The National Testing Agency (NTA) will officially released the provisional answer key and OMR sheets for NEET 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their response sheets and the answer key to estimate their NEET 2025 scores.
The NTA will soon released the official answer key and OMR response sheets for the NEET UG 2025 examination. This is your first major checkpoint before the NEET 2025 Result — where you get to see your performance, calculate your expected marks, and even challenge any wrong answers published by NTA.
- Want to know your NEET 2025 score even before the result?
- Afraid, NTA made a mistake in checking your paper?
- Don’t let one wrong answer cost you your MBBS seat!
This article will guide you on how to download your answer key and OMR sheet, calculate your expected score, and challenge wrong answers (if any) — all in simple steps.
How to Download NEET 2025 OMR Sheet and Answer Key
- Visit the official NTA NEET website: exams.nta.ac.in/NEET
- Click on the link for the OMR Sheet and Answer Key.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Download and save your OMR sheet and the provisional answer key.
Steps to Challenge the Provisional Answer Key
If you find any discrepancies in the answer key, you can challenge it by following these steps:
- Login to the NTA NEET website using your credentials.
- Select the questions you wish to challenge.
- Provide supporting documents or references for your challenge.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question challenged.(Medicodrive)
Note: The window to challenge the answer key is open for a limited period. Ensure you submit your challenges before the deadline mentioned on the official website.
How to Calculate Your Estimated NEET 2025 Score
To estimate your NEET 2025 score, use the following marking scheme:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- Unanswered: 0 marks
Formula:
Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) - (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)
Example:
If you have 150 correct answers and 30 incorrect ones:
(150 × 4) - (30 × 1) = 600 - 30 = 570
This estimated score can help you to check your performance and predict your potential All India Rank (AIR).
OMR Sheet and Answer Key Review
- Identifying any issue can help you challenge incorrect answers.
- Estimating your score help you to predict dream colleges.
- Understanding your NEET performance can guide your preparation for counseling.
Stay tuned to MedicoDrive for the latest updates on NEET 2025 results and counseling procedures. For more detailed information and updates, visit the official NTA NEET website: exams.nta.ac.in/NEET
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