Important update for all NEET aspirants — the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Re-NEET 2026 provisional answer key, bringing key changes that may impact candidate scores.

Major Updates in Provisional Answer Key

As per the latest information, one question from the Chemistry section has been dropped, while a question from the Physics section has been found to have two correct answers.

Bonus Marks for Dropped Question

Candidates will be awarded +4 bonus marks for the dropped question. This benefit applies to all candidates who appeared for the Re-NEET 2026 examination, regardless of whether the question was attempted or not.

Question-Wise Bonus Distribution (Physics)

The dropped question varies across different test booklet codes. Below are the details:  

Two Correct Options Identified

In another Physics question, NTA has accepted two correct options. Candidates who have selected either of the correct answers will be awarded full marks.

Details are as follows:

Candidates who selected incorrect options or left the question unanswered will not receive marks for this question.

What is a Dropped Question?

A dropped question refers to a question that is removed from evaluation due to errors or ambiguity. As per NTA rules, all candidates are awarded full marks for such questions to ensure fairness.

Impact on Total Marks

Despite these changes, the total marks for Re-NEET 2026 remain 720. The addition of bonus marks will only impact individual scores and not the overall exam structure.

Conclusion

Students are advised to carefully check the provisional answer key and wait for the final results before making any admission-related decisions. Further updates from NTA are expected after the objection window closes.