NEET 2024 Official Answer Key by NTA (Final Out); PDF Download

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The NEET 2024 exam was conducted on May 5, 2024. The NEET 2024 final answer keys by NTA or the official answer keys were released on June 4, 2024. The provisional NEET answer keys 2024 were released on May 30, which could be challenged till June 1. The NEET 2024 retest was conducted on June 23, 2024, and the provisional answer key was released on June 28, 2024. Know the procedure to download, calculate scores and submit challenges here.

NEET 2024 Official Answer Keys by NTA

NEET 2024 Official Answer Keys by NTA

NTA released the provisional answer key and OMR sheets for the NEET 2024 retest on June 28, 2024. The challenge submission window opened on the same date, and the last date is June 29, 2024, by 11 PM.

The NEET 2024 final answer key by NTA  has been released on June 4, 2024 . The provisional NEET answer keys 2024 and OMR sheets were released on May 30, 2024. and challenges could be submitted from May 31, 2024, 11.50 PM to June 1, 2024, 11 AM . NTA released the final NEET 2024 official answer key for each code and set of the NEET 2024 question paper in PDF format. There has not been any change in the NEET 2024 official answer keys, neither has any question been dropped. 

Click here to download NEET 2024 Final Answer Keys

Also Read: NEET 2024 Final Answer Key Released at exams.nta.ac.in; Know Steps to Download PDF

The NEET 2024 question papers were divided into four sets, Q, R, S and T. Each set was further divided into six subsets.

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Experts from top coaching institutes released the unofficial NEET answer keys for each set and code, after the conduct of the NEET 2024 exam on May 5, 2024. 

After the provisional NEET 2024 answer keys were released, candidates had to visit the official exam website and download the set-wise NTA NEET answer key 2024 PDFs. Candidates could also log in with their application credentials to download their NEET 2024 OMR sheet PDF by NTA and tally their responses with the official answer keys.

Q:   Where can I get NEET answer key from?

A:

NEET answer keys were released on the official website of NEET, exams.nta.ac.in/NEET and neet.ntaonline.in. For the provisional answer keys, candidates had to log in to the NEET website with their NEET 2024 application number, date of birth and Security Code. After that, they have to download their response sheets and the provisional answer keys. The final answer keys will be available on the NTA and the NEET website, which candidates can directly download, without having to log in. The final answer keys of NEET have been released on June 4, 2024 at the official website of the exam. Candidates and stakeholders can download the NEET 2024 final answer keys by NTA by clicking on the link and download it in PDF format.

Q:   Will NTA release NEET 2024 solutions along with answer keys?

A:

While NTA releases the NEET answer keys PDF, it does not release the detailed solutions or the answer-solving procedures and explanations. On the other hand, experts from coaching institutes release detailed NEET answer key solutions and candidates may refer to those to note the correct and effective way of solving a question. Hence, to understand if the answer solving methodology, test takers will not have any official source of reference, but would have to rely on the unofficial sources only.

Q:   Was there any change in the NEET 2024 final answer key?

A:

Yes, NTA announced that there was one question in the NEET 2024 question paper, which had two correct answer options. Hence, any candidate who had attempted that question and marked either of the answer options, have been given full marks. According to NTA, this year only one NEET answer key challenge was received which was validated. Based on the bonus marking, 44 candidates' scores turned out to be 720 out of 720, leading them to secure AIR 1.  However, during the Supreme Court hearing on NEET 2024 petitions, the apex court asked IIT Delhi professor's opinion on this question, and it was opined that the question had only one correct answer option. Accordingly, the bonus marks had to be revoked and candidates who marked any other option apart from the correct one, faced negative marking of one mark. Accordingly, NTA released the revised final NEET 2024 answer keys on July 26, 2024.

After checking the NTA NEET answer keys 2024, candidates could submit challenges against the answer keys by following the given procedure, in case they find a discrepancy in the official NEET 2024 answer keys. Candidates must note that their answer key objections wouldl not be considered for review unless they followed the official procedure and submitted the challenges within the deadline.

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Also Read: NEET 2024 Answer Key for Q, R, S, T Codes

How to Download Final NEET Answer Key 2024 by NTA

 Candidates had to follow the steps given below for NEET 2024 answer key by NTA PDF download.

