The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the scanned OMR Answer Sheets and Recorded Responses for candidates who appeared in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination conducted on 21 June 2026.

This is an important step in the result process, allowing candidates to review how their OMR sheet was scanned and compare the recorded responses with the answers they actually marked during the examination. If any discrepancy is found, candidates can raise an online challenge within the prescribed timeline.

📢 What Has NTA Released?

NTA has uploaded:

• Scanned OMR Answer Sheet
• Recorded Responses
• Online OMR Challenge Facility

Candidates can access these using their login credentials on the official NEET portal. Additionally, the scanned OMR sheet has been sent to the registered email address provided during NEET UG 2026 registration. To enhance security, access requires Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using an OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email.

📅 Important Dates

Candidates should complete the process before the deadline to avoid missing the challenge window.

📝 How to Check Your NEET UG 2026 OMR Sheet

Follow these steps:

Step 1

Visit the official NEET website.

Step 2

Log in using:

• Application Number
• Password

Step 3

Complete the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.

Step 4

Click “View/Challenge OMR Sheet & Recorded Responses.”

Step 5

Compare the scanned OMR sheet with the responses displayed by the system.

These steps are detailed in the official workflow issued by NTA.

🔍 When Should You Raise an OMR Challenge?

Candidates should raise a challenge only if they notice:

• A mismatch between the answer marked on the physical OMR sheet and the response recorded by the scanning system.
• Incorrect capture of important data fields such as Roll Number, Booklet Number, or Set Code.

The challenge facility is only for discrepancies in the scanned OMR or recorded responses. It is not an answer key challenge, which has already concluded.

💳 OMR Challenge Fee

For each individual challenge:

• Processing Fee: ₹200 per challenge.

The annexure also explains that if a challenge is found to be correct because the scanning agency incorrectly captured the response, the fee is refundable. Payment can be made online through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

📌 Important Instructions from NTA

Candidates should remember:

• Carefully review the scanned OMR image before submitting any challenge.
• Only responses marked by completely darkening one circle with a blue or black ballpoint pen are considered valid.
• Multiple darkened circles for a single question will be treated as invalid and may attract negative marking.
• Responses already marked on the OMR sheet cannot be altered.
• Stray marks, overwriting, or tampering can affect OMR scanning.
• Challenges should be submitted only after comparing the scanned OMR image with the portal’s recorded responses.
• Submitting manipulated or tampered OMR images may be treated as Unfair Means (UFM) and can result in disciplinary or legal action. These instructions are listed in the notice’s final page.

🎯 Tips Before Submitting an OMR Challenge

✔ Compare every answer carefully.

✔ Challenge only genuine discrepancies.

✔ Keep payment confirmation safely.

✔ Download the acknowledgement page after submission.

✔ Submit before the deadline.

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Final Thoughts

The release of the NEET UG 2026 Scanned OMR Answer Sheet and Recorded Responses gives candidates an important opportunity to verify that their responses have been accurately captured.

Students should carefully review their OMR sheet, compare it with the recorded responses, and submit a challenge only if there is a genuine discrepancy. Acting within the prescribed deadline and following the official procedure will help ensure that any valid issue is properly addressed.