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NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF Download, Steps to Challenge

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NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF Download, Steps to Challenge

The National Testing Agency officially released the NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key as of June 3, 2025. The window to challenge the NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key is live until June 5, 11:50 PM. NEET 2025 results are expected on June 14 on neet.nta.nic.in.


The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF, marking a critical phase for over 20.8 lakh NEET 2025 aspirants. Here’s everything you need to know about accessing and challenging the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key.


Why the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF Matters


The NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF allows you to:

  1. Cross-verify answers marked during the exam (May 4, 2025)

  2. Identify potential discrepancies in the OMR sheet scanning

  3. Challenge incorrect answers before results are finalized

  4. Estimate your NEET 2025 score ahead of the June 14 result declaration


This window is your ONLY opportunity to dispute errors. Ignoring it could cost you crucial ranks in this highly competitive exam.


Also Read Addition of 1513 New UG and PG Medical Seats in 2025 Likely: DME Karnataka



How to Download the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF


Follow these steps to access the NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key:

  1. Visit the official portal: neet.nta.nic.in

  2. Click "Display OMR Answer Sheet/Challenge Answer Key."

  3. Log in using your Application Number and Password

  4. Access the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF section

  5. Download subject-wise answer keys and your OMR sheet


Your scanned OMR sheet has also been emailed to your registered ID. Cross-check it against the NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key.


Also Read NEET 2025 Safe Scores and Cut Off for MBBS at Government Colleges


Steps to Challenge the NEET 2025 Answer Key: Two-Path Process

You can file two types of challenges against the NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key. For both, a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question applies. No challenges via email or post will be accepted.

Path 1: Steps to Challenge the NEET 2025 Answer Key Correctness


Follow these Steps to challenge the NEET 2025 Answer Key if you believe NTA’s answer is wrong:

  1. Log in at neet.nta.nic.in

  2. Select "Challenge recorded response and Answer Key."

  3. Locate disputed questions in the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key

  4. Select YOUR correct option from the choices

  5. Upload evidence (textbook scans/notes) as a single PDF

  6. Click "Save your Claim" and Proceed to payment

  7. Pay ₹200 per question via Debit/Credit/Net Banking

Path 2: Steps to challenge the NEET 2025 Answer Key OMR Recording


Use these Steps to challenge the NEET 2025 Answer Key if your OMR response was misread:

  1. After logging in, select "OMR Challenge."

  2. Compare your scanned OMR sheet with the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key.

  3. Click "Challenge recorded response."

  4. Select questions with scanning errors.

  5. Under "Candidate’s Claim", pick the option you marked

  6. Submit: Pay ₹200 per question


Download challenge receipts as proof. The NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key challenge window closes on June 5, 2025.



After Challenging the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF


Once the window to challenge the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Keys closes:

  • NTA reviews all valid disputes

  • The final NTA NEET 2025 Answer Key PDF will be released.

  • Results based on the final key will be likely declared by June 14, 2025


Your NEET 2025 scorecard (releasing on results day) will determine eligibility for 1.07 lakh MBBS/BDS seats. Discrepancies resolved now could significantly improve your All India Rank (AIR).


Also Read Addition of 1513 New UG and PG Medical Seats in 2025 Likely: DME Karnataka


Why the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF Impacts Your Rank


Historical data shows that even a 10-mark change alters ranks drastically:

 

  • 650 marks: Rank shifted from 4,700 (2022) to 27,000 (2024)

  • 550 marks: Rank dropped from 49,000 (2022) to 138,000 (2024)

Challenging the NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF isn’t optional; it’s strategic. With 2025’s paper being tougher, every challenging question could recover vital marks.

The Road Ahead: From NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF to Counselling


Once the final NTA NEET 2025 Answer Key PDF is locked:

 Results at neet.nta.nic.in by June 14

 Download scorecards showing AIR, percentile, and cutoff status

 Participate in Counselling based on qualifying cutoffs (expected: UR: 100-110, OBC/SC/ST: 90-103)

The NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF challenge window is time-bound. Follow the Steps to challenge the NEET 2025 Answer Key meticulously – your medical seat could depend on it. Bookmark NTA’s portal and check daily for updates. For the official NTA NEET 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF and challenge process, visit: https://neet.nta.nic.in.

 

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