NTA NEET UG 2026 Answer Key & OMR Sheet Soon; How to Calculate Marks in NEET?
NTA will release NEET UG 2026 answer key along with response sheet and OMR sheet soon. Candidates can download NEET response sheet 2026 to check their responses and estimate scores by comparing it with answer key. Know how to calculate marks in NEET using marking scheme here. Read further to know NEET UG 2026 safe scores and updates on NEET result 2026 date and time here.
National Testing Agency will soon release NEET UG 2026 answer key along with the response sheet and OMR sheet on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test will be able to download NEET response sheet 2026. The response sheet will help students to cross-check their answers and estimate their scores before announcement of NEET 2026 result. Along with the answer key, the NEET response sheet 2026 and OMR sheet will help students to anticipate which college they might get during the counselling process.
NEET Marks Rank Predictor 2026
Students can estimate their marks using NEET rank predictor. They can use tools like NEET Marks Rank Predictor 2026 to estimate their expected rank based on their scores. As the NEET result 2026 date and time is expected soon, students have to wait as the rank list will be released after the result announcement.
Use the NEET Rank Predictor tool by Shiksha.com to predict your rank based on the expected NEET score
NEET Rank PredictorHow to Download NEET Response Sheet 2026?
Students can download NEET UG 2026 response sheet using below steps:
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the NEET response sheet 2026 download tab
- Log in using application number and password/ date of birth
- The response sheet OMR sheet is available on screen.
How to Calculate Marks in NEET?
Students can calculate their marks in NEET UG 2026 exam using the formula. Students have to understand the marking scheme first.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 marks for each correct answer |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Unanswered | 0 marks for unanswered questions |
Formula for Calculating NEET Score
Students can calculate their scores using below formula:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) – (Incorrect Answers × 1).
| For example, if you attempted 160 questions | |
| Correct: 130 questions | (130×4) = 520 |
| Incorrect: 30 questions | (30×1) = 30 |
| Final Score: | 520- 30 = 490 |
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Commonly asked questions
The NEET cut off score generally changes every year, based on the exam difficulty level. The NEET 2025 cut off score was reduced from that of 2024. Have a look at the cut off scores of NEET 2025 exam below-
Category |
NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile |
NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
UR/EWS |
50th |
686-144 |
OBC, SC, ST |
40th |
143-113 |
UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
143-127 |
OBC/SC/St-PwD |
40th |
126-113 |
The NEET 2026 cutoff will be released along with the results. The NTA will release the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference.
Category |
NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile |
NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
UR/EWS |
50th |
686-144 |
OBC, SC, ST |
40th |
143-113 |
UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
143-127 |
OBC/SC/St-PwD |
40th |
126-113 |
The NEET counselling registration fee varies for different candidate categories. For the AIQ seats and Central Universities, the fee for the General category candidates is INR 1,000 and for the SC, ST, OBC and PwD category candidates, the fee is INR 500. For participating in the NEET counselling process for Deemed Universities, the registration fee for all category candidates is INR 5,000. The registration fee is non-refundable. On the other hand, candidates will have to pay the tuition fee which is refundable. The amount for the General category candidates for the AIQ seats and Central Universities is INR 10,000. For the reserved category candidates, the amount is INR 5,000. For Deemed Universities, the tuition fee to be paid by all category candidates is INR 2,00,000. Those who would not be allotted a seat after the NEET counselling process will be refunded the tuition fee after the conclusion of the counselling rounds.
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