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NEET Answer Key 2023

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Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 05th June, 2023 , 6 min read

NEET Answer Key 2023 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) the conducting body of NEET Exam, has released the final NEET Answer Key 2023 on the official website – neet.nta.nic.in. The authority will also send the NEET OMR Sheet 2023 to the registered students on their email address registered by them at the time of NEET Form filling. NEET UG Answer Key 2023 consists of the correct answers to the questions asked in the NEET Question Paper. The NEET Answer Key can also be used to calculate the expected score before the NEET Result is announced. With the help of the approximate marks obtained by candidates through NEET Answer Key 2023, aspirants can get an idea of chances of qualifying NEET UG Test. Also Read - NEET 2023 Result

NEET UG 2023 was conducted on May 7, 2023.

To calculate the NEET Passing Marks, using the NEET 2023 Answer Key, candidates must follow the NEET UG Marking Scheme 2023. The NEET UG Answer Key will also consist of the correct responses for all the NEET Question Paper Codes. Below mentioned are the other details related to NTA NEET Answer Key 2023, Steps to Download it, Objection Raising process, previous years' NEET Answer Key etc. Also Read - NEET Passing Marks 2023

NTA NEET Answer Key 2023

The National Testing Agency releases the official NEET Answer Keys at neet.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key of NEET Exam, NEET OMR Sheet will also be released by the NTA. NTA will also release the direct link to download NEET official answer key 2023. With the help of the provisional NEET answer key released by the NTA, candidates will be able to cross check the responses marked by them in the NEET Question Paper.

The examination conducting body will also provide the facility to raise objections in the NEET NTA Answer Key. Candidates who took the exam will be able to challenge their responses regarding the questions in the NEET 2023 Answer Key. They must know that they will be required to make the payment of INR 200 for each challenged answer. The final answer key will then be released along with the NEET Result 2023 after all the rectifications have been made.

Also Read - Top Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Score

How to Download NEET Answer Key 2023?

Candidates willing to appear in the examination can download the NTA NEET Answer Key 2023 using the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of NEET – neet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the official “NEET Answer Key 2023” link.
  • NEET Answer Key PDF will appear on the window.
  • Download the Final NEET Answer Key 2023 for the NEET 2023 Exam.
  • The question number and the correct answer will also be mentioned in the NEET 2023 Answer Key.
  • Estimate the score using the answers marked by them in the NEET 2023 Question Paper.
  • Download it and keep it for future reference.

How to Calculate NEET Marks using NEET Answer Key?

Students who took the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2023 can take the help of the NEET Answer Key for all the sets to calculate their expected score that they are likely to obtain in their NEET Exam 2023. Candidates can follow the below mentioned steps to do the same:

  • After the release of NTA NEET Answer Key, candidates can tally their answers to the official NEET 2023 Answer Key.
  • Candidates must also keep a close watch on the code of the question paper and the NEET Answer Key 2023 while they tally their responses. Candidates can also find the sets and language of the answer key on the top of both, the NEET Answer Key and the NEET OMR Sheet.
  • Students will then have to count the correct and incorrect responses in order to calculate their NEET Score. If there are more than one answer marks for a question, candidates must consider it to be unanswered. Below given is the NEET Marking Scheme that candidates can use to calculate their NEET score:

Also Read - Difference Between NEET Qualifying and NEET Passing Marks

NEET 2023 Marking Scheme

NEET Answer

NEET Score

Correct Response

+4 marks

Incorrect Response

-1 mark

Unanswered

0

More than one response

0

Use below mentioned formula to calculate NEET Score:

NEET 2023 score = [4*(Number of Correct Responses)] – [1*(Number of Incorrect Responses)]

Also Read - NEET Exam Pattern

Importance of NEET Answer Key 2023

The NEET Answer Key PDF consists of the correct responses in the NEET Question paper.

Candidates can use the NEET Answer Key to estimate the marks they will be securing in the examination. They can also seek help of the marking scheme of NEET Exam. Since there is negative marking in the examination, candidates are advised to be a little careful while calculating their marks.

  • After having calculated the probable score in NEET Exam, it will become easier for candidates to decide about the admission process even before the Result of NEET Exam is declared at neet nta nic in 2023.
  • After the NTA NEET Official Answer Key 2023 is declared, if there is any objection in the answer key, students can challenge it within he specified date or time.

How to Challenge the NEET Answer Key?

