Today is the last day to challenge the NEET UG answer key by 11:50 PM. The NEET UG 2025 provisional answer key was released on 3 June 2025, by the NTA. Candidates can view the provisional answer key at the official NEET UG website (neet.nta.nic.in) after logging into their respective accounts by putting their application number, password, and security pin or date of birth.
The NTA has published not only the answer key but also scanned copies of candidates' OMR sheets and their recorded answers. This allows candidates to compare their marked responses with the provisional key.
Key Points to Remember
Deadline: The window to challenge the provisional answer key closes today, on 5 June 2025. After this date and time, the NTA will not accept any objections.
Fee: Candidates need to pay a fee of INR 200 for every question that they want to object to, which is non-refundable.
No Offline Submissions: All challenges must be submitted online through the official portal; no offline or email submissions will be accepted.
No Individual Feedback: Candidates will not receive individual notifications regarding the status of their challenges.
Why Challenge NEET UG 2025 Answer Key?
The NEET UG 2025 provisional answer key is not the final answer key. The NTA provides a limited window, from 3 June to 5 June 2025, for candidates to challenge any discrepancies they find in the answer key or their recorded responses. Therefore, if a candidate believes that a particular answer in the provisional key is incorrect or if there is an error in the recorded response, they have the right to raise an objection.
How to Challenge the NEET UG 2025 Answer Key
Below are the steps to challenge the NEET UG 2025 answer:
Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA at neet.nta.nic.in and click on the link for the provisional answer key challenge.
Step 2: Enter your credentials to log in.
Step 3: Review both the provisional answer key and your OMR sheet or recorded response.
Step 4: Choose the specific question(s) you wish to challenge. For each question, select the correct answer as per your understanding and provide a justification.
Step 5: Upload supporting evidence in PDF format to substantiate your claim.
Step 6: Pay a fee of INR 200 per question challenged using a credit card, debit card, or net banking. The candidate must note that the fee is completely non-refundable.
Step 7: After submitting your challenge, download and save the receipt for future reference.
What Happens Next?
After the challenge window closes, an expert committee appointed by NTA will review all submitted objections. Following this evaluation, the NTA will publish the final answer key. This final answer key will not be subject to any further challenges and will determine the results. The NEET UG 2025 results are expected to be announced on 14 July 2025, coinciding with the release of the final answer key.
