NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window Closes Today; Raise Objections Before 11:50 PM

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the objection window for the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key is open only until 11:50 PM today, June 28, 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination and wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key must complete the online objection process before the deadline. Once the challenge window closes, NTA reviews all submitted objections and prepares the final answer key, which can be used for result preparation.

NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Challenge: Important Dates

Candidates should complete the challenge process within the prescribed schedule.

How to Challenge the NEET UG 2026 Answer Key?

Only objections submitted before the deadline are considered. Candidates can submit objections by following these steps:

1. Visit the official NEET UG portal.
2. Click on the Answer Key Challenge link.
3. Log in using the application number and password.
4. Select the question(s) to challenge.
5. Upload supporting documents, if required.
6. Pay the prescribed challenge fee online.
7. Submit the objection and download the confirmation page.

NEET UG 2026: Documents Required While Raising Objections

Proper supporting documents improve the chances of a successful review. Candidates should keep the following ready before submitting challenges:

• NEET UG 2026 Application Number
• Password or Login Credentials
• Provisional Answer Key
• OMR Response Sheet
• Supporting academic evidence (if applicable)
• Online payment details

What Happens After the NEET UG 2026 Objection Window Closes?

The final answer key is binding, and no further objections is be entertained. After the challenge deadline:

• Stage 1: NTA reviews all the objections submitted by candidates.
• Stage 2: Subject experts evaluate the challenged answers.
• Stage 3: The final answer key is prepared and released.
• Stage 4: NTA declares the NEET UG 2026 result based on the final answer key.

NEET UG 2026 Marking Scheme

One question in the provisional key has reportedly been dropped, with full marks proposed for all candidates as per NTA's provisional evaluation. Candidates can estimate their probable scores using the official marking scheme.

Expected NEET UG 2026 Result Date

Following the completion of the objection process, NTA is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 Result in mid-July 2026. Candidates are able to download their scorecards, All India Rank (AIR), merit list, and category-wise cut-offs from the official website.

NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights

The NEET UG 2026 answer key challenge window is closed today at 11:50 PM. Candidates should review the provisional answer key, submit valid objections before the deadline, and retain the confirmation receipt for future reference. After expert review, NTA will publish the final answer key, followed by the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results.