NEET 2026 Question Paper with Solution: Re-NEET PDF, Answer Key, Analysis and Cutoff
eSaral Academic and Editorial Team
Summary
The NEET 2026 question paper exists in two versions. The paper held on 3 May 2026 was cancelled by NTA after paper-leak allegations, and the Re-NEET paper held on 21 June 2026 is the one used for the result. Re-NEET had four codes (50, 60, 70 and 80), 180 compulsory questions and 720 marks. Download both papers, check the answer key and read the paper analysis below.
NEET 2026 Question Paper at a Glance
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Valid exam | Re-NEET on 21 June 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, pen and paper (OMR) |
Cancelled exam | The 3 May 2026 paper, cancelled over paper-leak allegations |
Re-NEET paper codes | 50, 60, 70 and 80 |
Pattern (NTA bulletin) | 180 compulsory MCQs: Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology (Botany and Zoology) 90; 720 marks |
Marking | +4 correct, -1 incorrect, 0 unattempted |
Answer key | Provisional key on 25 June 2026; challenges from 25 to 28 June at ₹200 per question |
Result | Declared on 16 July 2026; about 20 lakh candidates appeared and 11.21 lakh qualified |
Toppers | Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana), both 715 out of 720 |
Qualifying cutoff | 213 marks for General/EWS and 177 marks for OBC/SC/ST |
NEET 2026 Question Paper PDF: Re-NEET (21 June) and the 3 May Paper
Match the code printed on your own question booklet and OMR sheet with the right file. The official papers and keys are on neet.nta.nic.in.
Paper | Date | Codes | Status | Question paper with solution | Answer key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Re-NEET 2026 | 21 June 2026 | 50, 60, 70, 80 | Valid; the result is based on this paper | ||
NEET 2026 (cancelled) | 3 May 2026 | 11, 12, 13, 14 | Cancelled; use for practice only |
Expert tip from eSaral NEET faculty: when you check answers, always use the key for your own paper code, because the same question number can have a different correct option in a different code.
How to Calculate Your NEET 2026 Score Using the Answer Key
- Download the answer key for your paper code.
- Go question by question and mark a "C" next to every answer that matches the key.
- Mark an "X" next to every answer that does not match. Unattempted questions are "U" and carry no marks and no penalty.
- Apply the NTA marking scheme from the table below.
- Compare your result with your official scorecard on neet.nta.nic.in, and use the NEET rank predictor to estimate your rank.
Response | Marks |
|---|---|
Correct answer | +4 |
Incorrect answer | -1 |
Unanswered | 0 |
Question found wrong or dropped | +4 to all candidates who appeared |
More than one correct option | +4 to those who marked any correct option |
NEET 2026 score formula: Total Score = (4 × Correct Answers) - (1 × Incorrect Answers). For example, with 150 questions attempted, 120 correct and 30 incorrect, the score is (4 × 120) - (1 × 30) = 450 marks.
NEET 2026 Answer Key: Provisional Key, Challenge Window and Final Key
NTA released the provisional Re-NEET answer key on 25 June 2026 for codes 50, 60, 70 and 80. Candidates could challenge answers from 25 to 28 June 2026 (until 11:50 PM) by paying ₹200 per question. NTA finalised the key before declaring the result on 16 July 2026.
NEET 2026 Paper Analysis: Re-NEET Difficulty and Subject-Wise Review
Most analyses rated the Re-NEET paper moderate overall. Biology was the easiest and most scoring section, Chemistry was moderate, and Physics was the lengthiest and hardest. Several faculty reviews called the 21 June paper tougher than the cancelled 3 May paper, mainly because of Physics.
Subject | Questions | Difficulty (Re-NEET) | What to know | Good attempt (coaching estimate, not official) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physics | 45 | Hardest and lengthiest | Multi-step numericals and more concept-based questions than the 3 May paper; many candidates could not finish comfortably | 32 to 36 |
Chemistry | 45 | Moderate | Application-based questions that needed careful calculation and concept application | 35 to 42 |
Biology | 90 | Easy to moderate, most scoring | NCERT-based questions from Human Physiology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Reproduction, Ecology and Cell Biology; the section took time because many questions were long | 75 to 82 |
NEET 2026 Result and Official Cutoff
NTA declared the NEET 2026 result on 16 July 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in. About 20 lakh candidates appeared and 11.21 lakh qualified. Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana) topped with 715 out of 720.
Category | Qualifying percentile | Qualifying marks (range) |
|---|---|---|
General / EWS | 50th | 213 (715 to 213) |
OBC-NCL / SC / ST | 40th | 177 (212 to 177) |
General/EWS-PwBD candidates needed the 45th percentile; their marks are in NTA's result notice.
The qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible for counselling. Your All India Rank decides your seat, and the rank needed for AIIMS or a government college is much higher and varies by category and state.
NEET 2026 Counselling and What to Do Next
MCC runs counselling for the 15% All India Quota, AIIMS, JIPMER, central universities and deemed universities, while each state runs its own counselling for state-quota seats. MCC's 2026 schedule had three rounds plus a stray vacancy round, starting with All India Quota Round 1 on 4 August 2026. Check mcc.nic.in for any remaining updates.
Aiming for NEET 2027? Start with chapter-wise NEET previous year questions, then follow a NEET test series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NEET 2026 question paper counts, the 3 May paper or the 21 June paper?
The 21 June 2026 Re-NEET paper counts. NTA cancelled the 3 May paper after paper-leak allegations, and the result and ranks are based on Re-NEET.
What are the paper codes of the NEET 2026 question paper?
The Re-NEET paper held on 21 June 2026 had four codes: 50, 60, 70 and 80. The cancelled 3 May paper had codes 11, 12, 13 and 14.
How many questions were in the NEET 2026 question paper and how are marks given?
There were 180 compulsory MCQs: 45 in Physics, 45 in Chemistry and 90 in Biology, for 720 marks. A correct answer gives +4, an incorrect answer gives -1, and an unanswered question gives 0.
Where can I download the NEET 2026 question paper with solution PDF?
Use the download table on this page for the Re-NEET paper and the 3 May paper. The official question papers and answer keys are also on neet.nta.nic.in.
How do I calculate my NEET 2026 marks from the answer key?
Use Total Score = (4 × Correct Answers) - (1 × Incorrect Answers). Download the key for your own paper code, count your correct and incorrect answers, and apply the formula. Unattempted questions carry no marks.
When was the NEET 2026 answer key released and could it be challenged?
NTA released the provisional Re-NEET answer key on 25 June 2026. Candidates could challenge answers from 25 to 28 June 2026 by paying ₹200 per question, and NTA finalised the key before the result.
When was the NEET 2026 result declared and what was the cutoff?
NTA declared the result on 16 July 2026. The qualifying cutoff was 213 marks for General/EWS (50th percentile) and 177 marks for OBC/SC/ST (40th percentile). The qualifying cutoff only gives eligibility for counselling.
Who topped NEET 2026?
Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana) jointly topped NEET 2026, both with 715 out of 720.
How difficult was the NEET 2026 question paper?
The Re-NEET paper was rated moderate overall. Biology was the easiest and most scoring section, Chemistry was moderate, and Physics was the lengthiest and hardest.
What happens if a NEET 2026 question is wrong or dropped?
As per the NTA bulletin, if a question is found wrong or is dropped, all candidates who appeared get +4 marks. If more than one option is correct, those who marked any correct option get +4.
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