Re-NEET 2026 Question Paper with Solution: PDF Download, Answer Key & Paper Analysis (June 21)

What exactly happened with NEET UG 2026?

NEET UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026. Shortly after, the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) recovered a "guess paper" that contained 140 questions identical to those asked in the actual exam. Investigations revealed that question papers and answer keys were allegedly received by accused individuals as early as April 27, 2026 — days before the exam.

NTA cancelled the examination on May 12, 2026 with government approval. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was assigned to investigate the conspiracy. The Education Minister confirmed that future NEET examinations will gradually shift to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) model as part of reforms.

Key facts every Re-NEET 2026 candidate must know:

• Original NEET 2026 date: May 3, 2026 (cancelled)
• Reason for cancellation: Confirmed paper leak and suspected unfair practices
• Re-NEET 2026 date: June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
• Exam time: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST (15 minutes extra compared to original)
• Mode: Pen-and-paper (OMR), same as the cancelled exam
• Re-registration required: No — existing registration remains valid
• Syllabus change: None
• Exam fee: Will be refunded to all candidates
• Admit card release: On or before June 14, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in
• City choice correction window: Closed May 21, 2026

Expert Tip by eSaral NEET Faculty: Do not trust any social media posts or Telegram messages claiming to have the Re-NEET 2026 question paper or answer key before the exam. The CBI is actively investigating the original paper leak. Follow only neet.nta.nic.in and verified faculty sources for updates.

Re-NEET 2026 Key Exam Details — Date, Time, Pattern

Re-NEET 2026 Question Paper PDF — Download (All Codes)

The Re-NEET 2026 question paper PDF with solutions for all codes will be available on this page on June 21, 2026, within 2–3 hours of the exam ending. Candidates are permitted to carry their question paper booklet home after the exam.

NTA will release the official answer key within 2–4 weeks of the exam at neet.nta.nic.in. eSaral's NEET faculty will publish the unofficial answer key and video solutions the same day.

Note: Bookmark this page for instant access on June 21. The NTA official answer key and OMR sheet are released at neet.nta.nic.in approximately one month after the exam.

Expert Tip by eSaral NEET Faculty: When checking your answers against the key, always use your specific question paper code. The same question number can have a different correct option in different paper codes. Using the wrong code is one of the most common self-evaluation errors — especially under post-exam stress.

How to Calculate Your Re-NEET 2026 Score Using the Answer Key

Once you have the answer key for your paper code after June 21, calculating your expected score takes under 15 minutes. Follow each step carefully.

Step 1: Download your code's answer key. Match the booklet series code printed on your question paper (top right corner) with the correct answer key PDF from the table above.

Step 2: Count your correct answers. Go question by question. Mark a "C" next to every question where your answer matches the key.

Step 3: Count your incorrect answers. Mark an "X" next to every question where your answer does not match. Unattempted questions carry zero marks and zero penalty — mark them "U".

Step 4: Apply the Re-NEET 2026 marking scheme.

Re-NEET 2026 Score Formula:

Total Score = (4 x Correct Answers) - (1 x Incorrect Answers)

Step 5: Estimate your percentile. Cross-reference your raw score with the expected cutoff table later in this article to understand where you stand.

Expert Tip by eSaral NEET Faculty: If you attempted 150 questions and got 120 correct and 30 incorrect, your score is (4x120) - (1x30) = 450 marks. Based on historical NEET data, 450+ typically places a student in the top 20–25% of all candidates. Use this as your starting benchmark for college prediction, then check the NEET rank predictor for a more precise estimate.

NEET 2026 Original Paper Analysis — Subject-Wise Difficulty and Topic Distribution

Understanding the May 3 paper is critical for Re-NEET 2026 preparation. The Re-NEET paper will follow the same pattern, syllabus, and difficulty range. Here is the full analysis of the original NEET 2026 paper (Code 13) by eSaral faculty.

