The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. The answer keys were made available on May 6 on the official NEET portal, neet.nta.nic.in. The examination was conducted on May 3, 2026, at various centers across India and abroad.
Accessing the Answer Key and OMR Sheets
Candidates can now access the question paper-wise answer keys through the official website. Along with the answer keys, scanned OMR response sheets will also be uploaded on the portal. It is advisable for candidates to regularly check the NTA official website and the NEET portal for updates regarding OMR sheet uploads and the objection process.
Objection Facility
Since the answer key is provisional, candidates will have the opportunity to challenge responses they believe are incorrect. According to the notification, the objection facility will become active after the scanned OMR sheets are uploaded online. Aspirants will be allowed to raise objections digitally through the official portal. The detailed schedule, fee structure, and challenge guidelines are expected to be announced separately by the agency.
NEET UG 2026 Result Date Trends
Based on previous year trends, the NEET UG 2026 result is likely to be released between June 13 and 15, 2026. The scorecards are expected to be published around 2 PM. Last year, the result was announced on June 14, 2026, after 41 days from the release of the answer key.
Steps to Download NEET UG 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow the steps below to download the answer key:
- Visit the official NE UG portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “NEET UG 2026 Answer Key” link.
- Open the PDF for your respective question paper set.
- Download and save the answer key for future reference.
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website for complete details regarding the NEET UG 2026 answer key and related processes.
