NEET UG Answer Key 2026 (OUT) LIVE: NTA provisional keys out neet.nta.ac.in; challenge window opens soon

Based on early projections for NEET UG 2026, the qualifying cut-off for General/EWS category (50th percentile) is expected to be around 144–170 marks. For OBC/SC/ST categories (40th percentile), it may be around 113–143 marks. A safe score for getting a government MBBS seat is expected to be around 610–650 marks or higher.

To calculate your NEET UG 2026 score, compare your answers on the OMR sheet with the official answer key. You get 4 marks for every correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions get 0 marks. The total maximum score is 720, based on 180 questions.

The NEET UG 2026 result is expected to be released in the second week of June 2026, likely around June 13–14, 2026, on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. The exam was conducted on May 3, 2026, and the results are usually declared about one month later, along with the final answer key and scorecards.

Yes, candidates usually need to pay a non-refundable fee for each question they challenge in the NEET provisional answer key. The NTA will soon announce the NEET answer key challenge schedule and fee payment details.

The NEET UG OMR sheet shows the answers marked by the candidate in the NEET exam, which helps compare them with the official answer key.

The NEET final answer key will be released after the objection process is completed and all challenges are reviewed by NTA.

After checking the NEET UG answer key, students can calculate their expected score and wait for the official NEET result. If needed, they can also challenge any incorrect answers.

No, the released answer key is provisional. It can be challenged by students, and after review, the NEET final answer key is published.

NTA will open a NEET provisional answer key challenge window soon, allowing students to raise objections if they find any mistakes in the provisional answer key.

The NEET provisional answer key helps students compare their answers with the official solutions and estimate their expected scores before the final result is declared. The NTA released the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key on May 6, 2026. It shows that the cutoff may be higher this year because the exam was considered easier. For General category students, a safe score for government MBBS seats is expected to be around 620–650 or more. The qualifying marks are expected to be around 135–144 (50th percentile) for UR/EWS candidates.

Students can download the NEET provisional answer key from the official website neet.nta.ac.in. It is available online for all candidates who appeared for the NEET UG exam 2026.

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key. Students can now check their responses using the official key.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET 2026 provisional answer key today, May 6. Students who appeared for the NEET UG 2026 exam can download it from the official website nta.nic.in or neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET provisional answer key helps candidates check their responses and estimate their expected scores before the final result is announced. Candidates will also get a chance to raise objections if they find any discrepancies in the answer key within the given time period. The NEET provisional answer key objection window will open soon.

The NTA has released the NEET UG provisional answer key on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. The OMR sheet will be released soon, and the NEET answer key challenge window will be opened soon. 

The NEET provisional answer key has been released, while the schedule for uploading the OMR sheet and the challenge process will be announced separately.

NEET UG 2026 paper leak refers to unverified or alleged reports about question paper leaks, which are usually investigated by authorities.

The NTA official answer key for NEET 2026 will be available on nta.nic.in. By entering the valid application number, password, and secruity captcha, candidates can download their OMR sheet and NEET provisional answer key 2026.

Earlier, the NTA new notice for NEET 2026 includes important updates like exam dates, guidelines, and other official instructions for students. Now, the NTA has released the notice regarding the release of the NEET provisional answer key and the date of the objection window.

Students can check the NTA answer key for NEET 2026 on the official website nta.nic.in or neet.nta.nic.in 2026. Using a valid application number, date of birth, and security captcha, candidates can download their NEET provisional answer key.

The NEET 2026 provisional answer key, along with OMR sheets for codes 11-14, is available on the NTA website neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the NEET answer key PDF by logging in with their application number and date of birth. The NTA will soon open the NEET answer key objection window on its official website.

NTA has published the NEET UG 2026 answer key. However, the testing agency has posted on X, noting that the objection window and OMR sheets will be made available soon. 

NTA posted on the official X account and said: "Before you panic about challenging answers — you CAN'T raise objections yet. NTA will first upload your scanned OMR sheets, then open the challenge window. Dates coming soon." 

NTA has already issued the NEET answer key 2026 for all question papers on its official website at neet.nta.nic.in. Once the response sheet is issued, candidates will be able to calculate their expected NEET scores 2026. 

