NEET Answer Key 2026 – The NEET UG 2026 exam was conducted today, May 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in offline (pen-and-paper) mode at exam centres across India and abroad. With the exam now concluded, over 22 lakh aspirants are awaiting the NEET 2026 answer key. Unofficial NEET answer keys with solutions by Aglasem, Allen, Aakash, Resonance, Motion Education, Physics Wallah, FIITJEE, Career Point, Vedantu, Unacademy and Narayana are being released right now. The official NEET UG 2026 answer key by NTA — along with the recorded OMR response sheet and question paper — will be released on neet.nta.nic.in by mid-to-late May 2026, followed by the final answer key alongside the result in June 2026.
This page is being updated live — direct PDF download links for the NEET 2026 answer key code-wise (Codes 45, 46, 47, 48) for Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology) are being added as each coaching institute publishes them. Click the red “NEET 2026 Answer Key Live” button above for the real-time updates page.
🟢 LIVE UPDATE – May 3, 2026 (Post-Exam): NEET UG 2026 exam has concluded at 5:00 PM. Unofficial answer keys by top coaching institutes are being released. Initial student reactions and expert analysis suggest the paper was moderate in difficulty, with Physics being the toughest (numerical-heavy) and Biology being the most scoring (NCERT-based). Keep refreshing this page and the live answer key tracker for direct PDF links.
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Today – Concluded) |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hours) |
| Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR-based) |
| Candidates Appeared | 22+ lakh (over 22,79,000 registered) |
| Total Questions | 180 |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, –1 incorrect, 0 unattempted |
| Overall Difficulty (Initial Analysis) | Moderate |
| Toughest Section | Physics (numerical-heavy) |
| Most Scoring Section | Biology – Botany + Zoology |
| Unofficial Answer Key | May 3, 2026 (Releasing now) |
| Official Provisional Answer Key | Mid–Late May 2026 (Expected) |
| Final Answer Key | June 2026 (with Result) |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question (non-refundable unless accepted) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET 2026 Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level
Based on initial student reactions outside exam centres and preliminary expert analysis, the NEET UG 2026 paper conducted today (May 3, 2026) was moderate in overall difficulty — broadly in line with NEET 2025 trends, and possibly slightly easier owing to NCERT-heavy Biology and Chemistry sections. Subject-wise breakdown:
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Key Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate to Tough | Numerical-heavy, calculation-based; toughest section. Time-consuming for most students. |
| Chemistry | Moderate | Balanced and NCERT-focused. Mix of Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry. |
| Botany | Easy to Moderate | Direct NCERT-based questions; high-scoring. |
| Zoology | Easy to Moderate | Mostly conceptual NCERT questions; high-scoring. |
| Overall | Moderate | Top ranks will depend on Physics speed, accuracy, and smart attempt strategy. |
A detailed code-wise NEET 2026 paper analysis with chapter-wise weightage will be added once full coaching analyses are released by Allen, Aakash, Resonance, and other top institutes.
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 3, 2026 (Concluded) |
| Unofficial Answer Key by Coaching Institutes | May 3, 2026 (Releasing now) |
| Detailed Solutions & Video Analysis | May 3–4, 2026 |
| OMR Response Sheet Release (NTA) | Mid May 2026 (Expected) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release (NTA) | Mid–Late May 2026 (Expected) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | 2–3 days after provisional key |
| Final Answer Key Release | June 2026 (with Result) |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | 2nd / 3rd Week of June 2026 (Expected) |
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Direct Download Links
Below are the official landing pages of NTA and major coaching institutes where the NEET UG 2026 answer key PDFs are being released. Bookmark and refresh — direct PDF links will be added as each institute publishes them.
| Source | Answer Key Page |
|---|---|
| 🟢 NTA Official Answer Key | neet.nta.nic.in (Activates after release) |
| 📄 Aglasem Live Answer Key Tracker | Click here – NEET 2026 Answer Key Live |
| 📄 Aglasem News Live Blog | news.aglasem.com – Live Updates |
| 📘 Allen NEET Answer Key 2026 | allen.in/neet-answer-key-solutions |
| 📗 Aakash NEET Answer Key 2026 | aakash.ac.in/neet-answer-solution |
| 📕 Physics Wallah (PW) Live Updates | pw.live – NEET UG 2026 Live |
| 📙 Careers360 NEET Answer Key | medicine.careers360.com |
| 📓 Shiksha NEET Answer Key | shiksha.com |
| 📔 Collegedunia NEET Paper Analysis | collegedunia.com |
| 🟡 NEET 2026 OMR Sheet | Available on neet.nta.nic.in (login required, releasing mid-May) |
📌 Note: For the fastest, code-wise direct PDF links the moment they go live, click the red “NEET 2026 Answer Key Live” button at the top of this page.
