The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NEET UG 2025 Answer Key on its website neet.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key, NTA has also made available individual response sheets (OMR) and the facility to raise objections.
This is a crucial moment for the over 24 lakh NEET aspirants who appeared for the exam on May 5, 2025, and are now anxiously awaiting their scores.
Let’s break down what the NEET answer key means, how to access it, and how students can challenge discrepancies.
What Is the NEET Answer Key?
The NEET answer key is an official document released by NTA that contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the NEET UG 2025 exam. It helps students:
- Estimate their probable score
- Analyze their performance
- Identify any errors in the official evaluation
How to Download NEET Answer Key & OMR Sheet
Candidates can follow these steps to download the official documents:
- Go to the official website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “NEET UG 2025 Answer Key” link
- Log in using your application number and date of birth
- Download:
- NEET UG 2025 Answer Key PDF
- NEET UG 2025 OMR Response Sheet
Pro Tip by AcademyCheck: Always compare your marked answers with the official key and keep a screenshot of your OMR sheet for records.
Raise Objections to Answer Key (If Needed)
If you spot any incorrect answers in the official key, you can challenge them. Here's how:
- Visit: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ option
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload proper justification/supporting documents
- Pay the fee of ₹200 per question
🕒 Deadline: You must submit objections within the window mentioned on the portal. No challenges will be accepted after that.
How to Calculate Your NEET 2025 Score
Use this formula to estimate your score:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) – (Wrong Answers × 1)
- Total Questions: 180
- Max Marks: 720
- No negative marking for unattempted questions
What Happens Next?
Once the answer key challenge window closes:
- NTA will review all challenges
- If valid, they will revise the key accordingly
- Final NEET 2025 Answer Key will be released
- NEET Result 2025 will be declared shortly after, likely mid-June 2025
AcademyCheck’s Advice for NEET Aspirants
- Stay calm and don’t panic if your expected score is lower than cut-offs — counselling rounds still hold chances
- Start researching colleges and likely cutoffs in your category
- Explore alternate medical paths like BDS, BHMS, BAMS, or even paramedical careers
- Bookmark AcademyCheck for updates on NEET counselling, seat matrix, college reviews, and more
