Re-NEET Answer Key 2026 Delay: Does NTA take longer this time? This is what we know

Candidates who appeared for the new NEET UG 2026 exam on June 21 are still waiting for the provisional answer key. Till date NTA has not issued any notification regarding Re-NEET answer key release date. Although there is no confirmation from the NTA, previous years provide some indication of the usual schedule.The answer key is among the most awaited documents after the exam as it helps candidates compare their answers with the official answers and estimate their likely scores before the final results are declared.NEET UG 2026, which was cancelled, was held on May 3 and the provisional answer key was released on May 6. In 2025, NEET UG was conducted on May 4 and the provisional answer key was released on June 3, 30 days later. In the year 2024, the exam was held on May 5 and the provisional answer key was released on May 29, a gap of 24 days. Based on these trends, candidates can expect the Re-NEET answer key to be released anytime.Once released, candidates will be able to download both the provisional answer key and their answer sheets from the official NEET website. This will allow them to match their answers with the official answers and calculate their likely scores.The provisional answer key will also open the objection process. Candidates who believe that any answer is incorrect can challenge it online by paying the prescribed fee and submitting the supporting documents.NTA will review all objections through subject matter experts. If any challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised before the final version is published.Till then candidates are advised to check NEET official portal regularly for updates regarding answer key release and objection window.