The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for NEET-UG 2026, the undergraduate medical entrance examination. This release allows candidates to review their answers and challenge any discrepancies by paying a fee of Rs 200 per question.
Result Timeline
Following trends from previous years, the final results for NEET-UG 2026 are expected to be announced by the second or third week of June 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA website for updates.
Exam Details
NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026, across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. A total of 22.79 lakh candidates registered for the exam, comprising 13.32 lakh female candidates and 9.46 lakh male candidates. The examination was held in a single shift with a pen-and-paper format.
Post-Result Process
After the results are declared, the NTA will prepare merit lists and rankings for the counselling process. This will facilitate admissions into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical programmes offered by various institutions across the country.
Key Statistics
- Total registered candidates: 22.79 lakh
- Female candidates: 13.32 lakh
- Male candidates: 9.46 lakh
- Exam centres abroad: 14
- Answer key challenge fee: Rs 200 per question
The release of the provisional answer key is a crucial step in the examination process, enabling transparency and allowing candidates to seek corrections. The NTA has assured that all challenges will be reviewed before the final answer key and results are published.
