New Delhi, September 19, 2026 – Candidates who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 are eagerly awaiting the release of the provisional answer key and response sheets by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026, in a single shift as a computer-based test. A re-examination was held on September 5 for a limited number of candidates affected by technical issues (power outage) at centres in Jaipur. Around 2.65 lakh aspirants took the test this year.
Answer Key Expected Soon
Reports indicate that NBEMS is likely to release the provisional answer key along with candidates’ response sheets this week. For the first time, the Board will make the answer key and recorded responses available to candidates, following directions from the Supreme Court aimed at greater transparency in the examination process.
Once released, candidates will be able to access:
Question ID numbers
Correct answers as per the official key
Their own recorded responses
Marks calculated as per the marking scheme
The answer key and response sheets will be available through the candidate login on the official websites — natboard.edu.in or nbe.edu.in.
How to Download (Once Released)
Visit the official website: natboard.edu.in or nbe.edu.in
Go to the NEET PG 2026 sectionLog in using your application number and password
Click on the link for Answer Key / Response SheetDownload and save the documents for reference
Candidates will also get an opportunity to raise objections against the provisional answer key within a specified window, as per NBEMS guidelines.
Result Timeline
As per the official schedule, the NEET PG 2026 results are expected to be declared by September 30, 2026. The release of the answer key is expected a few days before the results to allow candidates to estimate their scores and raise challenges if needed.
Aspirants are advised to rely only on the official NBEMS websites for updates and avoid unofficial sources or fake links.
Stay tuned to the official portal for the exact release notification.