NTA NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Challenge Open: Raise Objections till Tonight

NTA NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Challenge Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the online window for challenging the provisional answer keys, scanned images of OMR answer sheets, and recorded responses for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 Re-Examination. Candidates who appeared for the re-examination must act quickly, as the objection window is scheduled to close tonight, June 28, 2026, at 11:50 PM.

Key Objection Window Timeline

Processing Fee Details

• Answer Key Challenge: Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.
• OMR Grading Challenge: Challenging the recorded OMR response also requires a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question.
• Payment Mode: The processing fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Objection submissions without the successful transaction of the fee will not be processed.
• Refund Policy: If a challenge is accepted by the NTA's panel of subject experts, the processing fee for that specific question will be refunded in full to the candidate's account.

Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge the NEET UG 2026 Answer Key

Follow these step-by-step instructions to file your objections on the NTA portal:

1. Visit the official NTA NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the link titled "Apply for Answer Key Challenge (Re-Exam 2026)" on the homepage.
3. Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password), along with the security pin shown on the screen.
4. Once logged in, click on "Challenge Answer Key" or "Challenge OMR Sheet".
5. You will see a list of Question IDs in sequential order matching your test booklet code. The number next to the question in the column 'Correct Option' stands for the most appropriate Answer Key used by NTA.
6. If you wish to challenge a key, select the checkbox next to the Question ID and choose the option number you believe is correct (1, 2, 3, or 4).
7. Upload supporting documents as a single PDF file (e.g., standard NCERT textbook references and explanations) by clicking on the 'Choose File' button.
8. Click on 'Save your Claim' and proceed to the payment gateway. Pay the required processing fee (₹200 per question) to complete your submission.
9. Download the confirmation page containing the transaction receipt and details of challenged questions for future reference.

Important Guidelines for Candidates

Candidates must ensure they challenge the key corresponding to their exact **Question Paper Booklet Code**. Only challenges submitted through the official online portal within the stipulated time limit will be evaluated. No representations will be accepted via email, fax, post, or manual hand-delivery. The NTA's panel of subject experts will verify the challenges, and their decision will be final. The final answer key and results will be prepared based on the accepted objections.