According to the official notification issued by NTA, the provisional answer keys for all paper series are now available online.

Candidates are advised to carefully verify every answer and compare it with their responses. If they find any discrepancy, they can challenge the provisional answer key after the scanned OMR answer sheets are uploaded on the official website.

NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Download Link

Candidates can download the provisional answer key by visiting the official website:

Official Website: https://neet.nta.nic.in

How to Download NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official NEET website.
2. Click on "NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key".
3. Enter your Application Number.
4. Enter your Date of Birth.
5. Fill in the Security Pin (Captcha).
6. Click on Submit.
7. The answer key will appear on the screen.
8. Download and save it for future reference.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Details

The National Testing Agency conducted the NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination on 21 June 2026 across examination centres in India and abroad.

Following the examination, NTA has now released the provisional answer key to maintain transparency and allow candidates to verify their responses before the final answer key is published.

Can Candidates Challenge the Provisional Answer Key?

Yes.

Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer provided in the provisional answer key can challenge it online.

However, the challenge facility will begin only after the scanned OMR answer sheets are uploaded on the official website.

The detailed schedule for OMR sheet upload and the answer key challenge process will be announced separately by NTA.

NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Challenge Fee

Candidates will be required to pay:

• ₹200 per question challenged
• The fee is non-refundable
• Challenges without payment will not be accepted.

Last Date to Challenge NEET UG 2026 Answer Key

Candidates can submit objections against the provisional answer key up to 28 June 2026.

After reviewing all the challenges, subject experts will examine the objections and prepare the Final Answer Key. The NEET UG 2026 Result will be declared based on the final answer key.

Important Dates

Official Websites

• https://neet.nta.nic.in
• https://nta.ac.in

For any clarification related to NEET UG 2026, candidates may also contact:

Helpline Numbers

• 011-40759000
• 011-69227700

Email

• [email protected]

FAQs on NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Q1. Has the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam provisional answer key been released?

Yes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination conducted on 21 June 2026.

Q2. Where can I download the NEET UG 2026 answer key?

Candidates can download the answer key from the official NEET website after logging in with their application credentials.

Q3. What details are required to download the answer key?

You need:

• Application Number
• Date of Birth
• Security Pin (Captcha)

Q4. What is the last date to challenge the NEET UG 2026 answer key?

Candidates can submit objections till 28 June 2026.

Q5. What is the fee for challenging the answer key?

The challenge fee is ₹200 per question.

Q6. Is the answer key challenge fee refundable?

No. The fee paid for challenging the answer key is non-refundable.

Q7. Can I challenge the answer key without paying the fee?

No. Challenges submitted without payment will not be considered by NTA.

Q8. When will the scanned OMR sheets be available?

NTA has stated that the scanning process is currently in progress. The upload schedule will be announced separately.

Q9. When will the NEET UG 2026 final answer key be released?

The final answer key will be published after all valid objections have been reviewed by subject experts.

Q10. When will the NEET UG 2026 result be declared?

The result will be announced after the publication of the final answer key. NTA will notify the official result date separately.