The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the schedule for the release of the NEET re-exam 2026 answer key. According to the official notification, the answer key will be published on June 25, 2026, on the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/. Candidates who appeared for the re-examination can download the answer key and raise objections if they find any discrepancies.
How to Download the NEET Re-Exam 2026 Answer Key
To access the answer key, candidates need to visit the official NTA NEET portal and log in using their application number and date of birth. The answer key will be available in PDF format, displaying the correct answers for all questions. Candidates are advised to check their responses against the official answer key to estimate their scores.
Process for Raising Objections
If a candidate believes that an answer in the key is incorrect, they can submit an objection online. The objection window will be open from June 25, 2026, to June 27, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Each objection must be supported by valid evidence, such as reference books or official sources. A non-refundable fee of Rs. 200 per question will be charged for each objection. Payments can be made through online modes like credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Final Answer Key and Result
After reviewing the objections, the NTA will release the final answer key. The result of the NEET re-exam 2026 is expected to be announced in the first week of July 2026. The final answer key will be used to compute the scores of candidates. It is important to note that no changes will be made to the answer key after the final publication.
According to an NTA official, "The objection process ensures transparency and accuracy in the evaluation. Candidates must provide concrete evidence to support their claims." As of now, over 1.5 lakh candidates have appeared for the NEET re-exam 2026, which was conducted on June 20, 2026, for those who faced issues during the main exam.
Important Dates
- Release of Provisional Answer Key: June 25, 2026
- Last Date to Raise Objections: June 27, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Release of Final Answer Key: To be announced
- Declaration of Result: First week of July 2026
Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for updates. For any queries, they can contact the NTA helpline numbers provided on the portal.
