NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted on June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the original exam held on May 3 due to alleged paper leak concerns. The decision was taken following a high-level review meeting held late evening on May 14 at the official residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, where preparations for conducting the examination afresh were discussed in detail.
The earlier NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled after reports of irregularities and suspected question paper leaks triggered investigations by multiple agencies, including the CBI. The move left students and parents across the country awaiting clarity on the revised schedule.
📢 NEET (UG) 2026 — Examination Date Announced
The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Candidates and parents are requested to rely only on the official channels of NTA.…— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 15, 2026
Key Updates for Students
- Re-exam date: June 21, 2026
- Original exam cancelled: May 3, 2026
- Reason: Alleged paper leak and examination irregularities
- Admit card: Expected to be released in June on the official NTA website
- Registration: No fresh registration required
Impact on Students
The sudden cancellation and rescheduling have intensified stress among aspirants, many of whom are now revising their preparation plans. Coaching institutes have also begun intensive revision batches and mock test sessions to help students adjust to the new timeline. The re-exam is expected to be conducted across multiple centres nationwide under tighter security arrangements to prevent any malpractice.
Candidates and parents are advised to rely solely on official communications from the National Testing Agency (NTA) for authentic updates and information. For any queries or clarification, they may contact the official NTA helpdesk at neet-ug@nta.ac.in or call 011-40759000 / 011-69227700.
