The full schedule and key details for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination were announced on Friday, with the test now set to be held on June 21 after the original examination was cancelled due to a paper leak controversy.
Official Announcement
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in a press conference, confirmed the revised exam date along with important updates regarding admit cards, exam timing, examination city selection, and fee waiver for candidates.
Key Dates
- Admit Card Release Date: By June 14, 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Re-exam Date: June 21, 2026
Revised Exam Timing
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the exam duration. The re-examination will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, providing students an extra 15 minutes for attendance marking and other formalities.
Fee Waiver and Refund
In a major relief for candidates, the government announced that students will not have to pay any additional fee for the re-test. Furthermore, the examination fees already paid for the cancelled NEET UG 2026 exam will be refunded.
Background
The original NEET UG 2026 examination was conducted on May 3 but was later scrapped after allegations of a paper leak and circulation of leaked PDFs, which triggered nationwide outrage among students and parents.
Additional Opportunities for Candidates
Fresh admit cards for NEET UG 2026 will be released by June 14. Students will also be given another chance to select their preferred examination city through a fresh correction window, as many aspirants may have shifted locations after the cancellation of the earlier exam, the Education Minister stated.
