Those students who have registered will be able to download NEET UG hall tickets from the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.NTA NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Highlights: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the re-NEET UG exam in June 14, however, some students are facing problem in downloading the hall ticket. The NEET UG re-exam is scheduled to be held on June 21. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
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NEET UG will be conducted in the usual afternoon shift, between 2 pm and will go on till 5:15 pm. This includes the 15-minutes of extra time the exam authority accounted for, in order to allow students to finish OMR-related and documentation formalities inside the examination hall.
NEET UG 2026 Hall Tickets: How to download
This year, around 22,75,011 students have registered for the exam, while 22,05,035 students had appeared for the exam on May 3 across the country. For more information on the admit cards and results, visit the IE Education Portal.
The admit cards consist of the following information: candidate’s name, application number, examination centre, timing of the exam. In case their is any mistakes in the admit card, students should contact the NTA authorities using their helpline at the earliest.
Candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination can download their admit cards from the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. To access it, visit the website and click on the ‘NEET UG 2026 admit card’ link. Enter your login credentials, including application number, date of birth or password, and the security captcha, then click submit. The admit card will open in a new window. Download and save a copy for future reference.
The NEET UG exam was originally conducted on May 3. However, the exam was canceled due to claims of a paper leak and other irregularities, it will now take place on June 21. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively looking into the matter.
On June 7, 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the city intimation slip before to the re-examination. The admit cards were issued on June 14, 2026.
About 73,000 students are anticipated to sit for the NEET exam, which will be administered across 208 testing locations in 24 cities throughout the state, according to Telangana State Principal Secretary (Health) Christina Z. Chongthu.
Candidates are not allowed to carry mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, electronic pens, wallets, pouches, calculators, or any stationery item from home. Water bottles must be transparent. Bringing food items or any written material is also prohibited.
Candidates will not be allowed entry inside the examination centre without the following documents:
(1) Printed NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card
(2) Original valid photo ID — Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport,
(3) One passport-size photograph identical to the one on the admit card.
Abhishek Singh, Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), declared that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be in charge of transporting the NEET question papers for the test on June 21. Speaking virtually with Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao during a review meeting on NEET preparations, Singh stated that more security measures are being implemented to guarantee the exam's safe and easy administration.
Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET UG paper leak case, has now petitioned a Delhi court for interim relief so he can take the NEET retest on June 21 after requesting permission to access study materials while in judicial custody.
Candidates are advised to check the address of their NEET UG examination centre carefully and visit the centre a few days prior to establish familiarity with the route and location. On the day of the examination, they should carry all the required documents.
This year, 22,75,011 candidates enrolled for the exam, and 22,05,035 of them sat for the test, which was conducted on May 3 at locations all around the country.
The NEET UG examination pattern and marking scheme will remain unchanged. The exam will consist of 180 questions carrying 4 marks each, totalling to 720 marks. Every right question will fetch four marks while one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The decades-old pen-and-paper OMR format would be replaced by a computer-based test format for NEET UG 2027, according to formal confirmation from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. However, as previously indicated, the June 21, 2026 re-exam will proceed in pen and paper format. A high-level expert committee recommended the change.
Candidates can download the admit card by following these steps:
(1) Visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
(2) Click on the admit card download link.
(3) Enter Application Number and Date of Birth.
(4) Click on 'Submit'. The admit card will appear on the screen.
5) Download and print the admit card for use on exam day. Keep multiple printouts handy.
Previously, students were given 180 minutes (3 hours) to complete the exam. However, following the new directive from the Agency, students will now be given 195 minutes. With this change, NEET UG students will be able to take the exam from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. Another key change is the increase in rough-work space within the question paper booklet. Medical entrance aspirants will receive four pages for rough work, instead of the earlier two.
Amid controversy over the NEET-UG paper leak, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay demanded that his state be permitted to fill all seats under the state quota in MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses based “solely” on Class 12 marks.
According to NIRF rankings, these are the top 10 colleges in India:
-- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
-- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
-- Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu
-- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry
-- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttar Pradesh.
-- Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh
-- National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
--King George`s Medical University, Lucknow
-- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
-- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Candidates who are appearing for the retest should carry their admit card along with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Pan Card). Without these documents candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centres.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said it will provide another opportunity to NEET UG 2026 candidates to update their bank account details for fee refunds after the examination, in cases where students have entered incorrect information or were unable to complete the verification process earlier.
The announcement comes as the agency begins the process of refunding examination fees to candidates following the cancellation of the earlier NEET UG 2026 examination. According to NTA, all refunds will be credited directly to the bank account details provided by candidates through the official portal.
Candidates who are appearing for the re-exam have to wear light-colored, half-sleeved clothes and plain trousers. For footwear, open sandals or low-heeled slippers are recommended. Jewellery, belts, large buttons, heavy embroidery, brooches, and electronic items are strictly prohibited. Candidate with religious or customary attire should report early to the exam centre for mandatory frisking.
The NEET UG re-exam will be conducted in 551 cities across the country and at 14 international cities by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Last year, the exam was conducted on May 4 in offline mode across the country. The results were declared on June 14, 2025 by the NTA.
The admit card consists of the following details: the candidate's name, application number, examination centre and timing of the exam. Candidates are advised to contact with the NTA authorities at the earliest possible, if there is any mistake in the hall tickets.
Candidates who will be appearing for the NEET UG retest can download their admit cards from the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
A total of 22,75,011 candidates have registered for the exam this year, out of which 22,05,035 candidates had appeared for the exam, which was conducted on May 3, 2026 across the country.
Candidates who are appearing for the NEET UG retest will get four marks for each correct answer. While for incorrect answer one marks will be deducted. No marks will be given to unattempted questions. Every question will have a unique answer. However, if more than one option is found to be correct, four marks will be awarded to all the candidates who have marked either of the correct answers. In case a question is dropped, four marks will be awarded to all the candidates regardless of whether the question was attempted or not.
The NEET UG retest question paper will consists of 180 compulsory questions, with chemistry and physics containimh 45 questions each and biology (botany and zoology) will consist of 90 questions.
The NTA has clarified that the medium of examination selected during the original application process is final and cannot be changed at this stage. Addressing the complaints related to unavailable city selection options, the agency said the issue is linked to the fixed language-medium choice, as certain mediums are available only in specific states and locations mentioned in the NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin.
Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has announced that the state has been allocated an additional 1,122 medical seats, offering a golden opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals.
The Supreme Court had declined hearing petition demanding the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode instead of the existing pen-and-paper format. The plea, was filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh, Anubhav Garg, Indian Medical Association (IMA) national spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan, and Harisharan Devgan, challenges the recent NEET-UG re-exam notice and seeks immediate measures to revise the mode of exam and improve the overall system in the conducting of the high-stakes medical entrance examination.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for NEET UG 2026 candidates to submit their bank account details to process examination fee refunds. In a public notice, the agency announced that the facility — originally set to close on May 27 — will remain open until June 22, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. The fee refund process is linked to the broader disruptions surrounding the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3.
A parliamentary standing committee meeting convened to examine the merits of pen-and-paper versus computer-based testing turned into a political and institutional flashpoint. The National Testing Agency (NTA) defended its June 21 NEET-UG retest plan, while Congress chair Digvijaya Singh warned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal accountability was now on the line. Meanwhile, representatives of a doctors’ body that had approached the Supreme Court over the alleged NEET paper leak were prevented from deposing before the panel after objections from ruling party members.
The full might and weight of the law will fall on any person trying in any manner to distort, disrupt or tamper with the integrity or smooth conduct of the NEET-UG retest, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan said on Friday.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched Pariksha Karmayogi: Capacity-Building Programme for Examination Officials on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform to strengthen the supervision, invigilation, and overall conduct of its examinations. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the preparations and accountability of examination personnel involved in conducting large-scale national tests, including the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG).
Officials from the Union Health and Education ministries, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the National Medical Commission (NMC) appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 to discuss the conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21. The Agency has already released the city slip for the exam.
NTA Director General Abhishek Singh has announced that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be responsible for transporting the NEET question papers for the national test scheduled for June 21. Singh, who participated virtually in a meeting with Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on NEET arrangements, stated that enhanced security protocols are being implemented for the examination.
