Re-NEET 2026 Bonus Marks Explained: One Question Dropped & One Has Two Correct Answers

Important news for all the NEET candidates, NTA has released the Re NEET provisional answer key, and one question has been dropped from Chemistry, and another question from Physics has two correct options. Aspirants who appeared for the recent Re NEET examinations are informed that NTA will treat them fairly. As per the details we have all the candidates will get +4 bonus marks for the question.

In another question, two answer options have been declared correct. Candidates who select either of the correct options will be awarded full marks. However, candidates who selected the wrong option or did not attempt the question will not get any marks.

+4 Bonus Marks for All Re-NEET 2026 Candidates

Here is the latest update for all the NEET candidates. As we all know, NTA dropped two questions in their provisional answer key. Both questions are from the Physics section, and in one question, all the candidates who appeared will get +4 bonus marks. Here are the question numbers along with the test code below:-

Test Booklet CodeQuestion NumberBonus Mark
Code 50Question number 26+4 Marks
Code 60Question number 43+4 Marks
Code 70Question number 40+4 Marks
Code 80Question number 2+4 Marks

Two Correct Answers for One Question

One question from the Physics section has two correct options. In this case, candidates who select any one correct option from the two will get marks. Whereas candidates who choose incorrectly or do not attempt the question will not get marks. Here are the questions’ details:-

Test Booklet CodeQuestion NumberCorrect options
Code 50Question number 382 & 3
Code 70Question number 223 & 4

What is a Dropped Question?

A dropped question means if there is any error in the question or the question is wrong, in such a case, the question is dropped. As per the NTAs rule, if any question is dropped, every candidate who appeared will be awarded bonus marks.

Will Re-NEET 2026 have 716 Numbers?

No, the Re NEET 2026 exam will not be of a total of 716 marks. NTA has dropped one question and awarded bonus marks for it to all candidates. In case NTA cancels any question, then the total marks can be reduced. However, Re NEET 2026 is of 720 marks

Impact of Bonus Marks on Re-NEET 2026 Results

As per the NTAs bonus marks rules, all the participating candidates will get the bonus mark. If we talk about the impact of bonus marks in the Re-NET result, then there will be minor changes to the final merit list. So, candidates are advised not to worry, NTA will prepare the result based on the final answer key.

Conclusion

NTA has issued the provisional answer key and dropped one question from Physics. In another question, there are two correct options. As per NTA’s bonus marks rule, all candidates who appeared in the NEET examination will receive +4 bonus marks for the dropped question. In the other question, candidates who opted for either of the correct answers will receive full marks.

FAQs

 1. How Many Questions are Dropped in the NEET Provisional Answer Key?

One question is dropped from the Physics section, where another question is not dropped but has two correct options.

2. Is There Any Other Error in the Re-NEET 2026 Question Paper?

No, there is no other error in the Re NEET 2026 question paper.

3. How Many Bonus Marks will be Awarded?

All the candidates will get +4 marks as a bonus.

4. Will NTA Drop More Questions in Re-NEET 2026?

No, NTA is not expected to drop the questions anymore in the Re NEET provisional answer key.

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