The NEET marking scheme 2026 is shown in the table below. 

• +4 marks for each correct answer.
• -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
• 0 marks for unattempted questions.

NTA has issued the NEET answer key 2026 for all question papers on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. However, the recorded responses of the students have not been published yet. 

Once the recorded responses are issued, candidates will be able to calculate their expected NEET scores 2026. 

Candidates can challenge the NEET provisional answer keys 2026 after the scanned OMR answer sheet is uploaded on the website. The schedule for uploading the OMR Sheet and challenge window will be notified separately, NTA said in its official notice.

The steps to download the NEET answer key 2026 are given below.

• Visit the official at neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the link for “NEET UG 2026 Answer Key.”
• Log in using your application number and password/date of birth.
• Select your question paper code (if applicable).
• Download the answer key in PDF format.
• Save and print the file for future reference.

NTA has published the NEET answer key 2026 on the official website. This is the first time NTA has issued the NEET provisional answer key 2026 so early. As per past year trends, the answer key and response sheet have been issued within three days after the exam was conducted.

NTA has issued the NEET answer key 2026 on the official website today. However, the response sheet has not been issued yet. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the NEET 2026 answer key along with the response sheet on the official website, neet.nta.ac.in, soon.

Check the NEET UG 2026 qualifying marks given below:

According to the previous years’ trends, candidates can get an idea of safe scores (expected) for MBBS admission:

Candidates found the NEET UG 2026 easier than last year. Overall, the paper was rated easy, but candidates found the Biology section a little time-consuming.

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The highest NEET UG cut-offs were for MBBS and BDS admissions in 2024, with 162 for unreserved category candidates.

Check the NEET UG year-wise difficulty level given below:

Check the past years' category-wise NEET UG cut-off marks below:

The NEET UG examination is a primary gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other allied medical programmes in government and private institutions across the country.

Check the list of the top 10 medical colleges in India as per NIRF 2025 rankings below:

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will administer the NEET UG counselling 2026.

Nearly 22.79 lakh candidates appeared for NEET UG 2026. As per the reaction, the exam was easy, with Biology being the most difficult part.

According to the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong response. No marks will be given for unanswered questions.

Yes, students who will appear for the compartment category can apply for the NEET exam 2026, but they have to produce the 12th class pass certificate and obtain the required percentage of marks.

Yes, the scores obtained by the aspirants in Class 12 will be considered for the eligibility criteria for the NEET UG 2026 examination.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET UG 2026 on May 3, 2026. The authority will soon issue the NEET UG 2026 result.

Check the NEET 2026 expected cutoff marks for General for Government Colleges below:

Addressing the buzz and videos doing rounds on social media claiming a paper leak over WhatsApp, NTA posted on X, calling it fake and baseless. The post on platform X reads, "This is fake. NTA is getting it investigated. We have details of where the question paper with the ID on watermark was issued and to which student. If someone has faked this video, legal action will be taken with proper enquiry."

Check the list of factors affecting the NEET 2026 expected cutoff for the general below:

1. Difficulty Level of the Exam
2. Number of Candidates Appearing
3. Overall Performance of Candidates
4. Availability of Medical Seats
5. Reservation Policy

NEET UG 2026 will feature two types of cut-offs: the qualifying cut-off and the admission cut-off. The qualifying cut-off is the minimum score needed to pass the exam; however, achieving it does not guarantee admission to a medical college.

NTA conducted the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3 from 2 pm to 5 pm for approximately 22.79 lakh MBBS and BDS aspirants.

Check the previous year NEET Cutoff for General below:

NEET UG 2026 answer key will be issued soon on its official website, neet.nta.ac.in

Going by past trends, a NEET 2026 score of 650 or higher can greatly boost your chances of getting into a government medical college. However, even with a slightly lower score in NEET 2026, you may still have strong admission prospects in both government and private medical colleges, depending on your category.

The NEET UG marking scheme 2026 is shown in the table below.  

NEET UG 2026 last year's closing rank for AIIMS Delhi is shown in the table below. 

The MCC round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka colleges are shown in the table below. 

