The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the re-examination for NEET UG 2026 on June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the original May 3 exam due to widespread irregularities and paper leak allegations.

• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made the official announcement on June 4, confirming the fresh date and extended exam duration of 3 hours 15 minutes.
• Admit cards for the re-exam will be released on June 14, 2026; candidates can download them from the official NTA NEET portal.
• The exam will be held in offline OMR-based mode across the country, with city intimation slips expected shortly.
• From 2027 onwards, NEET UG will shift to a fully computer-based test (CBT) format to eliminate OMR-related vulnerabilities and ensure greater transparency.
• A dedicated refund portal has been activated for candidates who wish to claim fee refunds; the deadline has been extended to June 22, 2026.
• Over 22 lakh aspirants were affected by the original exam cancellation, leading to significant stress and multiple reported tragic incidents across states.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its comprehensive probe into the alleged irregularities and supply of guess papers.
• Students are advised to regularly check neet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates on city allotment, admit cards, and guidelines.
• The re-exam will follow the same syllabus and pattern as the original; no fresh registration is required for already registered candidates.
• Education experts and student bodies have welcomed the CBT transition but demanded stronger accountability measures and systemic reforms in national-level testing.