As the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to reconduct the NEET UG examination on June 21, several state governments have announced free travel facilities for candidates appearing for the test. States such as Odisha, Delhi, Punjab, and Uttarakhand are extending this support to help students reach their examination centres smoothly and without inconvenience on exam day.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the time allowed for students taking the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. Previously, students were given 180 minutes (3 hours) to complete the exam. However, following the new directive from the Agency, students will now be given 195 minutes. With this change, NEET UG students will be able to take the exam from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET) UG 2026 on April 26, 2026.
As part of heightened security measures for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, experts involved in preparing the question paper have reportedly been placed under lockdown at an undisclosed location. This protocol, aimed at preventing any pre-exam leak of question paper content, represents a significant departure from the security arrangements in place during the May 3 examination. The measure was introduced following the paper leak investigation that revealed the May 3 question paper had reportedly reached certain candidates before the examination was conducted.
This year, around 22,75,011 students have registered for the exam, while 22,05,035 students had appeared for the exam on May 3 across the country.
Hours after releasing the admit cards for the re-exam NEET UG, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has acknowledged technical glitches on its portal. These glitches have affected lakhs of medical exam aspirants from downloading their admit cards, even as the exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026. This year, around 22,75,011 students have registered for the exam, while 22,05,035 students had appeared for the exam on May 3 across the country.
Students are facing technical glitches in downloading their admit cards. NTA has taken cognisance of the matter and informed students that their teams are working towards resolving all these issues.
Around 4 lakh candidates for NEET UG 2026 Examination on 21st June have downloaded their Admit Cards. We are aware that some of you are facing technical glitches or server issues in accessing your admit cards. Our teams have been working towards resolving all these issues. We are…Around 4 lakh candidates for the NEET UG 2026 Examination on 21st June have downloaded their Admit Cards till 9 am today
NTA NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Live Updates: This is the first-ever full cancellation of NEET UG, 2015 AIPMT was the last medical entrance exam cancelled before thisNTA has committed that the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 will maintain the same geographic spread as the cancelled May 3 examination, covering 551 cities in India and 14 international locations. This means candidates will not be required to travel to a different or more distant city than the one they were originally assigned to in May. The city intimation slip released ahead of the admit card provides candidates with confirmation of their exam city, and the full centre address will follow on the admit card when it is released by June 14.
The approximately 22 lakh candidates who appeared for the NEET UG 2026 examination on May 3 are eligible to appear for the June 21 re-exam without registering afresh or paying any new examination fee. NTA confirmed this in its May 12 cancellation announcement, stating the decision was made "in recognition of the trust on which the national examination system rests." No new candidate can register for the re-exam, the eligible pool is entirely limited to those who appeared on May 3. Candidates who were registered for May 3 but did not appear are not eligible.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, asked candidates not to worry about irregularities and instead focus on their examination preparation. He confirmed that the government is using a comprehensive approach, described as a "whole-of-government" strategy, coordinating the Defence Ministry, Home Ministry, Postal Department, and state governments to ensure the re-exam is conducted smoothly and transparently. The minister's communication came as protests by student groups continued in several parts of the country in the weeks following the May 12 cancellation.
NTA has confirmed that strict security measures will be in place at all NEET UG 2026 re-examination centres on June 21. These include biometric verification of candidates, frisking using high-sensitivity metal detectors, CCTV surveillance, and documentation checks at entry. The security arrangements are described as more comprehensive than those in place for the May 3 examination. AI surveillance systems and centrally monitored CCTV feeds are also being deployed. CRPF and CISF personnel will be present to guard examination materials at designated points across the country.
The NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card, when released at neet.nta.nic.in, will carry the candidate's name, roll number, application number, photograph, examination centre name and full address, exam date (June 21), shift timing (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM reflecting the extended 195-minute window), reporting time, category, and detailed exam-day instructions. Since the re-exam timing differs from the standard 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM format used in the May 3 sitting, candidates should note the revised end time of 5:15 PM printed on the new admit card.
