The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 21, offering Indian students residing in the Kingdom a chance to appear for the crucial medical entrance exam without traveling to India. The announcement came from the Embassy of India in Riyadh via an official press release on June 18.
According to the Embassy, the examination will be held in pen-and-paper mode at the International Indian School Riyadh (IISR), Boys Section, located in the Rawdah district of the Saudi capital. This initiative is expected to benefit Indian expatriate students preparing for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India.
Examination Schedule and Centre Details
The NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, from 11:30 am to 2:45 pm Saudi Arabian time. Candidates may enter the examination centre between 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Authorities have advised students to arrive before 10:30 am to complete mandatory procedures such as document verification and security checks.
- Date: 21 June 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 11:30 am to 02:45 pm (Saudi Time)
- Entry Time: 8:30 am to 11:00 am (Saudi Time)
- Centre in Riyadh: International Indian School Riyadh (IISR), Boys Section
The examination centre will close its gates at 11:00 am sharp, and no candidate arriving after the stipulated time will be permitted entry. The Embassy has urged all examinees to carefully follow the guidelines issued by the NTA to avoid any inconvenience on exam day.
Mandatory Documents for Candidates
Students appearing for the re-examination must carry their original admit card, passport-size photographs, and a valid original photo identity proof issued by the Government of India. Candidates are also required to affix one passport-size photograph on the admit card and carry another for attendance verification. A postcard-size colour photograph must be attached as per NTA instructions.
School authorities have reiterated that only candidates will be allowed inside the examination centre premises. Students have been advised to note their allotted hall and row numbers from the seating plan displayed within the campus.
Strict Security Measures and Prohibited Items
The NTA and examination centre authorities have announced stringent security arrangements, including frisking and checks using hand-held metal detectors. Candidates have been requested to cooperate fully with officials during the screening process.
Several items are prohibited inside the examination hall, including mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, stationery materials, wallets, handbags, electronic devices, and metallic objects. Candidates have also been instructed not to wear high heels or fancy footwear. Authorities warned that possession of any prohibited item could lead to disqualification from the examination.
The Embassy of India and the International Indian School Riyadh have urged all candidates to adhere strictly to the prescribed guidelines to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination.
