Why was an OMR sheet used for the NEET exam?

An OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet was used for the NEET exam as the machine captures the answer marked by the candidates which made it easier to grade the paper. It was also helpful for the candidates as they can view their OMR sheet online and compare their answers to the answer key provided by NTA.

When was the NEET OMR sheet be uploaded on the website?

The OMR sheet was uploaded shortly after the examination was conducted.

Was it okay to use a gel or an ink pen while filling the OMR Sheet?

According to the guidelines, a candidate can use only a black/blue ball pen.

NEET OMR Sheet 2024: Download PDF, Challenge at neet.nta.nic.in

NEET OMR sheet 2024 will be released by the authority tentatively in the fourth week of May 2024. It will contain the recorded details of the answers. Candidates can challenge it by paying a non-refundable INR 200 for each question.

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NEET OMR sheet 2024 will display the recorded responses of the candidates. The NEET 2024 answer key and the scanned photographs of the candidates' NEET 2024 OMR response sheets will be released by the authority.

If candidates find any discrepancies, they may challenge the answer keys by paying the non-refundable fee of INR 200.

Table of Contents

How to Download NEET OMR Sheet 2024?
- Details to be Filled in the NEET OMR Sheet 2024
How to Challenge the NEET OMR Sheet 2024?
NEET OMR Sheet Important Dates 2024
How to Mark Answers in the NEET OMR Sheet 2024?
NEET 2024 OMR Sheet Instructions
Importance of NEET OMR Sheet 2024
NEET 2024 Answer Key 2024
- Challenging the NEET OMR Sheet along with Answer Key 2024

How to Download NEET OMR Sheet 2024?

The NEET 2024 examination was conducted offline, i.e., as a pen and paper-based test, which meant that the candidates had to mark their answers on an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) Sheet.

Candidates who want to download the NEET OMR sheet 2024 are required to follow the above steps.

Visit the official website of NEET.
Log in using your application number and password.
The candidates will be directed to the OMR page. Click on the ‘OMR Challenge’ tab which is provided on the left of the webpage.
The candidates can now view the NEET OMR sheet 2024.

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Details to be Filled in the NEET OMR Sheet 2024

Before the examination starts, the candidates have to fill in the details required in the NEET OMR Sheet 2024. Only black or blue ball pens are allowed. There will be two sides to the OMR sheet, one of which has the instructions on the front page.

The mandatory details to be filled in were as follows:

NEET Roll number in numerals
NEET Roll number in words
Name of the candidate in Capital letter
Father’s name in Capital letter
Test centre number
Test centre name

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How to Challenge the NEET OMR Sheet 2024?

The NTA provides the opportunity for the candidates to challenge the NEET 2024 OMR Sheet.

Once the authority uploads the OMR sheet on the website for the candidate to download along with the answer key, if the candidate detects an error in their NEET OMR sheet 2024, they will be able to challenge it by paying INR 200 per answer.

The candidates have to constantly check for updates on the official website regarding the status of their challenge since the authority doesn't inform the candidates individually.

The procedure to challenge the NEET OMR sheet 2024 are as follows:

Click on the website for NEET OMR sheet 2024, which will be provided to the candidates once the link is activated.
Log in using your application number and password.
Click on ‘OMR Challenge, ’ which will be available on the homepage.
Choose ‘Click here for OMR Challenge’ to challenge the answers.
The display will show the number of questions and answers marked by the candidate. The candidate has to tick the boxes which they want to challenge.
The candidate has to choose the correct option among the options provided in the drop-down menu.
After selecting and choosing the options for the questions, the candidate can click on the ‘submit’ tab.
A message would appear asking the candidate if they have challenged all the wrong answers. The candidate can re-check everything as they would not be able to change after submitting the answers.
The candidates would be directed to the payment section of the webpage. The payment can be made online mode via net banking or debit/credit card.

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NEET OMR Sheet 2024 Payment Details

Here are the payment details related to the NTA NEET OMR sheet 2024:

NEET OMR Sheet 2024 Payment Details
Particulars	Details
Amount to be Paid for Each Question	INR 200
Mode of Payment	Through Debit/ Credit card or Internet Banking
Refund	No Refund

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NEET OMR Sheet Important Date 2024

Here are the important dates for the NEET OMR sheet 2024. This table will be updated regularly, candidates can keep a tab:

NEET OMR Sheet Important Dates
Particulars	Dates
NEET Application Start Date	Feb 9, 2024
NEET Application End Date	Mar 9, 2024
NEET Exam Date	May 5, 2024
NEET Provisional Answer Key Release Date	To be Announced
NEET OMR Sheet Release date	Fourth Week of May 2024
Challenge NEET Response Sheet	To be Announced
NEET Final Answer Key	To be Announced
Declaration of NEET Result	To be Announced

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How to Mark Answers in the NEET OMR Sheet 2024?

Candidates must properly mark the correct answer in the NEET OMR sheet 2024. If the marking is inappropriate, the answer will not be considered. Follow the points mentioned below and abide by the same.

Be sure of the answer you choose and darken the circle completely on the NEET OMR sheet 2024.
Darken only one option. If you mark more than one option, marks will not be allotted.
Please do not leave any unnecessary marks on the NEET OMR sheet 2024, as they would be considered invalid.
You can not change the answer once selected.
Rough work in the NEET OMR sheet 2024 is not allowed.

How to Mark Answer in NEET OMR Sheet

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NEET 2024 OMR Sheet Instructions

NEET UG is conducted for 200 minutes, i.e., 3 hours and 20 mins. There will be questions from Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Biology; each will carry 50 questions and be divided into two sections.

Therefore, candidates are advised to read through the instructions mentioned in the NEET OMR sheet 2024 and then proceed to fill out the sheet.

Further, we have added the NEET exam pattern here for the benefit of the candidates.

NEET 2024 Marks Distribution Subject Wise
Subjects	Sections	Number of questions	Total marks for each section
Physics	Section A	35	140
Physics	Section B	15	40
Chemistry	Section A	35	140
Chemistry	Section B	15	40
Zoology	Section A	35	140
Zoology	Section B	15	40
Botany	Section A	35	140
Botany	Section B	15	40
Total	-	200	720

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Importance of the NEET OMR Sheet 2024

NTA (National Testing Agency) conducted the NEET 2024 using pen and paper mode. The OMR Sheet was distributed to the candidates so they could fill in their responses to the questions asked in the booklet.

With the help of the NEET OMR sheet 2024, the candidates can check their answers using the answer key which will be updated in the official website. The candidates will be able to estimate their score using the OMR sheet and answer key.

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NEET Answer Key 2024

NTA releases the NEET answer key after the exam is over. This is done for the candidate to compare their answer with the answer key so that they can estimate their marks and also challenge the authority if an error was to be found.

To download the NEET answer key, the candidate has to log in with their application number and password.

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Challenging the NEET OMR Sheet along with Answer Key 2024

The NTA allows candidates to challenge the NEET 2024 OMR sheet. As the authorities upload the OMR answer sheets and answer keys which are graded by the machine, candidates can spot errors and challenge them as required.

The process requires a candidate to submit their representation and detail the correct answer against the OMR grading while paying a fee of INR 200 to challenge the same.

NEET candidates can also check the official website or GetMyUni for updates on how to challenge the OMR NEET sheet. The status of the candidates' challenge will be updated on the website and not sent to the candidate personally.

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