📢 NTA NEET UG Re-Exam Date 2026 – Out | June 21, 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA), with the approval of the Government of India, has officially announced the NEET UG Re-Exam Date 2026. The re-examination will be conducted on Sunday, 21 June 2026. This comes after the original NEET UG 2026 exam held on 3 May 2026 was cancelled on 12 May 2026 following confirmed allegations of a nationwide paper leak. Over 22 lakh students will now appear for the re-exam. 💉🩺
📅 Post Date: 15 May 2026 | 🗓️ Re-Exam Date: 21 June 2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT: No fresh registration required. All existing registrations are valid for the re-exam. Fresh Admit Cards will be released soon at neet.nta.nic.in. Fees paid will be refunded. Rely ONLY on official NTA channels for updates.
🔍 NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 – Overview
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) |
| Original Exam Date | 3 May 2026 (Cancelled) |
| Cancellation Date | 12 May 2026 (Paper Leak Confirmed) |
| Re-Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) ✅ |
| Total Candidates | 22+ Lakh |
| Exam Mode | Pen-and-Paper (OMR Based) |
| Fresh Registration | Not Required ✅ |
| Fresh Admit Card | ⏳ To be released soon at neet.nta.nic.in |
| Investigation | CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
📅 NEET UG 2026 – Complete Timeline
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam (Original) | 3 May 2026 | ❌ Cancelled |
| Paper Leak Allegations Surface | 3–10 May 2026 | Confirmed |
| Exam Cancellation Announced | 12 May 2026 | Done |
| CBI FIR Registered | 12 May 2026 | In Progress |
| Re-Exam Date Announced | 15 May 2026 | ✅ Done |
| Fresh Admit Card Release | ⏳ To be announced | Coming Soon |
| NEET UG Re-Exam | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) | Upcoming |
| Result Declaration | ⏳ After Re-Exam | Awaited |
| Counselling (MCC) | ⏳ After Result | Awaited |
⚠️ Why Was NEET UG 2026 Cancelled?
The original NEET UG 2026 exam held on 3 May 2026 was cancelled by NTA on 12 May 2026 following:
- 🔴 Confirmed reports of a coordinated, nationwide paper leak
- 🔴 A "guess paper" containing 400+ questions (120+ matching Biology) was circulated before the exam
- 🔴 Exam was held across 551 cities in India + 14 cities abroad at 5,400+ centres
- 🔴 The CBI registered an FIR under criminal conspiracy, cheating, Prevention of Corruption Act, and Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- 🔴 Multiple states reported evidence of malpractice and breach of exam security
⚠️ The matter is under active CBI investigation. NTA has assured full cooperation with CBI.
✅ Key Points About NEET UG Re-Exam 2026
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| 📝 Fresh Registration | NOT Required. Existing registration carried forward automatically. |
| 💳 Exam Fee | Fees already paid will be refunded to students. Re-exam will be conducted using NTA internal resources. |
| 📑 Admit Card | Fresh admit cards will be issued for re-exam at neet.nta.nic.in. Date to be announced. |
| 📍 Exam Centres | Registration data, candidature & exam centres opted in May 2026 cycle will be carried forward. |
| 📋 Mode | Pen-and-Paper (OMR Based) – same as original exam. |
| 🔒 Security | NTA to introduce additional security measures for stricter monitoring at exam centres. |
| 📢 Source | Rely ONLY on official NTA X (Twitter) handle and neet.nta.nic.in for updates. |
📝 NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics (Section A + B) | 50 | 200 |
| Chemistry (Section A + B) | 50 | 200 |
| Biology – Botany (Section A + B) | 50 | 200 |
| Biology – Zoology (Section A + B) | 50 | 200 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 800 Marks (720 if all Section B attempted) |
- ✅ Each correct answer: +4 marks
- ❌ Each wrong answer: -1 mark (negative marking)
- ⏱️ Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 minutes)
- 📝 Mode: Pen-and-Paper / OMR Based
- 📚 Syllabus: Class 11 + 12 NCERT (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- 🗣️ Medium: 13 languages including Hindi, English, and regional languages
📥 How to Download NEET UG Re-Exam Admit Card 2026
⏳ Fresh Admit Cards for the Re-Exam will be released soon at neet.nta.nic.in
- 🌐 Visit: neet.nta.nic.in
- 🖱️ Click on "NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card" link
- 📝 Enter Application Number and Password / Date of Birth
- 🔘 Click "Submit"
- 📄 Admit Card will appear on screen
- 📥 Download and take colour printout
- 🪪 Carry it with a valid Photo ID proof on exam day
💡 Preparation Tips for NEET UG Re-Exam 2026
- 📚 Revise NCERT 11th & 12th Biology, Physics, Chemistry thoroughly
- 🎯 Focus more on Zoology and Botany – highest weightage (360 marks)
- 📝 Solve NEET Previous Year Papers (2015–2025) daily
- ⏱️ Practice time management – 200 minutes for 200 questions
- 🧪 Revise important reactions, formulas, diagrams
- 🧠 Stay calm – extra time before June 21 is a bonus for revision
- 📵 Avoid social media rumours – trust ONLY neet.nta.nic.in
🏥 Courses Under NEET UG 2026
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) | 5.5 Years (incl. internship) |
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | 5 Years |
| BAMS (Ayurvedic) | 5.5 Years |
| BHMS (Homoeopathic) | 5.5 Years |
| BUMS (Unani) | 5.5 Years |
| B.Sc. Nursing (Govt. Colleges) | 4 Years |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Veterinary) | 5.5 Years |
❓ FAQs – NEET UG Re-Exam 2026
Q1. When is NEET UG Re-Exam 2026?
A: Sunday, 21 June 2026, officially announced by NTA with Govt. of India approval. 📅
Q2. Why was NEET UG 2026 cancelled?
A: Cancelled on 12 May 2026 due to confirmed nationwide paper leak. CBI is investigating the matter. 🔴
Q3. Do I need to register again for Re-NEET 2026?
A: No. NTA confirmed that existing registration is valid. No fresh registration needed. ✅
Q4. Will exam fee be refunded?
A: Yes, NTA has stated that fees paid will be refunded to students. 💰
Q5. When will fresh NEET Admit Card be released?
A: Date not yet announced. Keep checking neet.nta.nic.in for updates. 📑
Q6. How many students will appear for Re-NEET 2026?
A: Over 22 lakh students who were registered for the original May 3 exam. 👨⚕️
Q7. Will exam centres change for Re-NEET 2026?
A: NTA has stated that registration data and exam centres opted earlier will be carried forward. ✅
Q8. Is NEET going to become computer-based?
A: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan indicated NEET will be computer-based from next year. The June 21 re-exam will be in pen-and-paper mode. 💻
✨ Re-Exam Date: 21 June 2026 | Admit Card Coming Soon | Check neet.nta.nic.in
