Result timeline: NEET UG 2026 re-exam results are expected in July after finalising the answer key post-objection review.

Objection deadline: Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key until June 28 by paying a fee of Rs 200 per question.

Refund update: NTA has reopened the window for candidates to confirm or correct bank details to receive refunds for the cancelled May 3 exam.

Final hours for answer key challenges

The NTA will close the NEET UG 2026 re-exam provisional answer key objection window at 11:50 pm on June 28. Candidates can submit challenges only through the official portal, paying Rs 200 per question, with refunds for accepted objections. This step is critical as the final answer key will directly determine the calculation of scores and ranks. India.com + 4

Key points for NEET UG 2026 answer key challenges

Objections must be submitted online; email, fax, or post challenges are not accepted.

Challenges apply only to your Question Paper Series Code; no duplicate submissions needed.

If a challenge is accepted, the provisional answer key is revised for all candidates.

The Rs 200 processing fee per question is refunded if the challenge is accepted.

Individual OMR response sheets will be released separately after scanning is completed.

Result expected sooner than past years

While past NEET UG results have sometimes taken over a month post-exam, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh has indicated the 2026 re-exam results will be released earlier to avoid counselling delays. The re-test on June 21 was conducted smoothly across 5,440 centres with no leak-related complaints, potentially allowing for a faster evaluation timeline compared to previous disrupted years