NEET Answer Key 2026 by Aglasem
Aglasem is publishing the NEET 2026 answer key with detailed solutions for every paper code on a dedicated live tracker page. Our team compiles responses gathered from candidates exiting exam centres across India and prepares a code-wise NEET answer key 2026 PDF along with question paper PDFs for Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Visit our NEET 2026 Answer Key Live page or the live news blog for real-time updates.
NEET Answer Key 2026 by Coaching Institutes (Unofficial)
India’s top coaching institutes are releasing their unofficial NEET answer key 2026 PDFs within hours of the exam concluding at 5 PM today. These keys are prepared by experienced subject experts based on memory-based reconstruction and question papers collected from candidates exiting exam centres. They are highly accurate, though candidates should treat the NTA official answer key as final. Below is the list of major institutes:
| Coaching Institute | Answer Key Page | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Career Institute, Kota | allen.in | Code-wise PDF + Video Solutions |
| Aakash Institute (AESL) | aakash.ac.in | Code-wise PDF (English & Hindi) + Video |
| Physics Wallah (PW) | pw.live | Live Updates + Memory-based Key + Video |
| Resonance Eduventures, Kota | resonance.ac.in | Code-wise PDF |
| Motion Education, Kota | motion.ac.in | Code-wise PDF + Solutions |
| FIITJEE | fiitjee.com | Subject-wise PDF |
| Career Point | careerpoint.ac.in | Code-wise PDF |
| Vedantu | vedantu.com | Live Video Solutions |
| Unacademy | unacademy.com | Live Video Solutions |
| Narayana | narayanagroup.com | Code-wise PDF |
NEET Answer Key 2026 – Paper Codes
NTA prepares the NEET 2026 question paper in multiple sets (codes) to prevent malpractice. While the questions remain the same, their order varies. Each candidate must download the answer key matching the code printed on their question booklet and OMR sheet. Based on previous years and today’s exam, expected codes are:
- Numeric Codes – 45, 46, 47, 48
- Set E – Codes E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6
- Set F – Codes F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6
- Set G – Codes G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6
- Set H – Codes H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6
Confirmed NEET 2026 paper codes will be updated here as soon as official information is available.
How to Download NEET Answer Key 2026 from NTA (Official)
- Visit the official NTA NEET website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link “NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key & OMR Response Sheet”
- Log in using your Application Number, Password / Date of Birth, and Security Pin
- The NEET 2026 answer key PDF, question paper PDF, and recorded OMR sheet will be displayed
- Download all three documents and save them for reference
- Match your responses with the answer key for your specific paper code
How to Download NEET Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial – Coaching Institutes)
- Visit the official answer key page of any coaching institute (links provided in the table above)
- Look for the “NEET 2026 Answer Key & Solutions” banner on the homepage
- Select your paper code (45, 46, 47, 48 or E1–H6 etc.)
- Click on the download link to get the NEET answer key 2026 PDF
- Optionally download the question paper with detailed solutions
- Use the keys to calculate your estimated NEET 2026 score using the formula below
How to Calculate NEET 2026 Score Using the Answer Key
Use the official NEET marking scheme:
NEET Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)
Example: If you marked 150 correct, 20 incorrect, and left 10 unattempted:
- Correct: 150 × 4 = +600
- Incorrect: 20 × 1 = −20
- Estimated Score = 580 / 720
For multiple-marked answers, treat them as unattempted (no marks awarded or deducted).
NEET 2026 Subject-wise Answer Key
The NEET 2026 answer key is being released subject-wise by most coaching institutes:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Difficulty (May 3, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 | Moderate to Tough |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 | Moderate (NCERT-based) |
| Botany | 45 | 180 | Easy to Moderate |
| Zoology | 45 | 180 | Easy to Moderate |
| Total | 180 | 720 | Moderate |
Subject-wise NEET 2026 answer key PDFs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany + Zoology) will be linked below as they go live on coaching portals.
NEET 2026 Provisional vs Final Answer Key
| Type | Released By | Release Time | Can Be Challenged? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unofficial Answer Key | Aglasem, Allen, Aakash, Resonance, PW, etc. | May 3, 2026 (Releasing now) | No (used for estimation) |
| Provisional Answer Key | NTA (Official) | Mid–Late May 2026 | ✅ Yes (within challenge window) |
| Final Answer Key | NTA (Official) | June 2026 (with Result) | ❌ No |
How to Challenge NEET 2026 Answer Key
If you believe an answer in the provisional NEET 2026 answer key is incorrect, you can raise an objection during the official challenge window:
- Log in at neet.nta.nic.in using your Application Number and Password
- Click on “Answer Key Challenge” link
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge from your specific booklet code
- Choose the option you believe is correct and upload supporting evidence (NCERT page reference, textbook citation, etc.)
