The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be held on June 21, 2026, after the original exam conducted on May 3 was cancelled following serious allegations of a paper leak. This is one of the biggest developments in Indian medical education in recent years, affecting approximately 24 lakh medical aspirants across the country.
The original NEET UG 2026 examination was cancelled on May 12, 2026, after Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) discovered a “guess paper” that allegedly contained 140 questions matching the actual exam paper. The case triggered a CBI investigation and nationwide protests by students and parents.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Original Exam Cancelled | May 12, 2026 |
| NEET Re-Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | June 14, 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM |
| Fee Refund Last Date | June 22, 2026 |
Important Highlights for Students
- No additional fee required for the re-exam
- Admit card available at neet.nta.nic.in from June 14
- Exam timing extended by 15 minutes compared to the original schedule
- Exam will be conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode
- City Intimation Slip to be released shortly on neet.nta.nic.in
NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process
Candidates who wish to claim a refund for the original May 3 exam registration fee can apply through the NEET registration portal at neet.nta.nic.in. The refund window is active until June 22, 2026. Students should log in using their application number and password to initiate the refund claim.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan publicly stated that the government is committed to making the June 21 re-test 100 per cent error-free. The Supreme Court of India has also asked the Central Government about the possibility of establishing an independent body to replace NTA for conducting national exams.
The NTA further announced that from 2027 onwards, NEET will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), though a final official decision is yet to be made.
What Students Should Do Now
- Download the admit card from neet.nta.nic.in after June 14
- Check your exam city and centre details carefully
- Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card on exam day
- Apply for fee refund before June 22, 2026 if needed
