The National Testing Agency (NTA) ended the online challenge period for the NEET UG 2026 re‑examination answer key at 11:50 PM on 28 June 2026. The deadline applied to objections submitted through the official NEET website neet.nta.nic.in.
The provisional answer key for the NEET UG 2026 re‑examination was made public on 25 June 2026, three days after the re‑exam held on 21 June 2026. The NTA announced that the online objection window would close at 11:50 PM on 28 June 2026, after which no further challenges could be accepted [1][2].
The National Testing Agency, the central body responsible for conducting NEET UG, issued the notice and managed the objection process. Candidates who appeared for the re‑examination were required to log into neet.nta.nic.in, review the provisional answer key, and submit any objections within the specified timeframe [1][3].
Timeline and Procedure for Answer Key Objections
The provisional answer key was released on 25 June 2026, providing candidates a three‑day window to examine each question and mark discrepancies. The NTA’s official communication outlined that objections must be entered online, detailing the question number, the contested answer, and supporting justification [2].
Students accessed the objection portal using their registration details. The platform recorded each submission and generated a reference number for verification. The NTA stipulated that only one objection per question would be considered, and duplicate entries from the same candidate would be rejected [3].
Students accessed the objection portal using their registration details.
The closure of the objection window at 11:50 PM on 28 June 2026 marked the final opportunity for candidates to influence the final answer key. After the deadline, the NTA proceeded to review all submitted objections, compile a revised answer key, and publish the final results in accordance with its standard operating procedures [1][4].
Immediate Impact on Candidates and Institutions
NTA Closes Online Objection Window for NEET UG 2026 Re‑Exam Answer Key
With the objection period now closed, candidates who intended to challenge any answer must await the final answer key, which will be released after the NTA completes its review. The inability to submit further objections means that the provisional key will serve as the basis for the final evaluation, subject only to the NTA’s internal verification [2].
Educational institutions, coaching centers, and state counseling authorities will base seat allocation and merit list calculations on the final answer key once issued. The closure ensures that the timeline for result declaration proceeds without further extensions, aligning with the NTA’s schedule for releasing NEET UG 2026 outcomes [3].
Students are advised to monitor the official NEET portal for the publication of the final answer key and subsequent result announcements. The deadline’s enforcement underscores the importance of adhering to NTA’s procedural timelines for future examinations and objection processes [4].
What: NTA closed the online objection window for the NEET UG 2026 re‑exam answer key.
Educational institutions, coaching centers, and state counseling authorities will base seat allocation and merit list calculations on the final answer key once issued.
When: Deadline was 11:50 PM on 28 June 2026; provisional key released 25 June 2026; re‑exam held 21 June 2026.
Impact: Candidates can no longer submit challenges; final results will be based on the reviewed answer key.
Sources
Re‑NEET UG 2026 answer key objection deadline ends today at 11:50 PM; apply here – Times of India
NEET UG objection window closes today — 28 June: How to challenge answer key before deadline – Mint
Re‑NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Objection Window Closing Tomorrow – Times Now News
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) – Official NTA Website
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