The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the evaluation of answer sheets for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with the results expected to be announced shortly, reported ANI. According to official
sources, NTA has received more than 10,000 objections to the provisional answer key, and each challenge is being reviewed carefully before the final key is released.
The nationwide re-examination for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was conducted on June 21 across India and at 14 overseas centres. The provisional answer key was released on June 25 and candidates were allowed to raise objections till June 28.
The test was re-held after the original examination was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, which is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Several arrests have been made in connection with the case.
According to the NTA, more than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the re-examination at 5,440 centres across the country and 14 centres abroad. The examination was conducted in 13 languages, including Hindi and English.
The agency said the smooth conduct of the examination was made possible through the coordinated efforts of multiple government ministries, departments and institutions.
Special arrangements were made for all candidates, including more than 10,000 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The NTA also facilitated around 81 candidates with medical conditions, including a student recovering from a road accident and another undergoing chemotherapy, ensuring they were able to take the examination.
The examination was conducted with support from several central agencies and ministries, including the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Posts, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Education. Public sector banks such as State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and UCO Bank, along with state governments and other stakeholders, also assisted in the conduct of the examination.
