 re-examination can expect a rank of 50000 plus. Here is the table given below on NEET UG score vs rank for top MBBS government, and other deemed, private medical colleges.
| Types of medical colleges in India | NEET UG good score | NEET cut-off rank required |
| Top medical colleges, including AIIMS, VMMC, JIPMER, among others | 650 - 700+ | Rank 1 to 1000 |
| Government medical colleges | 600+ | Rank up to 7000 (approximately) |
| Deemed universities | 500 - 600+ | Rank up to 10000 - 50000 |
| Private medical colleges | 450+ (varies for different states) | Rank 50000+ |
June 24, 2026 | 08:25 AM IST
Will the NEET result be declared today?
No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will not declare the NEET UG 2026 results today. However, as per media reports, the NTA is expected to issue the re-NEET UG 2026 answer key and response sheet today for over 22.01 lakh candidates.
June 24, 2026 | 08:10 AM IST
Is NEET Omr released? login details
No, the NEET UG 2026 OMR sheets are not released now. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the NEET UG 2026 re-exam answer key, along with the OMR sheets on its official website at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download it using their login details such as application number and password.
June 24, 2026 | 07:59 AM IST
Is the NEET 2026 answer key released?
No, the NTA will release the NEET 2026 answer key for re-examination, held on June 21 for MBBS admissions. Candidates will be able to access and download the re-NEET UG 2026 answer key through the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
June 24, 2026 | 07:48 AM IST
Is the NEET official answer key released?
No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the NEET official answer key soon for over 22.01 lakh candidates.
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