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct NEET UG counselling using NEET 2026 scores, covering 15% of All India Quota seats in government colleges and all seats in deemed and central universities, as well as institutions like ESIC, AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER.

The testing agency is yet to announce the official date and time for the release of the NEET UG 2026 answer key. Once the provisional answer key is published, candidates will be able to download it from the official website.

More than 22 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET UG 2026 exam this year.

The steps to download the NEET UG answer key 2026 are given below.

• Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on "NEET UG 2026 Answer Key" on the homepage.
• Enter the required credentials 
• Download the answer key and OMR response sheet. 

NTA will publish the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer keys along with the response sheet of candidates soon. Students will have an opportunity to challenge the answer key soon on neet.nta.ac.in.

The good score required for NEET UG 2026 for types of medical colleges is shown in the table below. 

As per the NEET UG marking scheme 2026, candidates will be given four marks for every correct answer and negative marking for one mark will be done for incorrect responses. 

The NTA will declare the NEET exam result soon on its official website. The NEET 2026 scorecard will include information about candidates' scores in the entrance exam, their AIR, and category.

Check the NEET UG 2025 MBBS cutoffs for Arunachal Pradesh counselling below:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 answer key soon on its official website, neet.nta.ac.in.

Check the UP NEET UG Round 3 cut-offs (Special Stray + Stray Round) below:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 result soon on its official website, neet.nta.ac.in.

Check the UP NEET UG Round 3 cut-offs, with most government seats nearing closure below:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 result soon on its official website, neet.nta.ac.in.

Check the UP NEET UG Round 2 Cut-offs slightly across government colleges below:

The minimum age for NEET 2026 is 17 years as of December 31, 2026, and there is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET exam 2026.

Check the top government MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh closed at the lowest NEET ranks.

Candidates can estimate their NEET UG 2026 rank by using Careers360’s AI rank predictor 2026. They will have to search online for the “Careers360 NEET Rank Predictor 2026” tool, input their estimated NEET score, fill in the required details, and verify their mobile number and email ID. Then click on the “Predict My Rank” button.

Check the previous year Maharashtra government medical colleges' MBBS cut-offs below: 

The NEET UG 2025 cut-off for Maharashtra private colleges is given in the table below:

The AIQ for NEET counselling 2026 includes the following:

• 15% MBBS/BDS Seats of States
• 100% MBBS/BDS Seats of BHU
• 100% MBBS Seats of AIIMS across India
• All India Quota of JIPMER (Puducherry/ Karaikal)
• All India Quota seats of AMU/ DU/ VMMC/ ABVIMS
• All India Quota Seats of Faculty of Dentistry (Jamia Millia Islamia)
• All India Quota Seats of ESIC

Check the Maharashtra BAMS & BHMS Cut-Offs 2026 for Government and government-aided colleges (Combined) below:

Factors affecting NEET 2026 cut-off include increased competition, an easier-to-moderate paper difficulty, and limited government seat availability

Candidates can check the expected NEET 2026 Cut-offs for other AIIMS below:

Check the expected NEET UG 2026 Cut-off for AIIMS Delhi below:

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will administer the NEET UG counselling based on NEET 2026 scores for 15% of all AIQ seats in government colleges and 100% for deemed/central universities, ESIC/AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER.

Check the previous year category-wise NEET UG 2025 cut-off table for Karnataka colleges of round 1 counselling here.

No mark is provided or deducted for unanswered questions. Check the NEET UG 2026 marking scheme below:

After checking the NEET UG 2026 answer key PDF, candidates can calculate their probable scores using the official NEET marking scheme. The formula to estimate the expected score is-

NEET score = (4 × number of correct responses) – (1 × number of incorrect responses)

The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the NEET UG 2026 soon on the official website.

Top institutions, including AIIMS Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College, and other premier government colleges, generally require very high scores. While Mid-tier government colleges may accept scores in the 600–650 range, newer or less competitive colleges may have cut-offs around 550–600

As per the previous years’ trends, candidates can get an idea of safe scores for MBBS admission.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the NEET examination every year.

Check the NEET UG 2026 qualifying marks.

After qualifying the NEET 2026 exam, candidates will be able to participate in counselling conducted by MCC and state authorities for seat allocation.

