NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 OMR Answer Sheet Released: Don't Miss the Challenge Window

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the scanned OMR Answer Sheets and recorded responses for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination conducted on 21 June, 2026. If you appeared for the re-exam, you can now log in to the official NEET website, review your OMR sheet, and raise a challenge if you notice any discrepancy in the recorded responses.

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NEET UG 2026 OMR Answer Sheet and Recorded Responses Released

The NTA has uploaded the scanned images of the OMR Answer Sheets and recorded responses for candidates who appeared in the NEET UG 2026 re-examination.

To make the process easier, the scanned image of your NEET OMR Answer Sheet has also been sent to your registered email ID provided during NEET UG 2026 registration.

You can access your OMR sheet and recorded responses by logging in to the official NEET portal.

NEET UG 2026 OMR Challenge Dates

If you find any mismatch between the answers you marked on your physical OMR sheet and the responses recorded by the scanning agency, you can raise an online challenge.

How to Check Your NEET UG 2026 OMR Sheet and Recorded Responses

Follow these steps to access your OMR sheet:

Step 1: Login to the Official Portal

Visit the official NEET UG website and log in using your Application Number and Password.

You will also need to complete Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.

Step 2: Open the OMR Challenge Portal

Click on the "View/Challenge OMR Sheet & Recorded Responses" link.

You will be able to see:

• Your scanned OMR Answer Sheet
• Data fields captured from your OMR sheet
• Responses recorded by the scanning machine

Step 3: Check for Discrepancies

Carefully compare your scanned OMR sheet with the responses displayed on the portal.

If you find that a recorded response is different from what you actually marked on your OMR sheet, you can select the respective question and choose your claimed response.

NEET UG 2026 OMR Challenge Fee

To submit a challenge, you must pay a processing fee of ₹200 for each challenge.

You can pay the processing fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. 

If your challenge is found to be correct and it is confirmed that the scanning agency incorrectly recorded your response, the processing fee for that challenge will be refunded.

After completing the payment, submit your challenge and download the Acknowledgement Page for future reference.

Important Instructions Before You Raise an OMR Challenge

Before submitting a challenge, make sure you keep these important points in mind:

1. Review Your OMR Sheet Carefully

Compare the scanned OMR image with the responses displayed on the portal before submitting any objection.

2. Only Properly Darkened Responses Are Valid

Only responses where the appropriate circle has been completely darkened using a Blue or Black Ball Point Pen will be treated as valid.

3. Selected Only One Option Per Question

If more than one circle has been darkened for a question, the response will be treated as invalid and will attract negative marking according to the prescribed marking scheme.

Responses Cannot Be Changed

Once marked on the OMR sheet, a response cannot be altered. Any overwriting or modification may affect how the OMR scanner reads your answer.

4. Stray Marks Instruction

Unintended spots, partial markings, or stray marks on the OMR sheet may be interpreted incorrectly by the OMR scanner.

5. Challenges Must Be Genuine

If a challenge is found to be based on a manipulated or tampered scanned image of the OMR sheet, it will be treated as a case of Unfair Means (UFM), and appropriate action may be initiated as per the applicable rules.

NEET 2026 Re-test Answer Key Challenge Has Already Closed

The NTA has clarified that the Answer Key Challenge for NEET (UG) 2026 re-test has already concluded. At this stage, you can only challenge discrepancies related to your recorded OMR responses. No further challenges to the answer key will be accepted.

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Conclusion

Carefully review your NEET UG 2026 re-test OMR sheet and recorded responses before the challenge window closes. Raise an objection only if you find a genuine mismatch and complete the process within the prescribed deadline.

Source

NTA Official Public Notice, 13 July, 2026: click here to read.

Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per NTA, the Education Ministry, and the Government of India.