After the NTA NEET Answer Key is released, in case any student finds a correct answer to be incorrect or vice versa, he/she can challenge that particular question. Candidates will be charged a fees of INR 200 per challenge raised for NEET Answer Key 2023. The fees will remain non-refundable and will not be refunded even if the authorities accept the challenges. This entire process is called challenging NEET Answer Key.

Steps to Challenge the NEET Answer Key

In order to challenge the official answer key, candidates are required to follow the steps given below:

  • Candidates will be required to click on the link given on the page to challenge the NEET Answer Key.
  • Then, candidates are required to enter their login credentials on the screen. These login credentials are Application Number and Password.
  • Candidates must now click on the ‘Key Challenge' tab and then select the ‘Test Booklet Code' that they wish to challenge in the NEET 2023 Answer key.
  • Select the question that they wish to challenge.
  • On the screen, candidates must select the answer that is correct (as per them), they will also be allowed to provide additional justification for the same.
  • Then click on the ‘Submit' button.
  • By following the above given steps, candidate must also make the payment of the challenge fee. They can make the payment through credit or debit card.

The confirmation page will consist of details such as transaction and questions challenged by the candidates. Candidates must also take a printout of this page for their future reference.

How to Challenge NEET OMR Response Sheet 2023?

The National Testing Agency released the NEET 2023 OMR Response Sheet alongside the NEET Answer Key at neet nta nic in 2023. In case any medical students feels that NEET OMR Response sheet 2023 is incorrect or has discrepancies, they can raise objections against it. Candidates will be provided with two days of time period by the NTA to challenge the same.

Steps to Challenge NEET 2023 OMR Response Sheet

To challenge the NEET OMR Response Sheet, candidates must follow the below mentioned steps in the same order they are given.

  • Click on the link provided on the official website to challenge the NEET OMR Response Sheet 2023.
  • Enter your NEET Login Credentials i.e. NEET Registration Number and Password.
  • Click on the ‘OMR Challenge' tab.
  • In the next step, candidates will be redirected to a page with two options:
  • ‘Click here to view your OMR Answer Sheet'.
  • ‘Click here for OMR Challenge'.

Also Read - NEET OMR Sheet 2023

When you click on the first option, the screen will display the NEET OMR Sheet, while the other option will permit aspirants to challenge the NEET 2023 OMR Response Sheet.

Candidates must be aware of the fact that they can challenge the  NEET OMR Sheet of NEET Exam only by making the payment of INR 200 which will be non-refundable.

NEET Cutoff 2023

The NEET 2023 cutoff is the minimum qualifying percentile required for the national level entrance examination. The information brochure includes the NEET cutoff percentile for each category. While the NEET cutoff 2023, corresponding scores are announced alongside the NEET result. In the table below, aspirants can find the previous year's NEET cutoff.

Read More - NEET Cutoff 2022

NEET Qualifying Percentile Scores

Category

NEET Cutoff Percentile

NEET 2022

NEET 2021

NEET 2020 Cutoff Scores

NEET Cutoff 2019 Scores

Unreserved

50th percentile

715-117

720-138

720-147

701-134

SC/ST/OBC

40th percentile

116-93

137-108

146-113

133-107

Unreserved-PH

45th percentile

116-105

137-122

146-129

133-120

SC/ST/OBC-PH

40th percentile

104-93

121-108

128-113

119-107

Also Read - NEET Passing Marks 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEET Answer Key Challenging Fee?

Candidates will be required to pay INR 200 for each question while raising objections in NEET Answer Key.

When will the NEET Answer Key be released by the NTA?

The NEET official answer key will release after the successful conclusion of NEET Exam. It will be released at neet nta nic in 2023.

Who reviews the objections raised by students against NEET Answer Key?

The NTA sets up a special committee which consists of academic experts that reviews the objections raised by candidates in their NEET Answer Key.

Has NTA released the NEET Answer Key?

NTA releases the NEET 2023 Response SHeet along with the neet nta nic in 2023 answer key.

Who is the topper of NEET 2022?

Tanishka secured the top position in NEET UG 2022 Exam followed by Vatsa Ashish Batra and Hrishikesh Nagbhushan Gangule.

Is 487 a good score in NEET Exam?

Any marks above 480 can help students can admission to their desired colleges through the state quota. Any score less than this can help students get admission to medical private colleges.

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