Archive · 20 Jul 2026
NEET UG 2026 Candidates Raise Concerns Over OMR and Marking Errors
Many students who took the NEET UG 2026 exam are upset because their results don't match what they expected.
Some say their OMR sheets (the answer sheets) have mistakes, and others say they were marked absent even though they took the test.
One student, Ibtesham Nasar, expected around 595 marks but got only 60.
Another student, Arya Singh, saw her score change from 540 to 167 in just two hours.
Students are asking the National Testing Agency (NTA) to check these mistakes, but the NTA hasn't said much yet.
Students are worried because these mistakes could affect their future studies.
They want the NTA to be more open and fix the problems.
NEET UG 2026 results declared on July 16, 2026, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying out of 20 lakh.
Multiple candidates reported discrepancies in their OMR sheets and marked responses, claiming scores do not match expectations.
One candidate was marked 'ABSENT' despite appearing for the exam and has not received a response from NTA.
Ibtesham Nasar alleged her OMR sheet did not match her responses and challenged several questions, paying Rs 27,800 in fees, but received no response.
Arya Singh's score changed from 540 to 167 within two hours, raising further concerns about result accuracy.
- Who
- NEET UG 2026 candidates and the National Testing Agency (NTA)
- What
- Alleged discrepancies in OMR sheets and marking errors in the NEET UG 2026 re-examination results
- When
- Results declared on July 16, 2026; concerns raised immediately after
- Where
- India, with specific cases from Madhepura (Bihar), Kanpur, and other locations
- Why
- Candidates claim their scores do not match their expected marks based on responses and the official answer key, demanding verification and transparency
Candidates
NTA
Transparency in Results
Candidates
Candidates demand immediate verification of disputed OMR sheets and marks, citing lack of transparency and responsiveness from NTA.
NTA
NTA has not issued a detailed public statement addressing individual complaints, advising candidates to follow official grievance procedures.
- Total Candidates
- 20 lakh
- Qualified Candidates
- 11.21 lakh
- Result Declaration Date
- July 16, 2026
- OMR Display Period
- July 13–15, 2026
- Challenge Fee per Question
- Rs 200
- Total Challenge Fee Paid by Ibtesham Nasar
- Rs 27,800