NTA has released the NEET UG 2026 answer key for the re-examination. Students can now download the provisional answer key, check their answers, and challenge any incorrect answers. Here is a complete guide on how to use the answer key effectively.
NEET 2026 Answer Key: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Answer Key Release | June 25, 2026 |
| Challenge Window | June 25-28, 2026 |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question |
| Refund | Fee refunded if challenge is accepted |
| Result Date | July 15, 2026 |
How to Download Answer Key
Step 1: Visit neet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on "NEET (UG) 2026 Answer Key"
Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
Step 4: Download the answer key for your question paper set (A, B, C, or D)
How to Calculate Your Score
Formula: Score = (Correct Answers × 4) - (Wrong Answers × 1)
Example: If you got 150 correct and 30 wrong out of 180 questions:
Score = (150 × 4) - (30 × 1) = 600 - 30 = 570 marks
How to Challenge Wrong Answers
Step 1: Login to neet.nta.nic.in with your credentials
Step 2: Click on "Challenge Answer Key"
Step 3: Select the question(s) you want to challenge
Step 4: Provide your answer with supporting evidence (NCERT reference, textbook page)
Step 5: Pay ₹200 per question (refunded if challenge is accepted)
Step 6: Submit before the deadline (June 28, 2026)
Should You Challenge?
Challenge if: You are confident the answer key is wrong and you have NCERT/textbook evidence to support your answer.
Don't challenge if: You are unsure. The fee is non-refundable if the challenge is rejected. Only challenge when you have strong evidence.
NEET Guidance
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August 2026 Update
NEET 2026 answer key challenge window closed on June 28, 2026. Results were declared on July 15, 2026. The final answer key incorporated accepted challenges. Source: NTA (August 2026).