To download the NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card from the official portal, candidates visit neet.nta.nic.in and click on the Admit Card link for the re-examination. They log in using their application number and password. The re-exam admit card PDF appears on screen and must be downloaded and printed on A4 paper. Candidates must verify all details on the admit card after downloading, including name, roll number, exam centre address, reporting time, and exam day instructions. The printed hard copy is the only accepted entry document at the examination centre on June 21.
In addition to Delhi, Punjab, Odisha, and Uttarakhand, the states of Bihar and Haryana also announced free transportation support for NEET UG 2026 re-exam candidates. Bihar directed state-run bus services to provide free travel to candidates and their guardians on June 21, with authorities also directed to make necessary arrangements at important transit points to facilitate smooth travel. Haryana similarly announced free travel on Haryana Roadways buses for candidates presenting their re-exam admit card. Rajasthan also arranged free travel through Rajasthan Roadways services for NEET re-exam candidates.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi government will provide free travel in all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses to candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, on presentation of a valid admit card. The Chief Minister stated: "To support candidates appearing for NEET UG 2026 on June 21, the Delhi Government will provide free travel in all DTC buses upon presentation of a valid admit card. No student should face inconvenience on a day that holds such importance for their future." The initiative is part of multiple state government measures to assist students on re-exam day.
The Punjab Cabinet approved free travel for NEET UG 2026 re-exam candidates on all government-operated bus services, including Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS, and PRTC. The benefit is available from June 20 to June 22, covering travel to the exam city, the exam day itself, and the return journey on June 22. The Punjab government has also extended this facility to the attendant accompanying each candidate, not just the candidate themselves. Students need to show their valid NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card to avail the facility on any of these bus services.
The Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, announced free travel in Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) buses for NEET UG 2026 re-exam candidates who are permanent residents of the state. The facility is available from two days before the examination to two days after, covering June 19 to June 23. Candidates must show their valid NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card to avail the facility. The orders were issued by Transport Secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant to the Managing Director of Uttarakhand Transport Corporation ahead of the June 21 re-exam.
The Odisha government announced free bus travel for approximately 56,983 NEET UG 2026 re-exam candidates in the state, covering travel to all 134 examination centres across Odisha. In a formal letter to the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), the government cited three specific reasons: reducing risk of heatstroke, supporting economically weaker students, and ensuring equitable access to examination centres. Candidates can avail the facility by showing their valid NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card before boarding the bus on June 21. The state government confirmed the financial liability will be borne by the Transport Department.
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 will be conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 international locations, covering the same geographic spread as the original May 3 examination. NTA has set up examination centres across all states and union territories to ensure no candidate is required to travel a significantly longer distance to appear for the re-exam than they would have for the original sitting. The full list of exam centres for the re-exam will be communicated to individual candidates through the re-exam admit card.
Reports circulating on social media and some platforms claimed that NEET UG 2026 re-exam question papers were being printed at a Finance Ministry press facility. The government categorically dismissed these claims as false. The dismissal was part of a broader effort to counter misinformation in the weeks ahead of the June 21 re-exam. NTA and the government have also been monitoring social media for fresh claims of paper leaks, with prior action taken to flag and remove such content in coordination with the relevant platforms.
The Central Bureau of Investigation took over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case after the Government of India referred the matter to the agency following the May 12 cancellation of the examination. Since then, the CBI has made multiple arrests in the case. The investigation is running in parallel with the re-examination process.
The Cabinet Secretary, the NTA, and multiple state governments have been meeting regularly to ensure the June 21 re-exam is conducted without disruption. The CBI probe remains active as the re-exam approaches.
As part of heightened security measures for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, experts involved in preparing the question paper have reportedly been placed under lockdown at an undisclosed location. This protocol, aimed at preventing any pre-exam leak of question paper content, represents a significant departure from the security arrangements in place during the May 3 examination. The measure was introduced following the paper leak investigation that revealed the May 3 question paper had reportedly reached certain candidates before the examination was conducted.
NTA released the NEET UG 2026 re-exam city intimation slip ahead of the admit card, allowing candidates to plan their travel to the exam city in advance. The city slip is a different document from the admit card and carries only the name of the city where the candidate's examination centre is located. It does not contain the specific centre address, roll number, reporting time, or exam-day instructions. All these details will be available only on the re-exam admit card, expected by June 14, 2026.
