The NEET UG 2026 exam took place on May 3, 2026, across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, featuring an increased focus on conceptual questions in the Physics section. This shift has raised concerns among more than 22 lakh candidates who registered for the medical entrance exam.
Candidates rated the question paper as moderate, indicating a challenging yet manageable experience. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer key on their official portal at neet.nta.nic.in, allowing candidates to assess their performance.
Key details regarding the answer key:
- The provisional answer key can be downloaded using the candidate’s registration number and date of birth.
- Candidates can raise objections against the NEET UG answer key for a fee of Rs 200 per question.
- If a question is deemed incorrect, all candidates receive +4 marks, regardless of their attempt.
Officials have advised candidates to refrain from relying on unofficial answer keys circulating on social media. Each correct answer in NEET UG carries four marks, while incorrect answers incur a penalty of one mark.
The NTA will review all objections before finalizing the answer key. Candidates are encouraged to check the NTA website regularly for updates regarding both the answer key and final results.
