NEET Answer Key 2026 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key after the exam concludes on May 3, 2026. The provisional answer key will be available on neet.nta.nic.in along with the recorded OMR response sheet. Candidates can compare their responses, raise objections within the challenge window, and check the final answer key which is released alongside the result in June 2026.
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 3, 2026 |
| OMR Response Sheet Release | May 2026 (Expected) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 2026 (Expected) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | May 2026 (Expected) |
| Final Answer Key Release | June 2026 (with Result) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Check Link
👉 Check NEET Answer Key 2026 – neet.nta.nic.in
How to Download NEET Answer Key 2026
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 Answer Key link on the homepage
- Log in with your application number and password
- View and download the provisional answer key PDF
- Also download your recorded OMR response sheet to compare answers
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Provisional vs Final
| Type | When Released | Can Be Challenged? |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key | May 2026 (after exam) | Yes – within challenge window |
| Final Answer Key | June 2026 (with result) | No |
How to Challenge NEET 2026 Answer Key
If a candidate believes a provisional answer is incorrect, they can raise an objection during the challenge window by paying a processing fee per question. Objections are reviewed by NTA experts; if the challenge is accepted, the fee is refunded. The final answer key is prepared after reviewing all objections and cannot be challenged.
- Log in at neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the Answer Key Challenge link
- Select the question(s) to challenge and submit supporting evidence
- Pay the processing fee and submit
- NTA will review and release the final answer key accordingly
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 180 (all compulsory) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Subjects | Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology – Botany & Zoology (90) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
| Mode | Offline (pen and paper / OMR) |
Candidates are advised to check the official NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in regularly after May 3, 2026 for the release of the NEET Answer Key 2026. Comparing responses with the provisional answer key helps candidates estimate their scores before the official result is declared.