  • Visit the official website of NTA NEET 2024 or www.exams.nta.ac.in/NEET
  • Click on the text 'Final Answer Keys for NEET (UG) 2024 - Exam Held on 05.05.2024'
  • A PDF Document carrying answer keys of all NEET 2024 question paper sets and codes will open
  • View the answer key, download and save it.

How to Calculate NEET 2024 Scores Utilising Official NEET Answer Keys

 After downloading the NEET 2024 official answer key by NTA, candidates should follow the steps given below to calculate their estimated scores.

  • Compare each response to the subsequent answer key
  • For each correct answer, add four marks
  • For each incorrect answer, deduct one mark
  • Candidates can also calculate the mark using the formula

NEET Score= (Total number of correct answers x 4) – (Total number of incorrect)

NEET 2024 Marking Scheme

The table below brings the marking scheme of NEET 2024.

Particulars

Marks Allotted

Correct Answer

+4

Incorrect Answer

-1

Unanswered

0

Multiple Answers

-1

NEET 2024 Marking Scheme In Case Challenges Are Valid

In case the NTA’s expert committee finds any of the challenges or objections valid after reviewing those, then marks will be awarded to all candidates. However, candidates will not be informed whether their challenge has been accepted or rejected.  If any anomaly or discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it will be addressed by NTA in the following manner: 

Q:   Are the unofficial NEET answer keys by coaching institutes reliable?

A:
Yes, NEET unofficial answer keys are prepared by the experts at the coaching centres. They are reliable for calculating marks in NEET. However, even if there is no doubt about the accuracy of the answer keys, these cannot be considered to be official. Students may use the keys as a reference for calculating their estimated scores or to decide whether NEET objections should be filed or not. Apart from these there is no other role of the NEET answer keys released by the coaching institutes.

Q:   What is the last date to submit challenges against NEET 2024 answer keys?

A:

The last date to submit challenges against the NEET 2024 answer keys for the NEET 2024 retest is June 29, 2024, 11 PM. For the original test, the last date to submit challenges was June 1, 2024, 11 AM. Originally, the last date was May 31, 2024, 11.50 PM, which was extended by appriximately 12 hours. NTA released the provisional answer keys and OMR sheet on May 30, 2024. The objection or challenge submission process is completely online and candidates will have to send objections through email in a stipulated format along with proof of objection filing against each answer keys.  The NEET 2024 final answer keys were released on June 4, 2024, ahead of the result. 

Q:   How can I file objections or challenges against NEET 2024 answer keys?

A:

In case a candidate wishes to file objections against NEET 2024 provisional answer key, he/she has to follow the procedure and instruction stated by NTA. It must be noted that the process is completely online. The step-by-step process is given below:

  • Visit the official website of NTA NEET
  • Login using the NEET 2024 application number, date of birth and securty code
  • Click on Key challenge tab
  • Now select the test booklet code
  • Select the question number and click on Submit
  • Now select the answer that you think is correct and give a justification for it
  • Click on Confirm
  • Pay the objection filing fee of INR 200 online, through Credit/Debit Card and Net Banking
  • Save the confirmation slip for future reference.

Q:   Who reviews the objections received against the NEET answer keys?

A:

NTA sets up a special committee consisting of academic experts that review the objections and take decisions about the challenged NEET official answer keys. After the NEET provisional answer keys are released, candidates are given the opportunity to file for objections. The objections have to be raised within the stipulated date and the expert committee with assess the validity of the objections and then take a call on it. Candidates are also given the option to send files as proof to substantiate their objections.

Q:   What is the fee to submit objections against NEET answer keys?

A:

The NEET answer key objection filing fee was INR 200. The amount remained the same as last year. The NEET 2024 answer key objection fee had to be paid online, through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. Unless a candidate pays the fee, the objection or the challenge would not be considered to be submitted, and would not be reviewed by the expert committee. The NEET answer key challenge fee is non-refundable, even if the answer key objection is found to be valid. 

(i) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Four marks (+4)

(ii) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).

(iii) Unanswered: No mark (0).

(iv) If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.

(v) If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.

(vi) If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all candidates who have appeared will be given four marks (+4) irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.

(vii) Candidates are advised to do the calculations with the constants given (if any) in the questions.

