NEET UG 2026: Provisional Answer Key Released with Bonus Marks for Candidates
NEET UG 2026 Answer Key Update
NEET UG 2026 Answer Key: A significant update has emerged for the 20 lakh candidates eagerly waiting for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination results. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the provisional answer key for the re-exam conducted on June 21. Remarkably, all candidates have been awarded 4 marks even before the official results are announced. One Physics question has been 'dropped' from the provisional answer key, ensuring that every candidate receives bonus marks for it.
Physics Questions and Bonus Marks
Additionally, another Physics question has provided a double advantage, as two options have been recognized as correct. Candidates who selected either of these options will also earn 4 marks. Since the exam was held in a single shift, this decision benefits all 20 lakh examinees equally. However, experts have raised concerns about the presence of incorrect questions in such a crucial exam as the NEET UG re-examination.
Details on the Physics Question
**Physics Question Yields a 4-Mark 'Jackpot'**
The provisional answer key's release for the June 21 NEET UG exam has changed the scoring for candidates. Objections were raised regarding Physics questions concerning electromagnetic waves and Vernier calipers. After review, the NTA opted to drop one Physics question. According to established rules, all candidates who appeared for the exam will receive the full 4 bonus marks for the dropped question, regardless of whether they attempted it or not.
Double Win with Two Correct Answers
**Two Correct Answers for Another Question – A Double Win**
In addition to the bonus marks, the NTA has acknowledged two different options as correct for another Physics question. Reports indicate that candidates who selected either of these options will also be awarded 4 marks. Meanwhile, candidates have pointed out that incorrect answers exist not only in Physics but also in Chemistry, Biology, and Zoology. This has led to speculation that the number of bonus marks may increase further by the time the final answer key is published.
**Opportunity to Challenge Until June 28; Fee Details**
Challenging the Answer Key
If any candidate or coaching expert believes that a question's answer in the NTA's provisional answer key is incorrect, they can submit an online objection. The deadline for challenging the NEET UG answer key is June 28, with a fee of ₹200 per question. If the objection is validated and the question is dropped, the NTA will refund the fee. The final answer key and results will be released only after this process.
Concerns Over Re-Exam Paper Quality
**Questions Raised Regarding the Re-Exam Paper**
While candidates are pleased about the bonus marks, education experts are questioning the NTA's procedures. They are inquiring how such significant oversights occurred in the preparation of the question paper, especially given the national focus on the NEET re-exam and the high-level preparations involved. This has sparked a debate regarding the flaws in the NEET UG paper-setting process, raising concerns about why an accurate and error-free question paper cannot be produced on the first attempt.