The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted on June 21, 2026 (Sunday). The decision comes after the cancellation of the earlier NEET UG exam following allegations of paper leak and irregularities that affected more than 22 lakh medical aspirants across the country.
Students who registered for the previous exam will not have to pay any additional fee for the re-exam. NTA has also opened a correction window allowing candidates to update their current address and exam city preferences.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites — neet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in — for the latest updates regarding city slips, admit cards, and result announcements.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Date and Timing
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Date and Timing |
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Name |
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Re-Exam Date |
June 21, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen-and-Paper Mode) |
| Exam Timing |
2:00 PM to 5:15 PM |
| Official Website |
neet.nta.nic.in |
NTA has confirmed that candidates will receive an additional 15 minutes for examination formalities.
Why Is NEET UG 2026 Being Conducted Again?
The original NEET UG 2026 examination was cancelled after reports of alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities surfaced from multiple centres. Following nationwide concern among students and parents, authorities decided to conduct a fresh examination to ensure transparency and fairness in the admission process.
The re-exam will now serve as the official NEET UG 2026 examination for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical admissions.
NEET UG 2026 City Change Facility Open
NTA has allowed candidates to modify their examination city preferences due to changes in their current address or location.
Important Dates for City Change
| Important Dates for City Change |
| Event |
Date |
| Correction Window Starts |
May 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Modify City |
May 21, 2026 |
Students can update:
- Present address
- First preferred examination city
- Second preferred examination city
Candidates who do not make any changes during this period will automatically retain their earlier exam city preference.
What Changes Are Allowed in NEET UG 2026 Correction Window?
NTA has clarified that only limited corrections are permitted.
Allowed Changes
- Present address
- Examination city preference
Changes Not Allowed
- Name correction
- Category changes
- Photograph/signature changes
- Educational details
No requests will be accepted after May 21, 2026.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Fee Refund Details
Candidates do not need to pay any fresh registration or examination fee for the re-test.
NTA has confirmed that:
- The fee paid for the cancelled examination will be refunded
- No additional payment is required for appearing in the re-exam
Students are advised to monitor official notifications regarding the refund process.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern and Languages
The examination will continue in offline mode using pen-and-paper format.
Languages Available
NEET UG 2026 re-exam will be conducted in 13 languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
The question paper pattern and syllabus are expected to remain unchanged.
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and City Intimation Slip
NTA is expected to release:
- Exam city intimation slips
- Admit cards
- Exam guidelines
tentatively by June 14, 2026.
Candidates should download their admit cards only from the official website and verify all details carefully.
How to Change NEET UG 2026 Exam City?
Follow these steps to update your city preference:
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 correction window link
- Login using application number and password
- Update present address and exam city choices
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
Students should complete the process before the deadline.
Important Instructions for NEET UG 2026 Candidates
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Reach the exam centre before reporting time
- Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID
- Follow dress code and exam guidelines strictly
- Do not rely on unofficial websites or rumours
- Keep checking official NTA portals regularly
NTA has advised students and parents to trust only official communication channels for accurate updates.
NEET UG to Shift to CBT Mode from Next Year
The agency has also announced that from next year onwards, NEET UG examinations will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
This marks a major change in the medical entrance examination process and is expected to improve examination security and transparency.
Official Websites and Helpline
Official Websites
- neet.nta.nic.in
- nta.ac.in
NEET UG 2026 Helpline Numbers
- 011-40759000
- 011-69227700
Email Support
Candidates facing issues related to the examination, correction window, or admit card can contact NTA through the official helpline channels.
