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NEET PG Answer Keys Released, Candidates Question Transparency
The board that runs NEET PG has released some information about the exam answers.
Candidates can see question numbers, the answers they chose, and the marks they received.
But they cannot see the full questions and their correct answers.
Because the questions appeared in different orders for different candidates, some say they cannot tell which question each number refers to.
They are asking for more information so they can check their results.
The board says experts reviewed the questions and answer keys and found no technical errors.
Its notices did not describe a way to challenge answers.
A doctors’ representative has asked the Supreme Court to require more disclosure and allow objections.
Candidates are waiting to see whether the court will act before counselling begins.
NBEMS released NEET PG 2026 answer-key information after the examination was held on August 30 and September 5.
Candidate logins show question IDs, response status, answer-key IDs, candidates’ marked responses, and scores for each question.
Candidates say shuffled question order and the absence of actual questions and correct answers prevent them from checking their evaluation.
NBEMS said faculty reviewed every question and answer key and found no question technically incorrect; its notices did not mention an objection process.
Dr Dhruv Chauhan has petitioned the Supreme Court, seeking the complete question paper, answer details, and a time-bound objection window.
- Who
- NEET PG 2026 candidates, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, and petitioner Dr Dhruv Chauhan.
- What
- Candidates criticized the released answer-key information as insufficiently transparent; a petition seeks publication of the complete questions and answers and an objection window.
- Where
- India; the petition has been filed in the Supreme Court.
- When
- The exam was held on August 30 and September 5, 2026; NBEMS notices were issued on September 24 and October 1.
- Why
- Candidates say question IDs and answer-key IDs without the questions and correct answers do not let them independently check their evaluation.
Candidates and petitioner
NBEMS
Whether the released information provides transparency
Candidates and petitioner
Candidates say question IDs and answer-key IDs are not enough without the actual questions and correct answers, especially because question order was shuffled.
NBEMS
NBEMS released candidates’ responses and answer-key information, as announced in the exam bulletin; it said the release complied with the Supreme Court’s transparency direction.
Whether answers should be open to challenge
Candidates and petitioner
The petitioner seeks a time-bound objection window so candidates can raise discrepancies.
NBEMS
NBEMS said faculty reviewed the questions and answer keys and found none technically incorrect; its notices did not describe an objection process.
Key facts
- Exam
- NEET PG 2026, a postgraduate medical entrance examination
- Exam dates
- August 30 and September 5, 2026
- Information available
- Section-wise question IDs, response status, correct answer-key IDs, candidate responses, and scores
- NBEMS review
- The board said faculty reviewed every question and answer key and found none technically incorrect.
- Objection process
- The September 24 and October 1 notices did not mention an objection window or procedure.
- Court action
- Dr Dhruv Chauhan filed a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court.
- Relief sought
- Publication of the complete question paper, corresponding answers and candidate-marked options, plus a time-bound objection window
Quotes
A practising junior doctor in Madhya Pradesh
A practising junior doctor who commented on the disclosure of NEET PG answer keys.
“I was hopeful that when the answer keys are out, if I am not able to make the cut-offs, I will still be able to understand where I lost marks. This would help in preparing for any subsequent rounds.”
indianexpress.com
“CUET UG and PG, NEET UG, JEE Mains and Advanced — all these exams issue answer keys. Why can we not expect the same rigour for NEET-PG?”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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