In an unprecedented security measure ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, the Indian Air Force has been deployed to assist with the secure transportation of question papers to examination centres across the country. CRPF and CISF personnel are also being deployed to guard question papers and examination materials at storage and distribution points. The decision reflects the government's stated "whole-of-government" strategy for the re-exam, coordinating the Defence Ministry, Home Ministry, Postal Department, and state governments to ensure examination integrity.
In one of the student-centric measures introduced for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, NTA has increased the rough work space in the question paper booklet from 2 pages to 4 pages. The agency added two rough-work pages immediately after the instructions page and two additional pages at the end of the booklet. The revised layout is incorporated in both English and regional language versions of the question paper. NTA stated that this change was made based on feedback received from candidates over the years regarding insufficient rough work space during the examination.
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 is being held after the National Testing Agency cancelled the original examination in its entirety on May 12, 2026, nine days after it was conducted on May 3. The cancellation was the first-ever full cancellation of a NEET UG examination, triggered by a paper leak investigation that found significant overlap between a guess paper circulating on WhatsApp and the actual question paper. Around 22 lakh candidates who had appeared on May 3 are now eligible to appear for the June 21 re-exam without fresh registration or fees.
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination will run from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM on June 21, a total window of 195 minutes. This is 15 minutes longer than the standard 3-hour format used in the cancelled May 3 examination. NTA confirmed that the additional 15 minutes have been added to accommodate administrative formalities at the beginning and end of the examination, ensuring that the actual answering time for candidates is not reduced by verification procedures, signing requirements, or other administrative steps at the start and close of the session.
Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, chairing a high-level review meeting on the NEET UG 2026 re-examination alongside NTA Director General Abhishek Singh, issued an unambiguous warning ahead of June 21. "The full might and weight of law will fall on any person trying in any manner to distort, disrupt, or tamper with the integrity or smooth conduct of the re-examination," Somanathan stated. He added that the central government, state governments, and district administrations are working together in close coordination to ensure smooth conduct of the re-exam.
The NTA has issued the hall tickets for NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21. Candidates can now log in using their individual credentials to download the hall tickets.
Candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 must carry the newly issued re-exam admit card. The hall ticket that was issued for the cancelled May 3 examination will not be accepted at any examination centre on June 21. This is confirmed in the guidelines issued by NTA ahead of the re-exam. Candidates who arrive at the examination centre on June 21 with the older May 3 admit card will be denied entry. The re-exam admit card, once released at neet.nta.nic.in, is the only valid entry document for the June 21 sitting.
Authorities have announced enhanced security measures for the June 21 examination following the cancellation of the earlier test. The Indian Air Force will assist in transporting question papers, while central and state agencies have been tasked with ensuring a secure examination process.
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 re-examination admit card by June 14, 2026, on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had confirmed this timeline for the release of the hall ticket. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the original May 3 exam. Candidates need to download the fresh re-exam admit card using their application number and password, the admit card from the cancelled May 3 examination is not valid for the June 21 re-exam.
Candidates can appear for NEET UG in English, Hindi, and several regional languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia, and Urdu, depending on the options selected during registration.
NEET UG follows a marking scheme of four marks for every correct answer and a deduction of one mark for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The highest possible score in the examination is 720.
The re-examination will consist of 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Biology will carry 90 questions, while Physics and Chemistry will have 45 questions each.
Although the Union Education Ministry has announced that NEET UG will move to a computer-based format from 2027, the June 21 re-examination will continue in the traditional offline OMR-based mode.
After downloading the admit card, candidates should verify their name, application number, photograph, signature, examination centre address, reporting time, and exam-day instructions. Any discrepancy should be reported immediately to the NTA helpdesk.
Once released, candidates should visit neet.nta.nic.in, click on the admit card download link, enter their login credentials, and submit the details. The admit card will appear on the screen and should be downloaded and printed for future use.
NEET UG remains one of India's largest entrance examinations. This year, over 22.75 lakh candidates had registered for the medical entrance test, while more than 22 lakh students appeared for the cancelled May examination.
No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre without a printed copy of the NEET UG 2026 admit card. Students should carry multiple copies as a precaution and ensure that the document remains undamaged and clearly legible.
