Overview of NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination OMR Disclosures

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the scanned OMR answer sheets and recorded response sheets for candidates who participated in the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, conducted on 21 June 2026. This release allows candidates to verify the responses captured by the NTA system against their own physical OMR sheets.

Important Schedule and Fee Details

Steps to Access NEET UG 2026 OMR and Recorded Responses

• Visit the official NTA NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
• Locate the 'Candidate Activity' section and select 'Display of Scanned Images of OMR Answer Sheet and Recorded Response'.
• Log in using your Application Number and Password.
• Perform the mandatory OTP-based two-factor authentication sent to your registered mobile number or email.
• Download and save your scanned OMR image and the recorded response sheet for your records.

Procedure to Challenge Recorded Responses

If you identify a discrepancy between your marked response on the OMR sheet and the response recorded by the NTA system, you may file a formal objection:

1. Log in to the official candidate portal using the steps provided above.
2. Select the 'View/Challenge OMR Sheet & Recorded Responses' option.
3. Select the specific question(s) where a discrepancy exists and indicate the correct response.
4. Complete the payment of INR 200 per challenged response via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
5. Submit the challenge and ensure you download the acknowledgement page and payment receipt for future reference.

Critical Candidate Instructions

• Ensure you carefully verify your scanned OMR image before initiating a challenge.
• Only responses marked with a blue or black ballpoint pen are considered valid.
• Double-marking an option will render the response invalid and may result in negative marking per exam guidelines.
• The current window is exclusively for challenging recorded responses. Challenges to the Answer Key are no longer being accepted.
• Attempting to submit challenges based on altered or tampered OMR images may lead to disciplinary action and legal consequences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I challenge the Answer Key now?

No, the window to challenge the Provisional Answer Key closed on 2026-06-25. This current process is only for discrepancies between your marked OMR and the NTA's recorded data.

Is there a category-wise fee for the challenge?

No, the fee is set at a flat rate of INR 200 per challenged response for all candidates.