NEET Answer Key 2025 by NTA (Out): Direct link to download provisional answer key here

NEET Answer Key 2025 by NTA (Out): Direct link to download provisional answer key here

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The NEET Answer Key 2025 is a crucial resource for candidates who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The authority released the provisional NEET 2025 answer key on June 3. Candidates could challenge the provisional NEET answer key 2025 till June 5, 2025, by paying an amount of Rs 200 for each answer challenged. The final answer key for NEET 2025 will be released by June 14 along with the results.

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  1. NEET answer key 2025 PDF download: Unofficial answer key
  2. NEET Answer Key 2025 Release Date
  3. How to Download NEET Answer Key 2025
  4. How to Calculate NEET 2025 Score Using the Answer Key
  5. How to Challenge the NEET Answer Key 2025
  6. NEET 2025 OMR Sheet and Response Sheet
  7. NEET Answer Key 2025: Previous Years’ Insights
NEET Answer Key 2025 by NTA (Out): Direct link to download provisional answer key here
NEET Answer Key 2025 by NTA (Out): Direct link to download provisional answer key here
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The NEET answer key is an official document released by the NTA that contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the NEET UG exam. It allows candidates to cross-check their responses, estimate their scores, and identify any errors in the answer key before the final results are declared. The NEET 2025 answer key is released in two phases: provisional and final. The authority provides a challenge window against the provisional NEET answer key and then releases the final answer key of NEET UG. This guide provides everything you need to know about the NEET 2025 answer key, including release dates, download steps, how to calculate your score, and the process to challenge discrepancies.

Key Highlights of NEET Answer Key 2025

  • Official Release: Provisional NEET answer key 2025 released on June 3, 2025.

  • Provisional answer key: Candidates can raise objections to discrepancies.

  • Final Answer Key: Released after reviewing challenges, used for result calculation.

  • Availability: Downloadable from the official NTA NEET website (neet.nta.nic.in).

NEET answer key 2025 PDF download: Unofficial answer key

The unofficial answer key for NEET 2025 is provided in the table below. These NEET 2025 answer keys are released by various coaching institutes and should not be considered as final.

NEET 2025 answer key PDF download

NEET Answer Key 2025 Release Date

The NEET 2025 answer key is released on the official website. Check the schedule below

NEET 2025 answer key date

Particular

Date

NEET 2025 provisional answer key

June 3, 2025

Challenge window

June 3 to 5, 2025

Final answer key

Before result announcement

How to Download NEET Answer Key 2025

Follow these simple steps to download the NEET 2025 answer key from the official NTA website:

1. Visit the official NEET website: neet.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the link for “NEET UG 2025 Answer Key.”

3. Log in using your application number and password/date of birth.

4. Select your question paper code (if applicable).

5. Download the answer key in PDF format.

6. Save and print the file for future reference.

Requirements for Downloading answer key of NEET 2025

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JSS University Mysore 2025

NAAC A+ Accredited| Ranked #24 in University Category by NIRF | Applications open for multiple UG & PG Programs

How to Calculate NEET 2025 Score Using the Answer Key

The NEET answer key helps candidates estimate their scores before the official results. Here’s how to calculate your score:

1. Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet: Ensure you have both the official answer key and your recorded responses (NEET OMR sheet).

2. Compare Responses: Match your answers with the official key.

3. Apply the Marking Scheme:

  • +4 marks for each correct answer.

  • -1 mark for each incorrect answer.

  • 0 marks for unattempted questions.

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4. Calculate Total Score: Use the formula:

Total Score = (4 × Number of Correct Answers) – (1 × Number of Incorrect Answers).

How to Challenge the NEET Answer Key 2025

The NTA allows candidates to raise objections against the provisional NEET answer key if they find discrepancies. Here’s how to challenge NEET answer key:

1. Log in to neet.nta.nic.in using your credentials.

2. Click on the “Raise Objection” or “Challenge Answer Key” link.

3. Select the question(s) you believe are incorrect.

4. Provide supporting documents or justifications (Reference books, page numbers).

5. Pay the objection fee: ₹200 per question (non-refundable, based on previous years).

6. Submit the challenge within the specified window (typically 2–3 days).

NEET 2025 OMR Sheet and Response Sheet

Along with the answer key, the NTA releases the NEET OMR response sheet for each candidate, which contains their recorded answers. Here’s how to access it:

  • Log in to neet.nta.nic.in.

