NTA has opened the Re NEET 2026 Answer Key challenge window from 25 to 28 June 2026. Candidates can challenge answer keys online by paying ₹200 per question. The fee will be refunded if the objection is accepted by subject experts.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Re NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key on 25 June 2026 and opened the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer. The Re NEET UG 2026 exam was conducted on 21 June 2026, while the last date to challenge the answer key is 28 June 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
RE NEET 2026 Answer Key Out Live Updates
If you believe that a question has an incorrect answer or requires expert review, here's everything you need to know about the NEET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Process.
| Event | Date |
| Re NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 25 June 2026 |
| Challenge Window Opens | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge | 28 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 28 June 2026 (11:50 PM) |
Candidates must submit their objections within the challenge window. Challenges submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Candidates can submit objections online from 25th to 28th June 2026 by paying ₹200 per question, and the fee will be refunded if the challenge is accepted by the expert panel. The final answer key will be released after expert review and will be used to prepare the NEET UG 2026 result. The directl link is shared below.
Re NEET Answer Key Raise Objection Link
NTA has fixed the processing fee at:
₹200 per question challenged
The good news for candidates is that the fee is fully refundable if the challenge is accepted by the expert panel.
| Questions Challenged | Fee Payable |
| 1 Question | ₹200 |
| 2 Questions | ₹400 |
| 5 Questions | ₹1,000 |
Before submitting objections, candidates should keep these points in mind:
Challenges can be submitted only through online mode.
Objections sent through email, post, fax, or any other mode will not be accepted.
Candidates must challenge questions only under their own Question Paper Series Code.
The challenge can be submitted only once.
No changes can be made after final submission.
Follow these steps carefully:
Open the NEET UG portal and log in using your credentials.
Enter the same Series Code printed on the cover page of the test booklet you received during the examination.
Choose the question numbers for which you want to challenge the provisional answer key.
Provide valid academic references supporting your claim. NTA recommends sources such as:
NCERT Textbooks
Standard Reference Books
Reputed Academic Publications
Textbooks with chapter and page citations
Only authentic and verifiable sources will be considered during expert review.
Double-check every question and document before submission. Once submitted, no additions or modifications will be allowed.
Complete the payment using:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Net Banking
Challenges will be processed only after successful payment.
After submission, download and save the acknowledgement receipt and payment details for future reference.
The strongest objections usually include:
NCERT textbook references
Standard Biology, Physics, or Chemistry textbooks
Official academic publications
Research-backed references
Page number and chapter citations
Candidates should avoid uploading unsupported claims or unofficial sources.
Once the challenge window closes:
All objections are reviewed by subject experts.
Accepted challenges lead to revisions in the provisional answer key.
Revised answers apply to all candidates across all question paper sets.
The final answer key is prepared.
NEET 2026 results are generated using the final answer key.
Yes.
If a challenge is accepted, the correction will be applied uniformly to all candidates irrespective of who raised the objection. Candidates do not need to file duplicate challenges under different paper sets.
Yes. NTA has clarified that candidates will receive a full refund of ₹200 per question for every challenge accepted by the expert panel.
Before declaring the result, NTA will:
Review all challenges
Publish the Final Answer Key
Complete OMR scanning
Evaluate responses using the final answer key
The revised final answer key will be used for result preparation.
Selecting the wrong Series Code
Uploading unofficial references
Missing the challenge deadline
Not saving payment proof
Submitting objections without evidence
Challenging questions based on assumptions rather than academic sources
