Point-Wise Guide
1. What Happened Today?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shared the early version of the answer sheet for the NEET UG 2025 exam.
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Along with this, they have also released:
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The OMR answer sheets filled by each student.
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The recorded responses, which means the answers selected or marked by the students.
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2. What Is a Provisional Answer Sheet?
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A provisional answer key is a draft version of the correct answers to the exam questions.
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It’s not the final list—it may change if errors are found.
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Students are allowed to check this version and challenge any answers they think are incorrect.
3. Why Is the Provisional Key Important?
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It helps students:
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Compare their answers with the key.
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Get an idea of their expected marks.
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Spot any mistakes in the official key.
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Raise objections if needed.
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4. What Is an OMR Sheet?
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OMR stands for Optical Mark Recognition—it is the sheet where students mark their answers during the exam.
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These are now scanned and uploaded on the official website.
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Students can now see exactly what they marked on the da 5. What Are Recorded Responses?
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These are the answers saved by the system during the exam.
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They show the exact options chosen by the student.
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If a student feels their marked answers were wrongly recorded, they can now check and report the mistake.
6. Where to Find These Documents?
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Visit the official website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET
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Log in using:
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Your application number
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Your date of birth
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You will find:
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Draft answer sheet
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OMR scanned copy
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Recorded responses
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7. How to Match Your Answers?
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Download the answer key and your OMR sheet.
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Compare your selected answers with the official ones.
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Note the number of:
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Correct answers (+4 marks)
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Wrong answers (-1 mark)
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Unanswered questions (0 marks)
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8. How to Raise Objections?
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If you believe a question has the wrong answer in the key, you can challenge it.
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You must:
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Go to the "Key Challenge" section on the website.
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Select the question number you want to challenge.
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Upload proof or explanation for your claim.
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Pay a small fee (usually ₹200 per question).
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If your objection is found correct, the answer key will be updated, and your marks will be corrected.
9. Important Dates to Remember
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Release of Provisional Key: Already done
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Last Date to Challenge: Usually 2–3 days after key release
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Final Answer Key Release: After challenges are reviewed
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Result Declaration: Soon after final key is published
10. Why Students Should Take This Seriously
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Many students miss checking the answer key, thinking it's not important.
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But this is your only chance to correct any possible error before final results.
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A single question mistake could change your rank and admission chance.
11. Expected Cut-Off and Results
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Based on the answer key, students can calculate expected scores.
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This helps predict:
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Whether you cross the NEET cut-off
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Whether you're eligible for MBBS/BDS counselling
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However, final results will be declared after NTA makes changes, if any, based on student feedback.
12. What Happens After This?
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After checking and fixing the answer key:
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NTA will release the final answer key.
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Your final marks will be calculated using this corrected key.
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The NEET UG 2025 results will be announced soon after.
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Then the counselling rounds for MBBS and BDS seats will begin.
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13. How to Prepare for the Next Steps
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Keep documents ready:
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Admit card
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OMR printout
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Score calculation copy
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Watch out for:
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Final result date
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State and national counselling notices
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Join official websites for:
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MCC counselling
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State quota admission rounds
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14. For Parents and Guardians
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Help your child by:
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Checking if they got the right OMR and responses
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Supporting them if they need to file a challenge
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Preparing for next admission steps
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Understand that even if the key looks correct, it’s wise to double-check everything.
15. Final Words: Don’t Miss This Opportunity
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NEET UG is one of the most important exams for medical students.
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The release of answer keys and OMR sheets is a golden opportunity to check your standing.
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Use this chance wisely—review carefully, file any objections, and stay updated.
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