NEET 2024 Final Answer Key by NTA

In this section, we bring the set-wise NEET final answer key 2024 as released by NTA.  

NEET 2024 Final Answer Key Set Q - Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6

The following table brings the NEET 2024 final answer key for Set Q, released by NTA.

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set

NEET 2024 Answer Key 

NEET 2024 Question Paper Q1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q2

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q3

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q6

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NEET 2024 Final Answer Key Set R - R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6

The following table brings the NEET 2024 final answer key for Set R, released by NTA.

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set

NEET 2024 Answer Key 

NEET 2024 Question Paper R1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R2

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R3

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R6

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NEET 2024 Final Answer Key Set S - S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6

The following table brings the NEET 2024 final answer key for Set S, released by NTA.

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set

NEET 2024 Answer Key 

NEET 2024 Question Paper S1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S2

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S3

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S6

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NEET 2024 Final Answer Key Set T - T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6

The following table brings the NEET 2024 final answer key for Set T, released by NTA.

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set

NEET 2024 Answer Key 

NEET 2024 Question Paper T1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T2

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T3

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T6

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NTA has stated the following question with two correct answer options:

Q: Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Atoms are electrically neutral as they contain equal number of positive and negative charges.

Statement II: Atoms of each element are stable and emit their characteristic spectrum. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct 

Answer: 1, 3

According to the marking scheme of NEET 2024 stated by NTA, If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options

How to Challenge NEET 2024 Answer Keys

Candidates had to follow the given method to challenge the NTA NEET 2024 answer key.

  • Visit the official website and click on the tab ‘Challenge Answer Keys’ or directly enter the link https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/answer-key-challenge/login-answer
  • Login using the application ID and password
  • Click on ‘Key Challenge’ and select the ‘Test Booklet Code’
  • Select the questions to be challenged
  • Select the answer that is correct according to the candidate and provide the necessary justification
  • Click on ‘Submit’
  • Pay the requisite fee using a debit or credit card or Net Banking
  • Download and save the confirmation slip

The fee for challenging each NTA NEET answer key 2024 was INR 200, the same as last year. 

NEET 2024 Answer Keys by Coaching Institutes

The following table brings the NEET 2024 Answer Keys and Solutions by top coaching institutes.

NEET 2024 Answer Key Set Q – Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6

Applicants can check the NEET question paper and answer key PDF in the table below. 

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set 

NEET 2024 Answer Key & Solutions PDF

NEET 2024 Question Paper Q1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q2

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Download Now (Sri Chaitanya)

NEET 2024 Question Paper Q3

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Download Now (Hindi)

Download Now (Sri Chaitanya)

NEET 2024 Question Paper Q4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper Q6

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Download Now (Allen)

NEET 2024 Answer Key Set R – R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6

Applicants can check the question paper as well as the NEET answer key PDF from the table given below. 

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set 

NEET 2024 Answer Key & Solutions PDF

NEET 2024 Question Paper R1

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Download Now (Brilliant Pala)

NEET 2024 Question Paper R2

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Download Now (Sri Chaitanya)

NEET 2024 Question Paper R3

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper R6

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Download Now (Bengali/Pathfinder)

NEET 2024 Answer Key Set S – S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 and S6

Students can find the question paper along with NEET 2024 answer key PDF from the table given below. 

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set 

NEET 2024 Answer Key & Solutions PDF

NEET 2024 Question Paper S1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S2

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Download Now (Sri Chaitanya)

NEET 2024 Question Paper S3

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper S6

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NEET 2024 Answer Key Set T – T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6

Applicants can find the question paper along with the NEET exam answer key PDF from the table given below. 

NEET 2024 Question Paper Set 

NEET 2024 Answer Key & Solutions PDF

NEET 2024 Question Paper T1

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T2

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Download Now (Sri Chaitanya)

NEET 2024 Question Paper T3

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Download Now(Resonance)

Download Now (Sri Chaitanya)

Download Now (Kota Classes)

NEET 2024 Question Paper T4

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T5

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NEET 2024 Question Paper T6

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Candidates could compare the unofficial answer keys and solutions with that of the NEET 2024 official answer keys and decide whether to file a challenge against any NEET 2024 NTA answer key.

The NEET 2024 result is scheduled to be declared on June 14, 2024. There will not be any option to submit further challenges against the NEET final answer keys. 

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