The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the RE-NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared in the NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam held on June 21 can now check the provisional answer key and file challenges if they feel any answers need to be reviewed.
Key Highlights at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Re-Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | June 25, 2026 |
| Objection Window Open | June 25 – June 28, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Objection Fee | ₹200 per question |
| Answer Key Available For | Paper Codes 50, 60, 70, 80 |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| Expected Result Date | Second Week of July 2026 |
Answer Key Released for All Paper Codes
NTA has released the provisional answer key solution PDF for all four sets — Code 50, 60, 70, and 80. Students who appeared in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) re-exam on June 21, 2026, can now download the official answer key online.
More than 20 lakh medical candidates who took the re-exam can now compare their responses, calculate their probable scores, and raise objections against any answer they believe is incorrect.
How to Download RE-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key
Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:
- Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key” link under Public Notices
- Log in using your Application Number, Password, and Security Pin
- Access the provisional answer key, OMR response sheet, and recorded responses
- Download and save the PDF for your records
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
The challenge portal is operational from June 25 till June 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates are advised to go through the NEET answer key and file objections wherever applicable.
Candidates challenging the NTA Re-NEET Answer Key 2026 will be required to pay a fee of ₹200 for each question. Only objections submitted successfully with payment will be considered for review.
Important: No challenges will be accepted after the window closes on June 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM.
What Happens After Objections Are Reviewed?
All submitted objections will be reviewed by subject-matter experts appointed by NTA. If an objection is confirmed as valid, the concerned question may be dropped entirely — in which case all candidates who attempted that question will receive full marks (+4) regardless of their response.
The provisional answer key will not be used for NEET result 2026 preparation. The Re-NEET Result 2026 will be prepared using the final answers approved by the expert panel
Marking Scheme for Score Calculation
Use the following formula to estimate your score from the provisional answer key:
- ✅ Correct Answer: +4 marks
- ❌ Incorrect Answer: –1 mark (negative marking)
- ⬜ Unattempted: 0 marks
- Total Marks: 720
Subject-wise Difficulty Level of RE-NEET June 21 Exam
Based on student reactions and early expert evaluations, Physics was the toughest and most time-consuming section, requiring deeper conceptual understanding and application-based thinking. Assertion-reason type questions added to the difficulty, and Class 11 topics carried notably higher weightage. Chemistry was moderate overall, heavily NCERT-aligned with emphasis on Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.
What’s Next? RE-NEET Result 2026
After the objection process concludes and NTA publishes the final answer key, the Re-NEET UG 2026 result is expected to be declared in the second week of July 2026. The result scorecard will contain subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), total score out of 720, percentile score, category-wise rank, All India Rank (AIR), and qualification status for admission and counselling.
Following the result, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the NEET UG 2026 AIQ counselling schedule.
NTA Helpline for Assistance
Students seeking assistance regarding the NEET answer key challenge process can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or write to neetug2026@nta.ac.in.
Stay tuned to our portal for the latest updates on RE-NEET UG 2026 Final Answer Key, Result Date, and Counselling Schedule.