The NEET UG 2026 examination is required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BVSc and AH courses.

The official date and time for the NEET UG 2026 results and final answer key have not been announced. In previous years, results were typically declared in the second week of June. The NEET AIQ ranks, along with the cut-offs for both government and private medical colleges across India, will be released along with the results.

The last year's NEET UG cutoffs 2026 for the last academic session is shown in the table below. 

NTA will publish the NEET UG 2026 answer key soon at neet.nta.ac.in.

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The NEET UG seats granted every year for MBBS admissions is shown in the table below.  

As per the NEET UG 2026 marking scheme, each correct answer was awarded four marks, while one mark was deducted for every wrong response. The exam included 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions, making a total of 720 marks.

NTA conducted the NEET UG 2026 exam for 22.79 lakh candidates. As per the NEET UG marking scheme 2026, candidates will be awarded four marks for every correct answer and one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 

NEET UG 2026 previous year's cutoffs for AIIMS institutes are shown in the table below. 

The closing ranks for AIIMS institutions are shown in the table below. 

Leading institutions like AIIMS Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College, and other top government medical colleges usually demand very high scores, often exceeding 680. Mid-level government colleges may have cut-offs in the 600–650 range, while newer or less competitive institutions might accept scores between 550 and 600.

Since government MBBS seats are limited and highly sought after, candidates typically need strong scores to secure admission. For general category students, a score above 620 is often regarded as a safe benchmark for getting into a government medical college.

Candidates who were not able to do well in NEET UG 2026 must explore different academic and career paths.  Medical courses like BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSc Nursing, Physiotherapy, and paramedical continue to offer good career prospects, especially with the rising demand for healthcare professionals across the country.  Also, students can try to score well in the NEET exam in the next year to increase their chances for admission. 

NEET Good Score 2026 | Based on previous years’ trends, scoring 650 or above in NEET can significantly improve your chances of securing a seat in a government medical college. However, even with a slightly lower score in NEET 2026, you can still have good opportunities for admission to both government and private medical colleges, depending on your category.

What is a good score in NEET 2026? Rank trends for AIIMS, JIPMER, government, private medical colleges

Candidates belonging to the General and EWS categories are required to secure at least the 50th percentile in NEET UG 2026 exams, while those belonging to the OBC, SC, and ST categories must achieve at least the 40th percentile.

To access the NEET answer key, candidates can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of NEET at neet.nta.ac.in
• Click on the NEET UG 2026 answer key link
• Enter login credentials and then submit
• The NEET answer key will appear on the screen
• Download the answer key
• Match responses with recorded answers

NTA conducted NEET UG 2026 exam for over 22.79 lakh students across 522 centres in India and 14 centres abroad for MBBS and BDS aspirants.

The NTA will issue the NEET UG answer key 2026 soon. As per the marking scheme, candidates will get 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong response, confirming the presence of negative marking. No marks will be awarded for unanswered questions.

The cutoff for over the years for the NEET 2026 are:

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Last year, UP NEET UG counselling round 1, MBBS admissions in top government colleges closed at comparatively competitive ranks. ESIC Medical College, Noida (Unreserved category) recorded an opening rank of 7,449 and a closing rank of 11,743. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai (Unreserved category), saw its opening rank at 8,388 and the closing rank at 13,489.

To use Careers360’s AI rank predictor 2026, aspirants can follow the steps given below:

• Search online for the “Careers360 NEET Rank Predictor 2026” tool
• Open the link provided on medicine.careers360.com/neet-rank-predictor
• Input your estimated NEET score based on the official or unofficial answer key
• Fill in the required details; an OTP will be sent to your mobile number
• Verify your mobile number by entering the received OTP
• Provide a valid email ID and complete email OTP verification
• Click on the “Predict My Rank” button
• View your estimated NEET rank and percentile displayed on the screen

According to the marking scheme, each correct answer carries 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response, reflecting the negative marking system. No score is given for unanswered questions.

To access the NEET answer key, candidates can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of NEET at neet.nta.ac.in
• Click on the NEET UG 2026 answer key link
• Enter login credentials and then submit
• The NEET answer key will appear on the screen
• Download the answer key
• Match responses with recorded answers