NCET 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window Open: Check Steps, Dates, and Fee Details
New Delhi, 21 May 2025 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Provisional Answer Keys, Question Papers, and Recorded Responses for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2025 conducted on 29 April 2025. These are now available on exams.nta.ac.in/NCET for all candidates who appeared in the examination.
Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer in the provisional keys can challenge the responses by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question. The answer key challenge window will remain open from 20 May to 22 May 2025 (up to 11:00 PM). The last date for fee payment is 22 May 2025, up to 11:50 PM.
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What Will Happen After a Challenge?
If a challenge is found valid, the Answer Key will be revised and applied to all candidates’ responses. The updated result will be based on the Final Answer Key, which will be released after review by a panel of experts. No individual notification will be sent regarding acceptance or rejection of challenges.
All challenges must be submitted online only, using debit card/credit card/net banking/Paytm. No challenges will be accepted via post, email, or any offline method. The challenge process will strictly close on 22 May 2025 at 11:50 PM.
Official Instructions for NCET 2025 Answer Key Challenge
Here is a summary of key instructions from the official circular:
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCET |
| Login Details Required | Application Number, Date of Birth, Security PIN |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question (non-refundable) |
| Payment Modes | Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Paytm |
| Deadline for Challenge | 22 May 2025 (11:00 PM) |
| Deadline for Fee Payment | 22 May 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Challenge Format | Only online challenges accepted |
| Document Upload Format | Single PDF file if supporting documents are needed |
| Contact for Queries | ncet@nta.ac.in / 011-40759000 |
Important Steps for Challenging the Answer Key
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCET |
| 2 | Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth |
| 3 | Click on ‘View/Challenge Answer Key’ |
| 4 | Select the question(s) and option(s) you want to challenge |
| 5 | Upload valid proof (if any) in single PDF format |
| 6 | Click ‘Submit and Review Claims’ |
| 7 | Finalize by clicking ‘Save Claim and Pay Fee’ |
| 8 | Pay the fee online; no changes allowed after payment |
Additional Notes
- The challenge will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts.
- The final decision made by the NTA experts will be binding.
- Challenges against any question will apply to all candidates who attempted that question.
- In the case of bi-lingual papers, English version will prevail if any dispute arises.
Stay updated via the official websites:
| www.nta.ac.in | https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCET |
For further clarification or technical issues, candidates may contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email ncet@nta.ac.in.