Candidates will be able to download their NEET UG 2026 admit card only through the official portal, neet.nta.nic.in. NTA has advised students not to rely on unofficial websites or social media links and to use only authorised platforms for examination-related information.
The exact reporting time and gate-closing schedule will be printed on each candidate’s admit card. Students are generally advised to reach the examination venue well in advance, as late entry is not permitted after gates close.
Along with the admit card, candidates must carry a valid original photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving Licence. A passport-size photograph matching the one uploaded in the application form is also required.
To access the hall ticket, candidates will need their application number and date of birth or password. Students are advised to keep these details ready to avoid delays when the admit card link becomes active.
Before releasing the admit card, NTA issued the advance city intimation slip on June 7. The slip informed candidates about the city allotted for their examination centre, helping students make travel arrangements in advance. However, it is not a substitute for the admit card.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card shortly for candidates appearing on June 21. The exam was rescheduled after the May 3 test was cancelled amid paper leak allegations. Candidates should regularly check the official NEET website for the latest updates.
Although the NEET UG 2026 admit card has not yet been released, the National Testing Agency (NTA) had already issued the advance city intimation slip on June 7. The slip informed candidates about the city where their examination centre will be located, allowing them to plan their travel and accommodation arrangements well in advance.
Candidates will not be allowed entry inside the examination centre without the following documents:
(1) Printed NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card
(2) Original valid photo ID — Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport,
(3) One passport-size photograph identical to the one on the admit card.
Once released, candidates can download the admit card by following the steps given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the admit card download link.
Step 3: Enter Application Number and Date of Birth to login.
Step 4: Click on 'Submit'. The admit card will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Download and print the admit card for exam day.
The admit cards will be available to download only at the official website of NTA- neet.nta.nic.in.
(i) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Four marks (+4)
(ii) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
(iii) Unanswered: No mark (0).
In 2024, the NEET UG examination was conducted on May 5 for more than 24 lakh candidates. The provisional answer key was released on May 29, and candidates were allowed to raise objections until May 31. The results were subsequently announced on June 4.
Following a controversy surrounding the examination, a re-test was conducted on June 23. The provisional answer key for the re-exam was released for challenge from June 28 to June 29, and the revised results were declared on July 26.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET UG 2025 examination on May 4 at 5,453 centres spread across nearly 500 cities nationwide. More than 22.7 lakh candidates had registered to appear for the medical entrance examination this year.
The Uttarakhand government has also introduced a free travel facility for NEET aspirants who are permanent residents of the state. Eligible candidates can avail of complimentary travel on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation's ordinary-category buses by presenting their NEET admit cards. The facility will remain available from two days before the examination until two days after the exam.
Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan on Friday warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to compromise, disrupt, or interfere with the integrity and smooth conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination. He said those found engaging in such activities would face the full force of the law.
The Punjab government has allowed NEET candidates to travel free of cost to their examination centres on Punbus and PRTC buses. Students travelling between June 20 and June 22 can avail of the facility by presenting their NEET admit cards, which will serve as valid travel passes for the journey.
A purported notification circulating on social media claimed that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the examination pattern for the upcoming NEET UG re-examination. The document, dated May 27 and marked as "confidential", is allegedly addressed to the NTA's preparation and moderation panel. It further claims that the fresh NEET examination will be conducted independently of all previous question papers and review materials.
However, the NTA has clarified that the notification is fake and has not been issued by the agency. Candidates have been advised not to rely on unverified information circulating online and to refer only to official announcements released through the NTA's authorised platforms.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had also announced a similar initiative, allowing NEET candidates to travel free of cost on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses on the day of the examination upon presenting their admit cards.
The Delhi government said the measure has been introduced to ensure that students do not face any transportation-related difficulties on a crucial examination day.
The NEET UG examination was originally conducted on May 3. However, following allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities, the exam was cancelled and is scheduled to be reconducted on June 21. The case is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Ahead of the re-examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the city intimation slip on June 7, 2026. The admit cards for the re-test are expected to be issued shortly.
In a letter addressed to the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), the state government stated that, following the directions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, free bus travel will be provided to NEET aspirants across Odisha.
