NEET UG 2026 Updates: NTA Rejects Leak Claims, Answer Key Soon, Cut-Offs Expected
With the NEET UG 2026 now concluded, candidates are awaiting the release of the provisional answer key by the National Testing Agency, expected soon on its official website. Conducted on May 3 for nearly 22.79 lakh aspirants, the exam is a crucial gateway for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India.
Once released, the answer key will allow students to estimate their scores using the official marking scheme and get an idea of their potential All India Rank, according to a careers360 news report.
NEET UG 2026 will have two cut-offs: the qualifying cut-off, which determines eligibility, and the admission cut-off, which decides actual seat allotment. While clearing the qualifying marks is essential, admission depends on ranks, seat availability, and category. Candidates will also be given an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key within a specified window before final results are declared. Based on past trends, top institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh remain among the most competitive choices for high-ranking candidates.
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