NEET UG Answer Key 2026 Out, Official PDF Download Link Activated at neet.nta.nic.in

NEET UG Answer Key 2026: The provisional answer key for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 has officially been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Students who appeared in the in this medical entrance examination conducted on 3 May 2026 can now download the answer key PDF for all question paper sets and verify their answers. Around 22.79 lakh students appeared in the examination held across 551 Indian cities and 14 international centres. The NTA is also expected to upload scanned OMR sheets and challenge details shortly. Students can now estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the final result. The examination was conducted in offline mode from 2 PM to 5 PM for admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical programmes across India. This post contains details regarding the release of the answer key of NEET UG 2026 and the details related to it.

NEET UG Answer Key 2026 Overview

Details	Information
Organization	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2026
Article Category	RESULTS
Exam Date	3 May 2026
Answer Key Release Date	6 May 2026
Mode of Release	Online
Total Candidates	Approximately 22.79 Lakh
Official Website	https://neet.nta.nic.in

NEET UG Result 2026 Update

The NEET UG Result 2026 is expected to be announced after the completion of the objection process related to the provisional answer key. First NTA will check and review all the challenges submitted by applicants and release the final answer key before publishing the scorecards. Students must keep checking the official website regularly for the latest updates regarding the merit list cutoff marks and counselling schedule.

NEET UG Answer Key PDF Download

Question Paper Details	Status
NEET UG 2026 Answer Key PDF	Released
OMR Response Sheet	To Be Released
Challenge Window	Available Soon
Final Answer Key	Expected Shortly
Result Declaration	Expected in June 2026

How to Download the NEET UG Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official NTA NEET website at https://neet.nta.nic.in
2. On the homepage, click on the “NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key” link
3. Enter the application number and password or date of birth
4. Click on the login button to proceed
5. The answer key PDF for the respective question paper code will appear
6. Download and save the PDF for future reference

NEET UG 2026 Marking Formula

Response Type	Marks Awarded
Correct Answer	+4 Marks
Incorrect Answer	-1 Mark
Unattempted Question	0 Marks

Challenge Process for Provisional Answer Key

NTA allows applicants to raise objection against the answers in the provisional answer key that they believe is incorrect. The objection process is conducted online only through the official website of NTA. Applicants must submit the valid proof or supporting documents while challenging any question or answer option on the provisional answer key.

Expected Cutoff for NEET UG 2026

Category	Expected Qualifying Percentile
General	50th Percentile
OBC	40th Percentile
SC	40th Percentile
ST	40th Percentile
PwD	45th Percentile

FAQs

Is NEET UG Answer Key 2026 released officially?

Ans. Yes the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the provisional answer key for NEET UG 2026 on 6 May 2026 through its official website.

What login details are required to download the answer key?

Candidates need their application number and password or date of birth to access the answer key PDF online.

Can candidates challenge the provisional answer key?

Yes, candidates will be allowed to challenge the provisional answer key after NTA activates the objection submission window on the official website.

Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification	Click Here
Download Answer Key PDF	Click Here
Official Website	https://neet.nta.nic.in