When will the NEET UG 2026 result be declared?

The NEET UG 2026 result is expected to be announced in the second week of June 2026, likely around June 13-14, on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. The result will include the final answer key, individual scorecards, and All India Rank.

How do I calculate my NEET 2026 score from the answer key?

For every correct answer, add 4 marks. For every incorrect answer, deduct 1 mark. Unattempted questions get 0 marks. Add up the marks across Physics (45 questions), Chemistry (45 questions), and Biology (90 questions) to get your total out of 720.

What is the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for government MBBS colleges?

The qualifying cutoff for General/EWS category (50th percentile) is expected around 144-170 marks. For a seat in a government MBBS college, a safe score is estimated at 610-650+ marks. Top institutions like AIIMS Delhi typically require 700+ marks.

Can I challenge the NEET 2026 provisional answer key?

Yes, once NTA opens the challenge window, you can raise objections against any answer you believe is incorrect. You need to pay Rs 200 per question challenged. If your objection is found valid by NTA's expert committee, the answer key will be revised and the fee refunded.

What happens after NEET UG 2026 results are declared?

After results, NEET counselling begins for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses. MCC handles All India Quota counselling while state authorities handle state quota seats. Keep your original documents ready for verification during counselling.

EXAM UPDATE2026-05-07• By Ashutosh Khulbe

NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Released — How to Check Score and Raise Objections

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for NEET UG 2026 on May 6, 2026, at neet.nta.nic.in. The medical entrance examination was conducted on May 3, 2026, across centres in India and abroad with approximately 22.79 lakh registered candidates.

The provisional answer key is available for all question paper codes — 11, 12, 13, and 14. Candidates can download the answer key PDF by logging into the NEET portal using their application number and password. The answer key contains the correct responses for all 200 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology sections.

To calculate your expected NEET UG 2026 score, use the standard marking scheme: 4 marks for each correct answer and minus 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions receive zero marks. The maximum possible score is 720 marks across 180 questions (200 total minus 20 optional questions). This self-assessment helps you estimate your rank range and begin shortlisting medical colleges for counselling.

NTA will separately upload scanned copies of candidates' OMR answer sheets on the portal. Once OMR sheets are available, candidates can compare their marked responses against the answer key and identify any discrepancies. The challenge window for raising objections against the provisional answer key will be announced separately — candidates typically get 2 to 3 days to submit objections with a fee of Rs 200 per question.

Early analysis by coaching institutes suggests the NEET 2026 paper was of moderate difficulty overall. Physics was reported as the most challenging section, while Biology was considered relatively straightforward. The expected qualifying cutoff for General category (50th percentile) is projected at approximately 144 to 170 marks. For OBC, SC, and ST categories (40th percentile), the cutoff may be in the range of 113 to 143 marks. A safe score for admission to government MBBS colleges is expected to be around 610 to 650 marks.

The NEET UG 2026 final result is expected to be declared in the second week of June 2026, likely around June 13 to 14. After the result announcement, NEET counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses will begin through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats and through respective state counselling authorities for state quota seats.

💡How to download your NEET UG 2026 answer key

Visit neet.nta.nic.in and click on the Provisional Answer Keys link. Log in using your NEET application number, password, and security captcha. Select your question paper code and download the PDF. Save it for reference. When the challenge window opens, you can raise objections for any answer you believe is incorrect by paying Rs 200 per question. If your objection is accepted, the fee is refunded and the answer key is revised for all candidates. Do not wait — check your answers now and identify any questions worth challenging.

NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Released — How to Check Score and Raise Objections

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