NEET UG 2026 Recorded Response Challenge: OMR Sheet, Fee and Last Date

Quick Answer

If you are reading this before 11:00 AM on 15 July 2026, you still have time to act. After that, this specific window is gone for good — NTA has stated plainly that no challenge will be entertained through any other mode of communication.

What NTA's 13 July 2026 Notice Actually Says

The National Testing Agency conducted the NEET UG 2026 re-exam on 21 June 2026 (Sunday), from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST, after the original 3 May 2026 exam was cancelled and re-conducted following a paper-leak controversy. On 13 July 2026, NTA issued a public notice titled 'Display of Scanned Images of OMR Answer Sheet and Recorded Response for NEET (UG)-2026', confirming that scanned OMR images and recorded responses are now live on the official NEET portal, and that candidates can raise an online challenge to their recorded response for a fee.

NTA has also emailed a scanned copy of the OMR answer sheet directly to the email address each candidate used at the time of NEET UG 2026 registration. If you have not seen it, check your spam or promotions folder before assuming it was not sent.

Recorded Response Challenge vs Answer Key Challenge — What Is the Difference

A Recorded Response Challenge lets you dispute what the system recorded as your answer to a question — in other words, whether NTA's system correctly captured what you actually marked on the physical OMR sheet on exam day. An Answer Key Challenge, by contrast, lets you dispute which option NTA has marked as the correct answer to a question. NTA's 13 July 2026 notice is explicit that the Answer Key Challenge for NEET UG 2026 has already concluded and will not be reopened — only Recorded Response challenges are being accepted now.

This distinction matters because the two processes solve completely different problems. A Recorded Response Challenge cannot change which answer NTA considers correct. It can only correct a mismatch between what you marked and what got recorded — a real possibility given OMR scanning errors, stray marks, or partially shaded bubbles.

Key Takeaways

• NTA's Recorded Response Challenge window for NEET UG 2026 runs from 13 July 2026 to 15 July 2026, 11:00 AM IST [NTA Public Notice, 13 July 2026].

• The fee is ₹200 per question challenged, and it is non-refundable regardless of the outcome [NTA Public Notice, 13 July 2026].

• Login requires Two-Factor Authentication — an OTP sent to your registered mobile number and a second OTP sent to your registered email address [NTA Public Notice, 13 July 2026].

• The Answer Key Challenge for NEET UG 2026 is already closed and will not be reopened — only recorded-response mismatches can be challenged now [NTA Public Notice, 13 July 2026].

• Payment is accepted only through debit card, credit card, or net banking, and must be completed by 15 July 2026, 11:00 AM IST [NTA Public Notice, 13 July 2026].

How to View Your NEET UG 2026 OMR Sheet and Recorded Response

• Visit the official NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in — do not use any third-party website that claims to show your OMR sheet.

• Log in using the candidate credentials you registered with for NEET UG 2026.

• Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number when prompted.

• Enter the second OTP sent to your registered email address to complete the Two-Factor Authentication step.

• Open the scanned OMR answer sheet and the recorded response section and compare them, question by question, against what you remember marking.

• If you find a genuine mismatch, follow the on-screen process to raise a Recorded Response Challenge for that specific question and pay the ₹200 fee before the window closes.

Should You Actually Raise a Challenge

Only if the recorded response genuinely does not match what you marked on the OMR sheet. Go through every question methodically rather than skimming — a mismatch is usually easy to spot once you compare the scanned image against your own memory of the exam, especially for questions you remember clearly. If your recorded responses match what you marked, there is nothing to challenge, and paying the fee would simply be a loss.

What Happens After 15 July 2026

NTA will review the Recorded Response challenges raised during this window internally before finalising results. NTA has not stated an exact NEET UG 2026 result date in this notice — candidates should continue to check nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in directly rather than relying on unofficial dates circulating on social media or coaching-institute channels.

For NE India Candidates: Do Not Let This Slip

A large number of NEET aspirants from Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim sit the exam at centres outside their home town, and many registered with a parent's or guardian's phone number and email rather than their own. If that is you, check with whoever's contact details are on the NEET UG 2026 application before the window closes on 15 July — the OTPs for both login and the scanned OMR email will go to those numbers and inboxes, not necessarily yours.

If you cannot access your registered mobile number or email in time, contact NTA directly on 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or write to neetug2026@nta.ac.in, rather than waiting until the last hour and hoping the problem resolves itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEET UG 2026 Recorded Response Challenge?

The Recorded Response Challenge is a window during which NEET UG 2026 candidates can view their scanned OMR answer sheet and the response the system recorded against each question, and formally dispute any question where the recorded response does not match what they actually marked. NTA opened this window on 13 July 2026 and closes it on 15 July 2026 at 11:00 AM IST.

Can I still challenge the NEET UG 2026 answer key?

No. NTA's 13 July 2026 notice states that the Answer Key Challenge for NEET UG 2026 has already concluded and will not be reopened. Only Recorded Response challenges — disputing what the system recorded as your answer, not which answer is correct — are open until 15 July 2026.

What is the fee for the NEET UG 2026 Recorded Response Challenge?

NTA charges ₹200 per question challenged. This fee is non-refundable regardless of whether the challenge is accepted or rejected, and must be paid by debit card, credit card, or net banking before the window closes.

What is the last date for the NEET UG 2026 Recorded Response Challenge?

The window closes on 15 July 2026 at 11:00 AM IST. NTA has stated that no challenge or payment will be accepted after this deadline, and none will be accepted through any mode other than the official online process.

How do I log in to check my NEET UG 2026 OMR sheet?

Log in at neet.nta.nic.in using your candidate credentials, then complete Two-Factor Authentication by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number followed by the OTP sent to your registered email address. Once verified, your scanned OMR sheet and recorded response are visible on the portal.

Will raising a Recorded Response Challenge change my NEET UG 2026 score?

Only if NTA finds an actual mismatch between what you marked on the OMR sheet and what its system recorded, and accepts your challenge. It cannot be used to argue that a different answer option should have been marked correct — that question was settled when the Answer Key Challenge closed.