The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released NEET UG 2026 answer key documents online. NTA published an answer key on 25 June 2026, and the final answer key and result dates are listed for July 2026 and 16 July 2026 in official updates.
Answer key at a glance
| Item Detail | |
| Exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 |
| Answer key release (re-exam) | 25 June 2026 |
| Answer key earlier release | 06 May 2026 |
| Final answer key date | 16 July 2026 |
| Result release date | 16 July 2026, also listed as July 2026 (tentative) and 14 June 2026 in an NTA notice |
| Answer key download mode | Online, via NTA website neet.nta.nic.in |
| Login required to download | Application Number and Password |
| Answer key types | Provisional and Final |
| Objection fee | ₹200 per question, non refundable |
| OMR / Response | OMR sheet reported as out; response sheet distinction noted |
| Paper sets included | All question paper codes/sets, for example A, B, C, D |
Important dates
| Event Date | |
| Online application start | 08 February 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last date for online payment | 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application correction | 12 – 14 March 2026 |
| Exam city / date info | 13 April 2026 |
| Admit card available | 26 April 2026 |
| Exam date (cancelled) | 03 May 2026 |
| Answer key released (first) | 06 May 2026 |
| Fee refund period | 22 – 27 May 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Re-exam city details | 07 June 2026 |
| Re-exam admit card | 17 June 2026 |
| Re-exam date | 21 June 2026 |
| Re-exam answer key | 25 June 2026 |
| Final answer key date | 16 July 2026 |
| Result release date | 16 July 2026 |
Where to download the NEET UG 2026 answer key
Candidates can download answer keys and related PDFs from the NTA NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in. The download requires login with Application Number and Password. The OMR sheet has also been reported as available for download.
Step-by-step: Download answer key and OMR
- Visit the NTA NEET official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage go to the Candidate Activity section.
- Click the link titled NEET(UG)-2026 Answer Key or the OMR/Response Sheet link.
- On the login page enter your Application Number and Password.
- After login, open View Answer Key or View Response/OMR to display the PDF.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
How to raise objections against the answer key
If you find an error in the provisional answer key you may raise an objection online within the prescribed time. The process is as follows.
- Go to neet.nta.nic.in and open Candidate Activity.
- Click NEET(UG)-2026 Answer Key and Objection link and log in with Application Number and Password.
- Choose Raise Objection for Answer Key and fill the objection form carefully.
- Provide the reason for objection and pay the objection fee of ₹200 per question online.
- Submit the form and keep a printed copy of the acknowledgement/receipt.
The objection fee is non refundable. Objections will be reviewed by NTA and appropriate changes, if any, will be reflected in the final answer key.
Important instructions
- Keep your Application Number and Password ready before attempting to download answer keys or to raise objections.
- Objection fee is charged per question, and payments must be made online.
- Final answer key will be issued after reviewing valid objections, and final results are prepared accordingly.
- Result publication may include cut off marks and All India Rank (AIR).
- Answer key provides correct answers, the response sheet shows answers marked by the candidate.
- All question paper codes or sets will be available for download, for example sets A, B, C, D.
- You can use a mobile browser to access the NTA website and download documents.
