NEET 2026 Dropped Questions: Check Marking Scheme, How They Affect Total Score
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| Updated On - Jul 2, 2026
NEET dropped questions will be listed on the official re-NEET final answer key. NTA drops questions after determining if there are any wrong questions or questions with incorrect options.
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NEET questions dropped (if any) are determined only after reviewing the challenges submitted by students against the provisional NEET answer key.
- For dropped questions, all students will get +4 marks added to the total NEET 2026 score.
- You will get full marks for dropped questions irrespective of whether you have attempted the question or not.
- Dropped questions in NEET 2026 increase total score and can improve the overall NEET percentile score.
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NEET 2026 Dropped Questions
During the answer key review process, NTA can find some questions containing errors, ambiguous wording, or technical inconsistencies, among others. Such questions are identified as dropped questions.
If a question is dropped in NEET 2026:
- All candidates who have appeared for the examination will be given the benefit of the question.
- Candidates will be given full marks whether they have attempted the question or not.
- Dropped questions are included for the final NEET score calculation.
- The deciding factor for the dropped questions is subject experts, and their decision cannot be questioned.
You can check the NEET 2026 Dropped Questions Marking Scheme in the table below
| Scenario | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Question Dropped by NTA | +4 Marks |
| Candidate Attempted the Dropped Question | +4 Marks |
| Candidate Did Not Attempt the Dropped Question | +4 Marks |
| Question Reviewed and Subsequently Dropped | +4 Marks |
Marking Scheme for Dropped Questions
According to the official NTA marking scheme, dropped questions are handled in a fundamentally different way from regular questions to be fair to all candidates.
- Every candidate is given the advantage of the dropped question.
- Dropped questions are not negatively marked.
- The marks given for dropped questions become part of the final score and rank calculation.
- Students should use only the final answer key to calculate their NEET scores.
You can check the Detailed Marking Scheme for Dropped Questions in the table below.
| Question Status | Candidate Response | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Dropped Question | Attempted | +4 |
| Dropped Question | Not Attempted | +4 |
| Dropped Question | Marked for Review | +4 |
| Invalid/Incorrect Question Dropped by NTA | All Candidates | +4 |
Questions With Multiple Correct Options
In some questions, after analyzing the objections, NTA may determine that a question has multiple correct answers. The assessment of such questions will be based on the updated final answer key.
When a question has multiple correct answers:
- Those candidates who choose any of the correct options will be given full marks.
- Candidates who select any of the incorrect options are awarded negative marks as per the NEET marking scheme.
- Questions with all 4 options correct are awarded +4 marks only if the question is attempted.
- Those candidates who do not attempt the question are given no marks.
You can check the Marking Scheme for Questions With Multiple Answers in the Table Below
| Scenario | Marks Awarded |
| Candidate Selected Any Officially Correct Option | +4 Marks |
| Candidate Selected an Incorrect Option | -1 Mark |
| Candidate Did Not Attempt the Question | 0 Marks |
| Question Later Declared Dropped | +4 Marks to All Candidates |
Source: NEET 2026 Information Bulletin
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NEET Dropped Questions FAQs
Ques. How many marks are awarded for dropped questions in NEET 2026?
Ans. For a dropped question, students are awarded +4 marks. You will get full marks for dropped questions whether you have attempted the question or not.
Ques. What happens if a NEET 2026 question has more than one correct answer?
Ans. In case a question has multiple answers, it is evaluated in a different way. Students who selected any of the correct options will get +4 marks. Those who selected any of the incorrect options will get -1 mark deducted. If the question with multiple correct options is not attempted by a candidate, no marks will be added or deducted from the total score.
Ques. Can candidates challenge the NEET 2026 final answer key?
Ans. When a question gets dropped or cancelled in NEET 2026, all candidates who appeared in the examination are given 4 marks by NTA.
- Such marks become part of the total score and merit list preparation.
- The decision regarding dropped questions is final and is reflected in the NEET final answer key.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.