New Delhi, May 15 (BNP): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the re-examination for NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted on June 21, following the cancellation of the earlier exam amid allegations of a paper leak.
The revised examination date was confirmed on Friday through the agency’s official communication channels, ending days of uncertainty for more than 22 lakh medical aspirants across the country.
The original NEET-UG 2026 examination, held on May 3, was cancelled after reports of an alleged question paper leak surfaced from multiple regions. The Government of India approved the decision to conduct a fresh examination to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the country’s premier medical entrance test.
In its statement, the NTA said the re-examination would be held nationwide on Sunday, June 21, under enhanced security and monitoring arrangements. The agency also urged students and parents to depend only on official notifications for updates regarding admit cards, examination centres, and the admission process.
The cancellation announcement made on May 12 had triggered anxiety among lakhs of candidates awaiting clarity on the future course of the examination. With the fresh schedule now released, preparations for the re-exam process are expected to begin immediately.
NEET-UG serves as the gateway for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India, including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other allied medical programmes.