The initiative will benefit all 56,983 candidates appearing for the examination at 134 centres statewide. According to the government, the measure aims to ensure smooth and stress-free travel for students, minimise the risk of heat-related illnesses, and assist candidates from economically weaker backgrounds in reaching their examination centres without financial burden.
Telangana State Principal Secretary (Health) Christina Z. Chongthu announced that approximately 73,000 students are expected to participate in the NEET examination, which will take place across 208 examination centres in 24 cities throughout the state.
National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh announced that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will handle the transportation of NEET question papers for the examination scheduled on June 21. Speaking virtually during a review meeting on NEET preparations with Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Singh said that additional security measures are being put in place to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the examination.
So far, the CBI has arrested 13 individuals in connection with the case, including teachers and students from Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, Latur, and Ahilyanagar.
The agency has alleged that individuals linked to the National Testing Agency (NTA) were involved in the leak. Among those arrested is P. V. Kulkarni, a retired chemistry teacher from Pune who, according to the CBI, had been associated with the NTA.
According to the CBI, a 150-page “guess paper” containing 410 questions was allegedly circulated among certain aspirants before the examination. The agency claimed that nearly 120 of those questions later appeared in the Chemistry section of the exam. Investigators further alleged that the material had been in the possession of some students several weeks before the test was conducted.
After seeking permission to access study materials while in judicial custody to prepare for the NEET retest scheduled for June 21, Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET UG paper leak case, has now approached a Delhi court seeking interim bail to enable him to appear for the examination.
The NEET UG exam is a 3-hour offline OMR bassed test comprising 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology). Candidates are awarded +4 marks for correct answers and penalized -1 mark for incorrect answers, with a maximum possible total score of 720 marks.
The question paper will be available in multiple languages, allowing candidates to choose from English, Hindi, and several regional languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, and Urdu.
The examination comprises 180 questions, with 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry and 90 questions from Biology. Candidates were allotted three hours to complete the test, while Persons with Disabilities (PwD) were granted an additional hour.
A total of 22,75,011 candidates registered for the examination this year, of whom 22,05,035 appeared for the test conducted on May 3 at centres across the country.
In a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education this week, NTA officials were questioned about specific safeguards in place to prevent another paper leak on June 21. The officials assured members that adequate measures have been implemented, though did not publicly detail all of them.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly urged NEET UG 2026 re-exam aspirants to focus entirely on their studies and not be distracted or anxious about irregularity-related news. He assured students the June 21 exam will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
The exact reporting time for individual candidates will be mentioned on their respective admit cards. As a general guideline, candidates are typically required to report at least 60-90 minutes before the exam start time. Entry is usually not allowed after the gates close.
To download the NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card, candidates will need their Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password). Keep these details ready before the admit card is released to ensure a smooth and quick download process.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has officially confirmed that NEET UG 2027 will transition to a Computer-Based Test format, ending the decades-old pen-and-paper OMR mode. However, the June 21, 2026 re-exam will continue in pen-and-paper mode as announced. The shift comes on recommendation of a high-level expert committee.
Candidates are not allowed to carry mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, electronic pens, wallets, pouches, calculators, or any stationery item from home. Water bottles must be transparent. Bringing food items or any written material is also prohibited.
Candidates must carry:
(1) Printed NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card
(2) Original valid photo ID — Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport,
(3) One passport-size photograph identical to the one on the admit card.
No other documents will be accepted as ID proof.
NTA had opened a dedicated portal for PwD/PwBD candidates to submit their scribe details for the NEET UG 2026 re-exam. The last date to exercise this option was June 12, 2026. Candidates who missed this window should contact NTA at the earliest.
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Candidates will receive their question paper in the language they selected during the application process.
The Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, informed the Supreme Court earlier this week that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally supervising the NEET UG 2026 re-exam preparations to ensure there are "no lacunae." New security mechanisms have been put in place that the government has declined to publicly detail to avoid compromising their effectiveness.
No single entity has access to the complete question paper chain this time. Authorities have reportedly separated the creation, moderation, translation, printing, packaging, storage, and delivery of question papers into distinct teams — so that a breach at one stage cannot compromise the entire paper.
