The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the NEET UG 2026 examination for all sets of question papers. Candidates who appeared for the undergraduate medical entrance exam can now access and download the answer keys from the official website of the NTA.
OMR Sheets and Objection Window
Along with the provisional answer key, the NTA is also expected to release scanned copies of candidates' OMR answer sheets shortly. Once the OMR sheets are uploaded, the objection window process will begin, allowing students to challenge any response or question they believe is incorrect. Candidates will be able to submit objections online through the official portal. The detailed schedule, including the last date to raise challenges, will be announced separately by the agency.
All objections submitted within the prescribed period will be reviewed by subject experts appointed by the NTA. If any challenge is found valid, the correction will be incorporated into the final answer key. The final result will be prepared based on the revised answer key.
Steps to Raise Objections
Once the objection window opens, candidates can follow these steps:
- Log in to the official portal.
- Click on "Challenge Answer Key."
- Select the question(s) they wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents or proof.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs 200 per question.
- Submit the challenge form online.
How to Download the Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official website — NEET NTA portal.
- Click on the "NEET UG 2026 Answer Key" link.
- Open the answer key PDF for your question paper set.
- Download and save the file for future reference.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding the release of OMR sheets and the answer key challenge schedule. They should also carefully compare their marked responses with the provisional answer key before submitting objections.
