NCET 2024 Provisional Answer Key Objection Period Closes Today – Submit Your Objections at ncet.smarth.ac.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key, along with the question papers and response sheets, to estimate their scores. The deadline to raise any objections is today, July 31.

How to Download the NCET 2024 Provisional Answer Key:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to ncet.smarth.ac.in.
2. Log In: Click on the Login tab on the homepage.
3. Enter Details: Provide your login details and click on Submit.
4. View Answer Key: Click on the link that says ‘View/Challenge Answer Key’.
5. Download: The provisional answer key will be displayed. Download it to compare your answers and estimate your score.

Challenge the Answer Key:

• Deadline: Today, July 31
• Fee: Rs 200 per question
• Process: Raise a challenge by submitting a non-refundable processing fee along with supportive documents if you find discrepancies.

Exam Details:

• Exam Date: June 12, 2024
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Languages: 13 (including English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Urdu)
• Total Questions: 181 (Candidates must attempt at least 160)
• Scoring: 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Minimum Passing Marks:

• General Category: 50%
• Reserved Category: 45%

Purpose of NCET:

NCET is conducted for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in selected Central/State Universities/Institutions including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and Government Colleges.