NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam On June 21: Key Details Students Must Know

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be held on June 21 after the earlier exam was cancelled over alleged paper leak and irregularity allegations affecting more than 22 lakh students.

The exam will continue in offline mode this year, while NEET is set to shift to a computer-based format from 2027 onwards.

• What happened
  • NTA confirmed the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam date as June 21 (Sunday).
  • The previous examination was cancelled following paper leak allegations and irregularities.
  • Students can now modify their exam city preferences online.
• Key updates for students
  • Candidates can change their current address and preferred exam city between May 15 and May 21 on the official website.
  • Students may choose first and second preferred examination cities.
  • Those who do not update preferences will retain their previous city allotment.
  • No corrections other than address and exam city will be allowed after May 21.
• Exam pattern and timing
  • The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper (offline) mode.
  • NEET-UG 2026 will be held in 13 languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bengali, and Marathi.
  • Candidates will receive an extra 15 minutes for examination formalities.
  • Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
• Fee and admit card details
  • Fees paid for the cancelled exam will be refunded.
  • No additional fee is required for the re-exam.
  • City slips and admit cards are expected around June 14.
• What changes
  • From next year onwards, NEET-UG will move to Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
  • NTA has advised students to rely only on official communication channels for updates.
• Who is affected
  • More than 22 lakh NEET aspirants across India
  • Parents, coaching institutes, and examination centres
  • Medical college admission process nationwide

What to watch next:
Release of admit cards, updated city allotments, and the government’s next steps to strengthen exam security before the June 21 re-examination.