The government has put in place a multi-layered security framework covering every stage of the examination — from question paper preparation and moderation to storage, transportation, and distribution. Security agencies have been tasked with oversight at every node of the process.
The security framework for the NEET UG 2026 re-exam, including the IAF's involvement in transporting question papers, was discussed and finalised at a meeting chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This underlines the unprecedented political and security priority given to the June 21 re-exam.
In a first-of-its-kind measure, the Indian Air Force will deploy Mi-17 helicopters to transport NEET UG 2026 re-exam question papers from 18 designated locations to distribution centres and examination hubs across the country. The decision was discussed at a high-level security meeting.
All personal digital devices — smartphones, laptops, smartwatches — have been barred inside the secure facility housing NEET paper setters. Internet access has been completely cut off. The lockdown will remain in force until after the June 21 exam concludes.
In an unprecedented security measure ahead of the June 21 re-exam, all experts involved in preparing the NEET UG 2026 question paper — including setters, translators, and moderators — have been placed in an undisclosed secure facility. They will remain there until the exam concludes.
Candidates who wish to claim a refund for the cancelled May 3 exam must submit their active bank account details through the official candidate dashboard on neet.nta.nic.in before June 22, 2026, at 11:50 PM. The refund portal was activated on May 22.
NTA has confirmed that no additional fee will be charged for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. All previously registered candidates are automatically eligible to appear. The original exam fee is also being refunded through a dedicated portal.
NTA has made a structural change to the NEET 2026 question paper booklet — it will now contain four pages dedicated to rough work, up from two. Two pages have been placed immediately after the instruction page, and two more at the very end of the booklet. This applies to both English and regional language versions.
In a student-friendly change announced ahead of the re-exam, NTA has extended the total exam window to 195 minutes — from the earlier 180 minutes. The extra 15 minutes is to account for OMR formalities and attendance processes, ensuring students get the full intended 3-hour test time.
NTA's earlier official communication stated: "The Admit Card of NEET (UG)-2026 scheduled on 21st June 2026 shall be issued later." The agency has not clarified the exact time of release. Candidates should not rely on third-party alerts alone — check neet.nta.nic.in directly.
The NEET UG 2026 re-exam is expected to see participation from approximately 22.79 lakh candidates across India
While the admit card is still awaited, NTA has already released the advance city intimation slip for NEET UG 2026. This slip gives candidates an advance indication of which city their exam centre will be located in, so they can make travel and accommodation arrangements.
The NEET UG 2026 re-exam hall ticket will contain candidate's name, roll number, application number, exam centre name and full address, reporting time, exam date, candidate photograph, and important exam day instructions. Verify all details immediately after downloading.
When released, candidates can download the admit card by:
(1) Visiting neet.nta.nic.in
(2) Clicking on the admit card download link
(3) Entering Application Number and Date of Birth,
(4) Submitting details
5) Downloading and printing. Keep multiple printouts handy.
The NEET UG re-exam 2026 will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in pen-and-paper OMR mode. The exam will run from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM — a window of 195 minutes, which is 15 minutes longer than the earlier format.
The original NEET UG 2026 exam, held on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The government subsequently announced a re-examination for all 22.79 lakh registered candidates. No fresh registration is required. The re-exam is free of charge.
As of noon, the NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card has not been released. NTA has only confirmed it will be out by June 14.
The hall ticket for the June 21 re-examination is expected to be released by June 14, 2026. NTA has not yet announced the exact time of release. Keep following this live blog for the latest updates.
The admit cards will be available at the official website of NTA- neet.nta.nic.in.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will likely release the admit cards for the re-NEET UG exam next week.
Previously, the NEET UG 2026 exam was held on May 3 this year in offline mode. The exam will be held once again due to the leak of the question paper. The exam is being held once again with the previous exam getting fully cancelled and a CBI probe ordered.
The question paper consists of 180 questions. Physics and chemistry consist of 45 questions from each subject, while biology consists of 90 questions. The exam was held for 3 hours. Candidates with PwD will get an extra hour. The candidates can choose the question paper in either of the languages mentioned - English, Hindi or other regional languages, which include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi and Urdu respectively.
