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NEET UG 2026: NTA Opens Window to View Scanned OMR Sheet and Challenge Recorded Responses
The National Testing Agency has issued an important public notice for NEET UG 2026 candidates regarding the display of scanned OMR answer sheets and recorded responses. This notice applies to candidates who appeared for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination held on 21 June 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
According to the notice, NTA has uploaded the scanned images of OMR answer sheets and recorded responses on the official NEET UG website. Candidates can now log in using their credentials to view their scanned OMR sheet and recorded responses.
A scanned copy of the OMR answer sheet has also been sent to the registered email address provided by candidates during NEET UG 2026 registration.
Challenge Window for Recorded Responses
Candidates who find any discrepancy between the answers marked on their physical OMR sheet and the responses recorded by the scanning system can raise an online challenge.
The response challenge window is open from:
Start Date: 13 July 2026
End Date: 15 July 2026, up to 11:00 AM
Candidates must complete the challenge process within the given time. No challenge will be accepted after the deadline.
Processing Fee
For each recorded response challenge, candidates have to pay a processing fee of ₹200 per response challenge.
The main notice mentions this fee as non-refundable. However, the annexure states that if the candidate’s claim is verified and it is established that the scanning agency made an error, the fee may be refunded. Therefore, candidates should carefully read the official instructions on the portal before submitting and paying for any challenge.
Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI, as applicable on the portal.
Two-Factor Authentication for Security
To ensure data security and privacy, NTA has implemented a Two-Factor Authentication system.
Candidates will need to log in using their application number and password. After that, they will be asked to enter an OTP sent to their registered mobile number and email ID before accessing the scanned OMR sheet and recorded responses.
How to Challenge Recorded Responses
Candidates should follow these steps:
First, visit the official NEET UG website and log in using the application number and password.
Second, complete the two-factor authentication using the OTP received on the registered mobile number and email ID.
Third, click on the link for viewing or challenging the OMR sheet and recorded responses.
Fourth, carefully compare the scanned image of the physical OMR sheet with the recorded responses shown on the portal.
Fifth, select only those questions where the recorded response does not match the answer actually marked on the OMR sheet.
Sixth, pay the required processing fee and submit the challenge.
Finally, download and print the acknowledgement page for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must carefully review the scanned image of their OMR answer sheet before submitting any challenge.
Only responses marked by completely darkening the appropriate circle using a blue or black ballpoint pen will be treated as valid responses.
If more than one circle is marked for a question, the response may be treated as invalid and may attract negative marking as per the applicable marking scheme.
Once a response has been marked on the OMR sheet, it cannot be changed. Any overwriting, alteration or attempt to modify the marked response may affect scanner reading.
Stray marks, partial markings or unintended marks on the OMR sheet may be incorrectly interpreted by the scanner.
NTA has clearly stated that the response recorded by the OMR scanner is based only on the markings made by the candidate on the OMR answer sheet.
Candidates should submit a challenge only after comparing the scanned OMR image with the response displayed on the portal.
If any challenge is submitted on the basis of a manipulated or tampered scanned OMR image, the matter may be treated as unfair means and appropriate action, including debarring or legal proceedings, may be initiated as per rules.
Answer Key Challenge Already Closed
The notice also clarifies that the answer key challenge process has already been concluded. No further challenge to the answer key will be accepted at this stage.
This current window is only for challenging recorded OMR responses, not for challenging the answer key.
Helpline Details
For clarification related to NEET UG 2026, candidates can contact NTA through the helpline numbers:
011-40759000
011-69227700
Candidates can also email at:
Conclusion
This is an important opportunity for NEET UG 2026 candidates to verify their scanned OMR answer sheet and recorded responses. Students should not panic, but they must carefully check every recorded response against the actual OMR marking.
If there is a genuine mismatch, candidates should raise the challenge through the official portal before 15 July 2026, 11:00 AM.
Students are advised to follow only official NTA updates and avoid misinformation.
