Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key LIVE — NTA Response Sheet Expected Soon at neet.nta.nic.in; Check Download Steps
Following the conclusion of the NEET UG re-examination on June 21, 2026, the National Testing Agency is expected to release the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key within days, with estimates across sources ranging from June 24 to June 30, 2026. The NEET Re-Exam Answer Key 2026 will be published for all four paper codes — 50, 60, 70, and 80 — covering the over 22.79 lakh candidates who appeared across 5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Alongside the provisional key, NTA is expected to release the Re-NEET Response Sheet and NEET OMR Sheet 2026 for every candidate. This page tracks the NTA NEET Answer Key release, the NEET Answer Key Challenge process, and the complete NEET Score Calculation method ahead of the NEET Final Answer Key 2026.
Key Highlights
- Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key — EXPECTED SOON; estimates range June 24–30, 2026
- NEET Re-Exam Answer Key 2026 — To be released for paper codes 50, 60, 70, and 80 in a single combined PDF
- Re-NEET Response Sheet — Shows each candidate's recorded responses alongside the official key
- NEET OMR Sheet 2026 — Scanned response sheet expected alongside the provisional answer key
- NEET Answer Key Challenge — ₹200 per question; supporting documents/proof mandatory for any objection
- NEET Recorded Response — Digital record of every answer selected by the candidate during the exam
- NEET Score Calculation — +4 marks per correct answer, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted (out of 720 total)
- neet.nta.nic.in Answer Key — Official portal; cross-verify against any unofficial coaching-institute key
- NEET Final Answer Key 2026 — Expected first week of July 2026, after objection review; result to follow in the second week of July
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⏱ Answer Key Status — EXPECTED WITHIN DAYS; NO FIXED DATE CONFIRMED
The Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key has not yet been officially released, but multiple sources converge on a release window of June 24–30, 2026, based on NTA's historical pattern of publishing the provisional key within 3–10 days of the exam. Notably, for the originally scheduled (and later cancelled) May 3, 2026 NEET exam, NTA had released its answer key within just 3 days — a faster pattern that some sources expect may repeat for this re-exam cycle as well. Candidates should monitor neet.nta.nic.in directly rather than relying on any single predicted date. All NTA NEET Answer Key release confirmations tracked here.
📋 Re-NEET Response Sheet and NEET OMR Sheet 2026 — What They Show
Alongside the provisional answer key, NTA is expected to release the Re-NEET Response Sheet — also called the NEET Recorded Response — which is a digital record of every answer a candidate marked during the exam. This is distinct from the NEET OMR Sheet 2026, the scanned image of the physical answer sheet itself, which NTA also typically uploads through the candidate portal. Comparing both documents against the official answer key lets candidates verify exactly what was recorded versus what they intended to mark — an important check, since any discrepancy between intended and recorded response should be raised during the objection window. All Re-NEET Response Sheet verification guidance tracked here.
📊 NEET Score Calculation — Marking Scheme and Estimating Your Score
NEET Score Calculation follows a fixed scheme across the 180-question, 720-mark paper (45 Physics, 45 Chemistry, 90 Biology): +4 marks for each correct answer, −1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unattempted questions. Once the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key is released, candidates can use their Re-NEET Response Sheet alongside this formula to estimate their probable score — though this remains a provisional estimate only, since the NEET Answer Key Challenge process can still alter individual question answers before the NEET Final Answer Key 2026 is locked. All NEET Score Calculation clarifications tracked here.
📅 NEET Answer Key Challenge — Process and Requirements
Candidates who identify a discrepancy in the provisional key can raise an objection through the NEET Answer Key Challenge process: log in to the NTA portal, open the answer key challenge section, select the specific question number, upload supporting documents or proof, pay the challenge fee of ₹200 per question, and submit. NTA explicitly will not accept a challenge without supporting documentation — a vague disagreement alone is not sufficient grounds for an objection to be considered. After expert review, NTA finalises and releases the NEET Final Answer Key 2026, expected in the first week of July 2026, with the Re-NEET UG 2026 result to follow in the second week of July. All NEET Answer Key Challenge requirements tracked here.
