The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially scheduled a re-exam for NEET UG 2026 after cancelling the May 3 medical entrance examination. The move follows allegations of paper leaks and exam-related irregularities that sparked concern among students and parents across the country.
According to the NTA’s official post on X, the NEET UG 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21, 2026, with approval from the Government of India.
The agency has clarified that students do not need to register again for the examination. Candidates will also not be required to pay any extra fee for appearing in the re-test.
???? NEET (UG) 2026 — Examination Date Announced
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 15, 2026
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.…
NEET UG 2026 was cancelled after allegations surfaced that a leaked “guess paper” had strong similarities with the actual examination questions. The controversy rapidly spread across the country, triggering concerns over the integrity, security, and fairness of the examination process.
After the allegations came to light, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began investigating the case. Reports suggest that several arrests have already been made while search operations continue in multiple states.
For lakhs of NEET aspirants, the cancellation has created anxiety, disappointment, and uncertainty. Many students had already begun planning for counselling and admissions after appearing for one of India’s toughest entrance examinations.
Students and parents are now awaiting official updates regarding fresh admit cards, revised exam instructions, and counselling schedules for the re-examination process.
The controversy has triggered strong legal and political responses across the country. The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has reportedly moved the Supreme Court, requesting independent oversight of the NEET UG 2026 re-exam process to maintain transparency and fairness.
Meanwhile, students have been advised to follow only official notifications issued by the NTA and verified government platforms for updates related to the NEET UG 2026 re-examination.
