What Is the Quick Answer for Parents?
NTA released the NEET UG 2026 answer key on June 25. Your child has until June 28 (11:50 PM) to raise objections. Each challenge costs ?200. Upload NCERT proof as one PDF file.
Your child just finished the NEET UG re-exam on June 21. Now NTA has released the answer key. This is the time to check every answer carefully. One wrong question can cost 4 marks. That single mistake can change your child's rank by thousands. Over 24 lakh students took this exam. The deadline to challenge is June 28 at 11:50 PM. Do not wait until the last minute.
1What Is the NEET UG 2026 Answer Key?
The answer key is a list of correct answers for every question in the exam. NTA publishes it after the exam ends. It helps you check your child's answers against the right ones.
You can download it from the NTA website. You need your child's application number and date of birth. The key shows the correct option for each question number on your child's paper code.
This year is different. NTA held a re-exam on June 21 after cancelling the original test. So this answer key is only for the June 21 re-exam students.
2 What Are the Quick Facts � NEET UG 2026 Answer Key?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | July 4, 2026 (Re-exam) |
| Answer Key Released | July 4, 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge | July 4, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Challenge Fee | ?200 per question (non-refundable) |
| Proof Required | NCERT or scientific proof (single PDF) |
| Final Result Expected | End of July 2026 |
3Who Can Challenge the Answer Key?
- Every student who appeared for the NEET UG re-exam on July 4, 2026
- Parents or guardians acting on behalf of their child
- Only challenges submitted online through the NTA portal will be accepted
- Challenges by post, email, or fax are not allowed
- The challenge window closes on June 28 at 11:50 PM sharp
NTA does not accept challenges after the deadline. There is no extension. Mark this date on your calendar now.
4 What Do You Need to Know?
- OMR Sheet: You can download your child's scanned OMR sheet from the same portal. Compare it with the answer key carefully.
- Score Formula: Correct answer = +4 marks. Wrong answer = -1 mark. Unanswered = 0 marks.
- Expected Score: (Correct � 4) - (Wrong � 1) = Your child's score out of 720.
- Challenge Fee: ?200 per question. You pay even if your challenge is accepted or rejected.
- Final Answer Key: NTA will review all challenges and release a final answer key before results.
5 How to Challenge the NEET Answer Key � Step by Step � What Is the Step by Step Process?
Follow these steps carefully before June 28.
- Go to the NTA Portal: Open exams.nta.ac.in/NEET in your browser.
- Log In: Enter your child's application number and date of birth. Add the security pin shown on screen.
- Click "Apply for Answer Key Challenge": You will find this button on your child's dashboard.
- Select the Question: Check the box next to the question number you want to contest.
- Choose Your Answer: Pick the option you believe is the correct one from the dropdown.
- Upload Proof: Create one PDF file with NCERT textbook pages. Keep it under 1 MB. Upload it here.
- Pay the Fee: Pay ?200 per question using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Save the payment receipt.
Take a screenshot of the confirmation page. It shows your challenge was submitted. Keep this for your records.
6What Are the 5 Mistakes Parents Must Avoid?
1. Waiting until the last day. The NTA website often slows down on the deadline. Submit your challenge at least one day before June 28.
2. Not checking the OMR sheet first. Always compare your child's OMR with the answer key. Many parents skip this and miss real errors.
3. Uploading the wrong proof. NTA wants NCERT pages or scientific references. Do not upload handwritten notes or coaching material.
4. Challenging too many questions. Each challenge costs ?200. Only contest questions where you have clear proof from NCERT textbooks.
5. Forgetting to save the receipt. Always download or screenshot the payment confirmation. You may need it if there is a dispute later.
People Also Ask
Q: What is the last date to challenge the NEET UG 2026 answer key?
You can submit challenges until July 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM. There is no extension after this date.
Q: What is the fee to challenge a NEET 2026 answer?
The fee is ?200 per question. It is non-refundable even if NTA accepts your challenge.
Q: When will the final NEET UG 2026 results come out?
Final results are expected by the end of July 2026. NTA will release a final answer key before declaring results.
Q: What happens if my child's challenge is accepted?
If NTA accepts the challenge, they update the final answer key. Your child's score will be revised upward. The ?200 fee is not returned.
Q: Can I download the OMR sheet after the challenge window closes?
Yes. The OMR sheet stays on the NTA portal even after June 28. You can download it before the final results come out.
The NEET UG 2026 answer key is your child's chance to verify every answer. Check the OMR sheet first. Then decide which questions to challenge. Do not miss the June 28 deadline.
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