NEET UG‑2026 aspirant Bindhushree J. Pawar expected a score of 663, but the result displayed -11. She alleges an OMR sheet mix‑up and has demanded the original sheet from the NTA.

Key Takeaways

  • Aspirant expected 663 marks; result showed -11
  • Claims a mix‑up in the OMR sheet
  • NTA has not responded to her requests yet

What Happened?

Bindhushree J. Pawar, a NEET UG‑2026 candidate from Hangal, Haveri district, relied on the answer key released on June 21, which suggested she should have earned 663 points. When the official results were declared on July 16, her score appeared as –11, leaving her stunned.

She points out that while the OMR sheet bears her name, roll number and signature, the pattern of filled bubbles does not match her answering style. She attempted 165 questions, yet the sheet she received recorded only 41 entries.

Historical Background

NEET has witnessed several controversies over the years, ranging from paper leaks to scoring anomalies. In 2022, a similar OMR discrepancy prompted the NTA to promise tighter verification, but recurring complaints suggest systemic gaps remain.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that recurring OMR discrepancies erode trust in India's premier medical entrance exam, potentially affecting thousands of aspirants' career trajectories and prompting calls for stricter audit mechanisms.

"A single scoring error can derail the future of countless medical aspirants," notes education analyst Dr. Rajesh Kumar.

Student’s Response

On July 22, Bindhushree emailed the NTA requesting her original OMR sheet, confident it would reflect the 663 marks she deserves. To date, she says, there has been no reply, and calls from her teachers to the NTA helpline have gone unanswered.

Her father, Jagadish Pawar, added, "We spent two years in coaching and consistently scored well in mock tests. This scoring error is wiping out all that hard work." The Haveri district administration has also forwarded the grievance to the NTA.

Did You Know?: Over the past 20 years, roughly 30,000 NEET candidates have lodged OMR‑related complaints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Has the NTA issued an official statement on this case?
A: No official response has been released yet.

Q2: What happens if the OMR mix‑up is confirmed?
A: The NTA typically recalculates the score after a re‑evaluation, which can take several weeks.