| Updated On - Jul 17, 2026
The National Testing Agency has released the NEET UG 2026 final answer key on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can now download the PDF and calculate their probable scores before the result.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 final answer key. It is now live on the official portal at neet.nta.nic.in. The public notice was issued on July 16, 2026.
The final key follows the objection window on the provisional answers. NTA reviewed all challenges before finalising the correct responses. The final answer key is binding and cannot be contested further.
NEET UG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate. It is India’s single medical entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The test also covers AYUSH and allied undergraduate courses.
| Direct Link: NEET UG 2026 Final Answer Key Out |
How to Download the NEET UG 2026 Final Answer Key?
Candidates can follow the steps below to access the answer key PDF.
- Visit the official NTA NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link titled “NEET UG 2026 Final Answer Key” on the homepage.
- The PDF file will open in a new tab.
- Save the document to the device.
- Take a printout for future reference.
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NEET UG 2026 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 (Re-Exam) |
| Re-Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | June 25, 2026 |
| Objection Window on Key | June 25 to June 28, 2026 |
| OMR Response Challenge Closed | July 15, 2026 |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
How to Calculate Probable Scores Using the Answer Key?
Candidates can compare their saved responses with the final answer key. The marking scheme below shows the value of each response.
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NEET UG Marking Scheme
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
Why This Matters
The final key is the last chance to lock in correct answers. Scores calculated from this key will match the official scorecard. No further changes will be accepted by NTA.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in on the NTA portal and retrieve your saved response sheet.
- Match each response with the correct answer in the final key.
- Apply the marking scheme of +4, -1, and 0 to every question.
- Sum the totals to estimate your probable score.
- Check the NTA portal daily for the scorecard release.
Also Check: NEET UG 2026 Result Declared at neet.nta.nic.in; Check Direct Link to Download Scorecard
The NEET UG 2026 result is due by July 20, 2026. Watch the same NTA portal for the scorecard link.
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