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question via online payment
- Submit and save the confirmation receipt
NTA’s subject expert panel reviews every challenge. If your challenge is accepted, the ₹200 fee is refunded for that specific question. The final answer key is prepared after reviewing all valid objections and cannot be challenged further.
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based, Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
| Total Questions | 180 (all compulsory) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Subjects | Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Botany (45), Zoology (45) |
| Question Type | MCQs with 4 options each |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 incorrect, 0 unattempted |
| Languages | 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) |
NEET 2026 Question Paper
NTA permits candidates to carry the NEET 2026 question paper out of the exam hall. Aglasem and coaching institutes are publishing NEET 2026 question paper PDFs code-wise alongside the answer keys. These are useful for cross-verification and post-exam analysis. The official question paper PDF will also be available on neet.nta.nic.in along with the OMR response sheet.
NEET 2026 OMR Sheet
The NEET 2026 OMR response sheet is your recorded answer sheet. NTA releases it on neet.nta.nic.in along with the provisional answer key. To download:
- Log in with Application Number, Password and Security Pin
- Click on “View Recorded Responses”
- Download and compare your recorded responses with the answer key
- Report discrepancies, if any, during the OMR challenge window
NEET 2026 Result & Expected Cutoff
The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in the 2nd or 3rd week of June 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in. Based on previous trends, the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for the General (UR) category is 137–720 marks (50th percentile). Category-wise expected cutoffs:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50th | 137–720 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th | 107–136 |
| UR-PwBD | 45th | 121–136 |
NEET Previous Year Answer Keys (For Reference)
For practice and benchmarking, candidates can download previous years’ NEET answer keys: NEET 2025 Answer Key, NEET 2024 Answer Key, NEET 2023 Answer Key, NEET 2022 Answer Key, NEET 2021 Answer Key, NEET 2020 Answer Key.
NEET Answer Key 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Has the NEET 2026 answer key been released?
Yes — unofficial NEET 2026 answer keys by coaching institutes (Allen, Aakash, Aglasem, Physics Wallah, Resonance, etc.) are being released today (May 3, 2026) within hours of the exam ending at 5 PM. The official provisional answer key by NTA is expected by mid-to-late May 2026 on neet.nta.nic.in.
Q2. How was the NEET 2026 paper today?
Based on initial student reactions and expert analysis, the NEET 2026 paper was moderate in overall difficulty. Physics was the toughest section (numerical-heavy and time-consuming), Chemistry was balanced and NCERT-focused, and Biology was the most scoring with mostly direct NCERT-based questions.
Q3. Where can I download the NEET 2026 answer key PDF?
You can download the official NEET 2026 answer key from neet.nta.nic.in. Unofficial keys are available on Aglasem (this page), Allen, Aakash, Physics Wallah, Resonance, Motion Education, and FIITJEE — links provided in the table above.
Q4. Which coaching institute releases the most accurate NEET answer key?
Allen, Aakash, and Resonance are widely regarded as the most accurate sources for unofficial NEET answer keys. However, only the NTA official answer key is final and binding.
Q5. What is the NEET 2026 answer key challenge fee?
₹200 per question (non-refundable unless the challenge is accepted by NTA’s expert panel).
Q6. How is the NEET 2026 score calculated?
NEET Score = (Correct × 4) − (Incorrect × 1). Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Multiple-marked answers are treated as unattempted.
Q7. Will the NEET 2026 answer key be released code-wise?
Yes. Both NTA and coaching institutes release paper code-wise answer keys (Codes 45, 46, 47, 48 etc.). Always download the answer key matching the code printed on your question booklet and OMR sheet.
Q8. Can I challenge the final NEET 2026 answer key?
No. Only the provisional answer key can be challenged within the 2–3 day objection window. The final answer key is binding.
Q9. Is the NEET 2026 OMR sheet released with the answer key?
Yes. NTA releases the recorded OMR response sheet along with the provisional answer key on neet.nta.nic.in.
Q10. What if I lost my NEET 2026 question paper?
You can find your paper code on your OMR response sheet or admit card. NTA permits candidates to retain the question paper after the exam.
Q11. When will the NEET 2026 result be declared?
The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in the second or third week of June 2026 along with the final answer key.
Q12. How many candidates appeared for NEET 2026?
Over 22 lakh aspirants registered for NEET UG 2026 — making it one of India’s largest undergraduate medical entrance exams.
Stay tuned to this page — direct PDF links and live updates are being added as each coaching institute releases the NEET 2026 answer key. For real-time updates, click the red “NEET 2026 Answer Key Live” button at the top.
