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NEET UG — result, answer key, OMR, RTI route (2026)
Quick answer: NEET UG conducted by NTA. Result in 30-45 days. Answer key challenge window 5-7 days at Rs 200/question (refundable). Re-evaluation NOT allowed; OMR display + objection only.
Key facts
- NEET UG conducted by NTA (replaced AIPMT in 2017)
- Single national exam
- Answer key challenge: Rs 200/question (refundable if upheld)
- OMR display: 24-hour window
- Cut-off: AIQ + state-quota separate
Step-by-step process
- Result + answer key — nta.ac.in / neet.nta.nic.in.
- OMR display + objection — 5-7 day window; Rs 200/question.
- Re-totalling within 30 days — Re-evaluation NOT allowed.
- Counselling: AIQ + state-quota separate — Multiple rounds.
- RTI for grievance — When standard channels exhausted.
Documents needed
- NEET roll number
- Aadhaar
- Application acknowledgement
- Photo ID
Common issues + how to handle
- Question dispute denied without reason — RTI for review committee composition + decision rationale.
- OMR scanning error claim — submit OMR copy + grievance + RTI.
- Cut-off appears wrong — RTI for normalisation across multiple sessions.
- Counselling allotment different from preference — RTI for allocation algorithm.
If stuck — file an RTI
Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date. 2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file. 3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline. 4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days. 5. Likely date of resolution / decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I challenge a question?
Yes — 5-7 day window with Rs 200/question (refundable). Subject Expert Committee decides.
Can I get my OMR re-checked?
No re-evaluation. Only OMR scanning grievance + re-totalling within 30 days.
NTA denying RTI on "examination process" grounds?
Post-result, exam decisions are not deliberative. Cite *Aditya Bandopadhyay v CBSE* (SC 2011).
What is the NEET cut-off score?
Varies year-to-year + category. Published with result.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: NEET UG conducted by NTA. Result in 30-45 days. Answer key challenge window 5-7 days at Rs 200/question (refundable). Re-evaluation NOT allowed; OMR display + objection only. If delayed beyond statutory timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- AI RTI Drafter: Auto-fill PIO + your case
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