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Key Details — Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Re-NEET UG 2026 (re-exam following cancellation of May 3 exam) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Re-Exam Date | June 21, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM IST) |
| Candidates Appeared | ~22.79 lakh, across 5,440 centres (551 Indian + 14 international cities) |
| Paper Codes | 50, 60, 70, 80 |
| Total Questions / Marks | 180 questions (Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology 90) / 720 marks |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, −1 incorrect, 0 unattempted |
| Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key | EXPECTED June 24–30, 2026 (provisional) |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question (supporting documents mandatory) |
| NEET Final Answer Key 2026 | Expected first week of July 2026 |
| Result | Expected second week of July 2026 |
| Official Portal | neet.nta.nic.in |
How to Download Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in — the official NTA NEET portal — once the link is activated
- Click on the link titled "Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key" or "NEET UG 2026 OMR Sheets and Provisional Answer Key" on the homepage
- Log in using your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth
- Select your question paper code — 50, 60, 70, or 80 — matching the code printed on your physical question paper
- Click "Download Answer Key" to open the PDF
- Also download your Re-NEET Response Sheet and NEET OMR Sheet 2026 to compare your marked answers against the official key
- Always confirm you are downloading from the official neet.nta.nic.in Answer Key link, then use the NEET Score Calculation formula (+4/−1/0) to estimate your probable score
- Save and print all downloaded documents for your records, even though this remains a provisional key subject to revision
⏱ Not Yet Released — Monitor the Official Portal: The Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key has not been officially confirmed as released as of writing. Unofficial, memory-based answer keys from coaching institutes are already circulating — these can help with preliminary self-evaluation, but only the official NTA NEET Answer Key at neet.nta.nic.in is valid for final score calculation and objection submission.
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Why a Re-Exam Was Needed — Background Context
The originally scheduled NEET UG 2026 examination was conducted on May 3, 2026. Within days, the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) seized a "guess paper" containing 140 questions closely matching the actual NEET question paper. Following a CBI investigation and government review, NTA cancelled the May 3, 2026 exam on May 12, 2026, and the re-examination — Re-NEET UG 2026 — was subsequently conducted on June 21, 2026 as the valid examination for the current MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical admissions cycle. This context is relevant for candidates comparing the two exam cycles, since the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key, result, and subsequent counselling apply only to the June 21 re-exam, not the cancelled May 3 paper.
Also Read: NEET UG Complete Syllabus
📌 Expert Analysis
Medical admissions advisors tracking the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key cycle note that the slightly compressed timeline seen for the cancelled May 3 exam's answer key (just 3 days) gives some basis for hoping this re-exam's key could similarly arrive sooner than the typical 10-15 day historical pattern — but candidates should treat any specific date as an estimate rather than a guarantee, given how many independent sources still show a meaningful spread (June 24 to June 30) rather than full consensus.
The most useful action right now: use the unofficial, memory-based answer keys from established coaching institutes for an early directional sense of performance, but reserve any serious decision-making — including NEET Answer Key Challenge submissions — for the official NTA NEET Answer Key once released. Given that over 22 lakh candidates appeared and admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seats nationally depends on this single exam cycle, the stakes of relying on an inaccurate unofficial key are genuinely high. All NEET Final Answer Key 2026 and result timeline updates tracked here.
FAQs
Q1. When will the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key be released?
NTA has not officially confirmed an exact date. Based on historical patterns and current estimates across sources, the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key is expected between June 24 and June 30, 2026, at neet.nta.nic.in. Check the official portal directly rather than relying on a single predicted date.
Q2. What is the difference between the Re-NEET Response Sheet and the NEET OMR Sheet 2026?
The Re-NEET Response Sheet (also called the NEET Recorded Response) is a digital record of the answers you selected during the exam. The NEET OMR Sheet 2026 is the scanned image of your physical answer sheet. Both are expected to be released alongside the provisional answer key, and comparing them helps verify that your intended answers were correctly recorded.
Q3. How does NEET Answer Key Challenge work, and what is the fee?
To raise a NEET Answer Key Challenge, log in to the NTA portal, select the disputed question, upload supporting documents or proof, and pay ₹200 per question. NTA will not accept an objection without valid supporting documentation. After expert review, NTA publishes the NEET Final Answer Key 2026, expected in the first week of July 2026.
Q4. How is NEET Score Calculation done for the 2026 exam?
NEET Score Calculation uses a fixed marking scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, −1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unattempted questions, across 180 questions worth 720 total marks. Candidates can use their Re-NEET Response Sheet alongside the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key once released to estimate their provisional score.
Q5. Why was a re-exam needed for NEET UG 2026?
The original NEET UG 2026 exam, held May 3, 2026, was cancelled by NTA on May 12, 2026, after a paper leak was discovered (a "guess paper" with 140 matching questions was seized by Rajasthan Police). The re-examination was conducted on June 21, 2026, and is the only valid NEET UG 2026 exam for the current medical admissions cycle — all results and counselling apply solely to this re-exam.
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