  • Download the OMR sheet using your application number and password.

  • Compare it with the answer key to calculate your score.

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NEET Answer Key 2025: Previous Years’ Insights

To give a clearer picture, here’s how the NEET answer key process worked in recent years:

  • NEET 2024: Provisional answer key released on May 29, 2024; final key on June 4, 2024.

  • NEET 2023: Provisional key released on June 4, 2023; final key on June 15, 2023.

  • Common Issues: Errors in 1–2 questions per year, often corrected after challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much is NEET Answer Key challenging fee?

Aspirants had to pay Rs. 200 per response challenged.

2. When the final answer key of NEET 2025 be released?

The final answer key of NEET 2025 will be released by June 14. 

3. How can I calculate my scores using NEET answer key 2025?

In order to calculate the approximate marks using NEET 2025 answer key, candidates must examine the total number of correct and wrong answers. Using the marking scheme, multiply the total number of correct answers with 4 and multiply total wrong attempts with 1.

4. I think one answer in the NEET answer key is not correct. Can I challenge it?

Yes, the solutions in NEET OMR sheet and answer key need to be challenged in online mode. To challenge one answer, the aspirant must give Rs. 200 in online mode.

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The cutoffs will be released after the NEET-UG result gets published. To find the BDS college cutoffs for the 2025 NEET exam in Aurangabad district , Maharashtra , you'll need to look at the specific cutoffs released by the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling authority , which will be based on the NEET score and the college you're interested in. The cutoffs will be updated periodically, so checking the official website of the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling and the college admission portals is important.

Official website link: https://mcc.nic.in/sitemap/

Thank you!!!


With 400 marks in NEET 2025 (Open category, Maharashtra), you are not eligible for government MBBS colleges.

Government colleges in Maharashtra generally require 610+ marks.

Options:

Private medical colleges (chances still low)

Allied health courses (B.Sc. Nursing, etc.)

Drop a year and prepare again for a higher score.



No college in India offers BAMS without NEET.

NEET is mandatory for all BAMS admissions, including private and management quota.

If not qualified, consider a drop year and prepare again.


Hello reader,

The neet ug score of 263 will have estimated rank from 400,000 to 500,000. I am using the word estimated as the actual rank may vary depending on many factors. If your goal is not mbbs then you can try other courses like Dental, Homeopathy or Ayurvedic.

Best of luck for the future

Dear Siddharth,

here are some Government-aided Medical Colleges:-

1. Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences

2. Bidhar Institute of Medical Sciences

3. Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal IMS, Kodagu IMS

here are some private & private medical college

. Shri Deraj Urs Medical College, Kolhar

BLDE University, Bijapur

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Column II ( Their location)

Parotids

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Below tongue

Sub-maxillary / sub-mandibular

Ii

Lower jaw

Sub-linguals

Iii

Cheek

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a(i), b(ii) , c(iii)

 


Option: 2

a(ii), b(i), c(iii)

 


Option: 3

a(i), b(iii), c(ii)


Option: 4

a(iii), b(ii), c(i)


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Option: 2


Option: 3

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Option: 4


 

    

           

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    IV   Tricuspid valve     D

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I – A , II – B, III – C, IV – D


Option: 2

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a) Organisation of cellular contents and further cell growth.  

B

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C

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D

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Option: 1

3000 cal


Option: 2

2250 cal


Option: 3

2500 cal


Option: 4

3500 cal


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32


Option: 2

64


Option: 3

128


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256


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Option: 3

47.4


Option: 4

63.5


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14


Option: 2

42


Option: 3

28


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72


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\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{O}


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\mathrm{CaO}


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Heroin


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Cocaine


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