The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 OMR response sheets and recorded responses for the re-examination held on 21 June 2026. Scanned copies have also been sent to candidates on their registered email IDs, and the online challenge window is now open.
Read this first: this window is only for a MISMATCH between what you actually marked on your physical OMR sheet and what the scanning agency recorded (or an error in your captured details). It is NOT a window to dispute the answer key — that challenge has already closed.
NEET UG 2026 OMR release — key facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam covered | NEET UG 2026 re-examination held on 21 June 2026 |
| What is out | Scanned OMR answer sheets + recorded responses (also emailed to candidates) |
| Where | Official website: neet.nta.nic.in |
| Challenge window | 13 July to 15 July 2026 (till 11:00 AM on 15 July) |
| Fee | ₹200 per challenged response — non-refundable, paid online |
| What you can challenge | OMR marking vs recorded response mismatch, or errors in captured data fields |
| Result (expected) | Reported to be around the third week of July 2026 — await NTA''s official date |
How to check and challenge your OMR sheet
- Go to the official website neet.nta.nic.in (or open the scanned OMR copy emailed to your registered email ID)
- Log in with your NEET 2026 application number and password / date of birth
- Download your OMR answer sheet and your recorded responses
- Compare each question: does the response recorded by the scanner match what you actually marked on the physical OMR?
- If you find a genuine mismatch, raise a challenge against that question and pay ₹200 per response online
- Submit before 11:00 AM on 15 July 2026 and save the confirmation / receipt
What you can and cannot challenge
- CAN challenge: a difference between your physical OMR marking and the response captured by the scanning agency
- CAN challenge: an error in your captured particulars / vital data fields
- CANNOT challenge: the answer key or the correct option — that separate window is already over
- Do not raise a challenge just because you disagree with an answer — it will be rejected and the ₹200 is not refunded
Only challenge a real recording mismatch. Frivolous challenges cost ₹200 per question with no refund and no benefit — check carefully before you pay.
What happens next
Once the challenge window closes on 15 July, NTA will review the valid objections and finalise records. As per current reports, the NEET UG 2026 result is expected around the third week of July 2026, after which MBBS/BDS counselling (All India Quota via MCC and the state quotas) will follow. We will publish the official result date and counselling schedule here the moment they are announced.
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See Colleges For My RankWhose OMR sheets has NTA released for NEET UG 2026?
NTA has released the scanned OMR answer sheets and recorded responses for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination held on 21 June 2026, and emailed copies to candidates on their registered email IDs.
What is the last date to challenge the NEET UG 2026 OMR sheet?
The OMR challenge window is open from 13 July to 15 July 2026, till 11:00 AM on 15 July. A non-refundable fee of ₹200 per challenged response is paid online.
Can I challenge the NEET 2026 answer key now?
No. This window is only for a mismatch between your physical OMR marking and the recorded response (or a data-capture error). The answer-key challenge window has already closed.
How much does an OMR challenge cost?
₹200 per challenged response, paid online. The fee is non-refundable, so only challenge genuine recording mismatches.
When will the NEET UG 2026 result be declared?
As per current reports the result is expected around the third week of July 2026. NTA will confirm the official date — follow the MedAdmit Updates section for the announcement.
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