NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key Out: How to Download, Check Your Score, and Raise Objections

NTA has released the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key on neet.nta.nic.in. If you sat for the exam on May 3, you can check it right now.

👉 Official Notice : NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key

👉 Direct Link : NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Over 22 lakh students appeared this year. And this time, NTA released the answer key in just four days — much faster than usual.

What Is a Provisional Answer Key?

It's the first draft of the answer key.

The NTA releases this so that students can verify their answers before the final results are declared. If you identify any incorrect answers, you can file an objection against them. After reviewing all objections, the NTA releases the final answer key. Your result is based on this final version.

How to Download the NEET UG 2026 Answer Key

1. Open neet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on "Provisional Answer Key for NEET (UG) 2026"

3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth

4. Select your paper code (Q1, R2, S3, or T4)

5. Download the PDF

6. Match your answers and calculate your score

How to Raise an Objection

Once the OMR sheets are uploaded, follow these steps:

1. Go to neet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the Answer Key Challenge link

3. Log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth

4. Select the question(s) you want to challenge

5. Upload supporting proof or documents

6. Pay ₹200 per question as the challenge fee

7. Submit and save your confirmation

A few things to keep in mind:

• The ₹200 fee is non-refundable

• Subject experts review every objection

• If your objection is valid, NTA updates the answer key for all candidates — not just you

So before you pay, make sure your challenge is backed by solid evidence.

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