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NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Likely by June 24: How to Download and Challenge

Published on: 22 Jun 2026, 04:09 AM

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which was held on June 21, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the re-test are awaiting the key to estimate their scores before the final results are announced.

Along with the answer key, NTA is likely to publish candidates' response sheets, allowing them to compare their recorded answers with the official solutions.

Expected Release Date and Time

According to the latest updates, the answer key is expected to be released within three to five days, possibly by June 24, 2026, around 6 PM. However, NTA has not officially confirmed the exact date. The PDF will be available for all question paper sets, including Sets 50, 60, 70, and 80.

How to Download

Candidates can download the answer key by following these steps:

Visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
Open the NEET 2026 candidate login page.
Enter the application number and password.
Access the response sheet and provisional answer key.
Download and save for future reference.

Objection Window

After releasing the provisional answer key, NTA is expected to open an objection window. Candidates who find discrepancies or believe an answer is incorrect can challenge it by submitting supporting documents within the specified deadline. Subject experts will review the objections, and based on their recommendations, NTA may revise the key before publishing the final version.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the answer key, response sheet, objection process, and result announcement.

Source: NDTV

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