The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, conducted on June 21, 2026. Candidates can now challenge any answer they believe is incorrect through the official NEET website. The challenge window opened on June 25 and will close on June 28 at 11:50 PM.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
To submit an objection, candidates must visit neet.nta.nic.in and enter the Question Paper Series Code from their test booklet. They need to select the question(s) they wish to challenge, upload supporting evidence from NCERT or other standard textbooks, pay the prescribed fee, and submit the challenge. The fee is Rs 200 per question, which will be refunded if the objection is accepted after expert review.
The NTA has advised candidates to carefully verify all details before submission, as no modifications are allowed after submission. The submission is a one-time process.
Bank Details Submission for Fee Refund
In a separate update, the NTA has opened the window for candidates to submit their bank account details for processing fee refunds. Candidates must complete this process through the official NTA portal before June 30 to ensure a smooth and timely refund. The agency has urged students to enter their banking information accurately to avoid delays.
Result Processing Underway
The NTA has indicated that the review of answer key challenges is being carried out simultaneously with OMR evaluation to expedite the declaration of results. According to the NTA, "Expert review runs in parallel with OMR scanning, so that results can be declared at the earliest possible date."
For assistance, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email neetug2026@nta.ac.in.
