NTA Releases Provisional Answer Key for NEET-UG 2026 Retest
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the provisional answer key for the NEET-UG 2026 retest. Candidates who appeared for the re-examination can now access the key on the official NTA website. The agency has also opened a challenge window, allowing candidates to contest any answer they believe is incorrect.
Challenge Window Details
According to the NTA, candidates can submit their challenges online until Sunday, June 28, 2026. Each challenge requires a processing fee of Rs 200 per question. The agency will review the challenges and release the final answer key after considering valid objections.
How to Access and Challenge
To view the provisional answer key, candidates need to log in using their application number and date of birth on the official NTA website. For challenging an answer, they must select the question, provide a justification, and pay the fee. The NTA has emphasized that only online challenges will be accepted.
Impact on Results
The final answer key will be used to compute the scores for the NEET-UG 2026 retest. The results are expected to be announced shortly after the challenge period ends. Candidates are advised to review the key carefully and submit challenges within the stipulated timeframe.
