After June 21 Re-Exam, NTA Opens NEET-UG Answer Challenge Process for Aspirants

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday released the scanned images of NEET-UG answer sheets (OMR sheets) and recorded responses, allowing candidates to verify their answers and raise objections against any discrepancies. The move comes after the medical entrance examination was re-conducted on June 21 following the cancellation of the earlier test amid allegations of a paper leak.

According to NTA officials, scanned copies of the OMR sheets and responses have been uploaded on the agency’s official website. The same details have also been sent to candidates on their registered email addresses. Students who find any error or disagreement with the recorded responses can submit challenges until July 15 .

Under the challenge mechanism, candidates will have to log in through their registered credentials and review the responses displayed by NTA. If they believe any response has been incorrectly recorded or evaluated, they can submit an objection by selecting the relevant question and providing supporting justification. A fee of ₹200 per challenged response will be applicable, and the amount will have to be paid online while submitting the objection.

The NTA will examine all challenges received within the stipulated period before preparing the final result. The decision taken by the agency after reviewing objections will be considered final.

The re-conducted NEET-UG exam was held on June 21 after the original examination faced controversy over allegations of irregularities and paper leakage. NEET-UG is among India’s largest competitive examinations, attracting nearly 25 lakh aspirants every year for admission to undergraduate medical and allied healthcare courses.

The examination serves as the gateway to approximately 1.08 lakh MBBS seats across the country, including around 56,000 seats in government medical colleges and nearly 52,000 seats in private medical institutions . Apart from MBBS admissions, NEET-UG scores are also used for entry into courses such as Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and undergraduate programmes in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha offered by recognised institutions.