The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Re-NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key on June 25, 2026, at around 7:30 PM IST for candidates who appeared in the re-examination conducted on June 21, 2026. Candidates can now log in to download the provisional answer key for their question paper code, view their scanned OMR response sheet, and raise objections against any answers they believe are incorrect. Candidates can submit objections online from June 25 to June 28, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM), by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question challenged. The answer key, response sheet, and challenge link are available on the official NEET website.
The provisional key is available for all four paper codes: Code 50, Code 60, Code 70, and Code 80. The objection window is open for a limited period, so act quickly.
Re-NEET 2026 Answer Key Code-Wise Details
NTA has released the provisional answer key for different test booklet codes. Students must match the answer key with their own booklet code before calculating marks.
| Test Booklet Code | Answer Key Status | Official PDF Link |
| Code 50 | Released | Download PDF |
| Code 60 | Released | Download PDF |
| Code 70 | Released | Download PDF |
| Code 80 | Released | Download PDF |
Do not calculate your score using the wrong booklet code. Even one code mismatch can change your entire score estimate.
How to Download the Re-NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Follow these steps to access the re neet answer key and your OMR sheet:
- Visit the official NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link titled “NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key / OMR Response Sheet” on the homepage
- Log in using your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth), along with the Security PIN on screen
- Your scanned OMR response sheet and the provisional answer key for your paper code will be displayed
- Download both as PDFs and save multiple copies
- Cross-check your recorded responses against the provisional answer key to calculate your estimated score
Your paper code is printed on your admit card and on the top of your OMR sheet. Make sure you are comparing your responses with the answer key for the correct code.
Objection Window: How to Challenge the Provisional Answer Key
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you have the right to raise a formal objection through the NTA portal. The objection window is open for a limited number of days from the date of release. The exact closing date and time is displayed on the official portal at neet.nta.nic.in. Do not wait until the last hour.
Steps to raise an objection:
- Visit the NEET portal and click on “Challenge Answer Key / OMR Response Sheet”
- Log in with your Application Number, Password, and Security PIN
- Locate the question you want to challenge and select your preferred answer option
- Upload supporting evidence as a single PDF file
- Click “Save your Claim”
- Pay the non-refundable objection fee of Rs. 200 per question challenged using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking
- Download and save the confirmation receipt as proof of submission
Accepted evidence includes:
- Scanned pages from NCERT Class 11 or 12 textbooks
- Pages from recognised reference books used for NEET preparation
- Published research papers or scientific journals (for advanced Biology or Chemistry questions)
Personal notes, handwritten material, or unverified online sources are not accepted as proof.
What Happens After You Raise an Objection
Once the objection window closes, NTA assigns a panel of subject matter experts to review all submitted challenges. Each objection is verified against NCERT content and established scientific references. If a challenge is found valid, the answer is corrected in the final key for all candidates, not just the one who raised the objection.
After the review is complete, NTA releases the Final Answer Key. The final key cannot be challenged and forms the sole basis for computing Re-NEET 2026 results and merit lists.
What Comes Next: Timeline After the Provisional Key
Once the objection window closes, the sequence of events leading to counselling is as follows:
- Objection window closes (deadline visible on neet.nta.nic.in)
- Final Answer Key released by NTA
- Re-NEET UG 2026 Result declared on neet.nta.nic.in
- MCC counselling begins for 15% All India Quota seats
- State counselling begins for 85% state quota seats through respective state portals
FAQs
Q1. I made a calculation error and want to withdraw my objection after paying. Is that possible?
No. Once an objection is submitted and the fee is paid, it cannot be withdrawn. The Rs. 200 fee per question is non-refundable under all circumstances, including cases where you change your mind after submission.
Q2. If my objection is valid and NTA revises an answer, will only my score change?
No. If NTA’s expert panel finds a challenged answer to be incorrect and revises it in the final key, the correction applies to all candidates who appeared for that paper code, not only to the candidate who raised the objection.
Q3. My scanned OMR sheet shows a different response than what I actually marked. What should I do?
If you notice a discrepancy between your actual responses and what appears on your scanned OMR sheet, raise an OMR challenge immediately through the portal at neet.nta.nic.in. The process is the same as challenging the answer key: log in, select the question, upload supporting evidence, pay Rs. 200 per question, and save the confirmation receipt.
