The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) re-examination on June 21, 2026, witnessed a mix of moderate difficulty levels, logistical challenges, and incidents across multiple cities. Aspirants reported a balanced paper, while some faced entry issues and traffic disruptions.
Moderate Difficulty Level in Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, aspirants exiting the examination centre described the question paper as moderate. One candidate stated, “NEET-UG question paper difficulty level was moderate. Chemistry was easy, while the physics section was a bit lengthy.” The comment was captured in a video shared by Press Trust of India.
Burqa-Wearing Candidate Initially Denied Entry in Ajmer
In Ajmer, Rajasthan, a burqa-clad candidate named Kulsum Bano was allegedly denied entry at a medical entrance exam centre. She said, “I have come from Beawar to take the NEET exam. When I took the exam on May 3rd, I was in…”. However, the National Testing Agency (NTA) later confirmed that the aspirant was allowed entry. The NTA tweeted, “The aspirant wearing Burqa was allowed at the centre in Ajmer.”
Traffic Disruptions in Bengaluru Due to Congress Rally
Bengaluru faced massive traffic disruptions as a Congress party rally at Palace Grounds coincided with the NEET re-test. Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the timing, tweeting, “The Congress party could have chosen any other day for its rally at Palace Grounds. Instead, it chose the very day thousands of students are appearing for NEET. As massive traffic disruptions choked Bengaluru, many students were delayed, some reaching exam centres in panic and…”
Delhi Centre Gate Refusal
In Delhi, a candidate reported that they reached the centre by 1:30 PM but were refused entry as the gates were not opened. Times Now shared a video of the incident, highlighting the anxiety caused by the delay.
Special Arrangements for Injured Aspirant in Kolkata
In Kolkata, aspirant Shrishti Dubey, who suffered severe injuries in a road accident on June 14 and underwent major vascular surgery, was allowed to appear for NEET with special medical arrangements. This followed intervention by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, as reported by IANS.
Overall Impact
The re-examination, conducted for candidates who faced irregularities in the May 3 exam, saw varied experiences. While the NTA addressed the burqa issue promptly, the traffic situation in Bengaluru drew political criticism. Special accommodations for injured candidates underscored efforts to ensure fair access.
