When will NEET UG answer keys 2026 be released? Here's what we know so far

NEET UG answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) provisional answer key and recorded response sheets shortly on the official website, nta.ac.in. The NEET UG was conducted in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM across the country. According to the official data, around 22.79 lakh candidates had registered for the exam this year.

The official answer keys are expected to be released soon likely within a month. Once released, candidates must download both documents to verify their answers and calculate expected scores. The agency will also activate the challenge window along with the answer key. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against specific questions or answers. Each challenge must be supported with proof and submitted with a non-refundable fee per question. Only valid objections will be reviewed before finalising the answer key.

NEET UG answer key 2026: Steps to download

Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the NEET UG answer key 2026 on the official website:

• Visit the official NEET UG website, neet.nta.nic.in.
• Locate the active link for the answer key challenge portal.
• Click on the “Challenge Answer Key” option available on the homepage or latest notifications section.
• Log in using your application number, password, and security pin to access your dashboard.
• Select the specific question(s) you wish to challenge from the displayed answer key list.
• Upload valid supporting documents or academic proof to justify your objection.
• Pay the prescribed non-refundable fee for each question challenged through the online payment mode.
• Carefully review all details and submit your challenge request.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference and tracking.

Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get complete details of the NEET UG answer key 2026.

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