Overview: Total questions: 180 | Maximum marks: 720 Overall difficulty: Moderate (balanced across sections) NCERT weightage: approximately 85% overall (Biology near 95%)

Physics | Q 1–45 | 45 Questions | 180 Marks | Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Physics was the most demanding section. The paper was calculation-heavy, with several multi-step numericals requiring careful time management. Conceptual clarity in Mechanics, Electrostatics, and Modern Physics separated strong scorers from average ones.

Good attempt: 30+ | Strong attempt: 38+ | Safe score: 100–120

What to revise for Re-NEET: Focus revision on Mechanics (especially SHM and Work-Energy), Electrostatics, and Modern Physics. These three areas contributed the highest difficulty questions in the original paper. Practice multi-step numericals under timed conditions — the extra 15 minutes in Re-NEET is an advantage if you are organised.

Chemistry | Q 46–90 | 45 Questions | 180 Marks | Difficulty: Moderate

Inorganic Chemistry dominated this section. Coordination compounds, p-block elements, and d/f-block elements were asked in depth. Organic Chemistry was reaction-mechanism heavy, rewarding students who understood mechanisms rather than memorised reactions.

Good attempt: 32+ | Strong attempt: 39+ | Safe score: 120–140

What to revise for Re-NEET: Coordination Compounds was the hardest Chemistry topic in the original paper. Inorganic as a whole carried heavy weightage. Do not neglect Organic mechanisms — 12 to 14 questions is a significant chunk of the section.

Biology | Q 91–180 | 90 Questions | 360 Marks | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Biology was the most approachable section and the highest-scoring opportunity in NEET 2026. The paper was almost entirely NCERT-based, with match-the-list questions prominent across both Botany and Zoology. Students who had read NCERT thoroughly found this section very manageable.

Good attempt: 75+ | Strong attempt: 82+ | Safe score: 300–320

What to revise for Re-NEET: Biology is where Re-NEET will be won or lost for most students. A score of 300+ here is realistic with thorough NCERT revision. Prioritise Human Physiology, Genetics and Evolution, and Cell Biology — these three areas together account for roughly 30 of the 90 questions.

Score Benchmarks: Safe / Qualifying: 550+ (Top government college threshold) AIIMS / Top MBBS: 650+ (Estimated); State Quota: 500–530 (Varies by state)

Watch the full live NEET 2026 paper analysis by eSaral NEET faculty on YouTube — Physics, Chemistry, and Biology covered in separate timestamped sections.

How Was NEET 2026 Compared to NEET 2025? Expert Review

Was the NEET 2026 paper tougher or easier than NEET 2025?

NEET 2025 was conducted on May 4, 2025. Based on student and faculty feedback, it was rated moderate overall — Physics was challenging, Biology was manageable for NCERT-prepared students, and Chemistry sat in the middle.

NEET 2026 (the cancelled May 3 paper) followed a very similar pattern. Biology was slightly easier than 2025, with more direct NCERT questions. Physics maintained its moderate-to-hard character, continuing the trend of calculation-heavy papers. Chemistry was balanced and NCERT-focused.

The Re-NEET 2026 paper on June 21 is expected to maintain this same overall difficulty level and pattern. NTA has confirmed that the syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme remain unchanged for the re-examination.

Re-NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff — Category-Wise Predictions

The NEET qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile a candidate must secure to become eligible for admission counselling. This is the eligibility threshold — not the college admission cutoff, which varies by state, institution, and category.

Re-NEET 2026 Expected Qualifying Cutoff (based on NEET 2023–2025 trends):

Important: Clearing the qualifying cutoff above makes you eligible for counselling only. It does not guarantee a government MBBS seat. For AIIMS New Delhi, scores of 680+ are typically required. State government medical college cutoffs vary widely. The official cutoff will be published by NTA alongside Re-NEET 2026 results at neet.nta.nic.in.

Score Benchmarks for Government MBBS — General Category (approximate):

These figures are based on NEET 2024 and 2025 counselling data from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

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