The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the answer key for the NEET 2026 re-examination. Candidates who appeared for the re-exam can now access the provisional answer key on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. The window to raise objections is open until July 5, 2026.
How to Check and Challenge the NEET Re-Exam Answer Key
To view the answer key, candidates must log in using their application number and date of birth. The answer key is available in PDF format for each test code. If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the answer key, they can submit an online challenge along with supporting evidence. A fee of INR 200 per question is required for each objection. The NTA will review the challenges and, if found valid, will revise the answer key accordingly.
Key Dates and Details
The NEET 2026 re-exam was conducted on June 20, 2026, for candidates who faced issues during the main exam on May 3, 2026. According to an official notice, the re-exam was held at 47 centers across the country. Around 1,200 candidates were eligible for the re-test. The final answer key will be published after considering all valid objections. The result for the re-exam is expected to be declared along with the main NEET 2026 results in July.
Steps to Raise Objections
- Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for the NEET 2026 re-exam answer key.
- Enter your application number and password to log in.
- View the answer key and select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents and pay the fee per question.
- Submit the objection and keep a printout for future reference.
Important Points for Candidates
Candidates are advised to carefully compare their responses with the answer key. The NTA has clarified that no requests for re-evaluation or re-checking will be entertained after the deadline. The final answer key will be used to compute the results. For any queries, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email at neet@nta.ac.in.
In a related development, the NTA has also announced that the NEET 2026 main exam answer key will be released shortly. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates.
