NEET UG 2026 re-exam on June 21 after paper leak row; NTA issues advisory to students

The National Testing Agency (NTA), with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the NEET UG 2026 re-examination for Sunday, June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the earlier test over alleged paper leak and examination irregularities.In an official notice, NTA asked candidates and parents to rely only on official communication channels for updates related to the medical entrance examination.The agency also shared its helpline details for students seeking clarification regarding the re-test process.The original NEET UG 2026 examination was conducted on May 3. However, the exam was later cancelled after investigative agencies flagged concerns regarding the integrity of the test process. The decision was taken with the approval of the central government after allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities surfacedThe controversy intensified after reports claimed that several questions in the examination allegedly matched content circulating in leaked PDFs before the exam.The cancellation left lakhs of medical aspirants uncertain about admissions, counselling schedules and preparation timelines, with students repeatedly demanding clarity on the re-exam date.NTA had earlier said that the revised examination schedule would be announced separately through official channels. With the June 21 date now confirmed, students are expected to receive fresh admit cards before the re-examination.The agency has already clarified that candidates will not have to submit fresh application forms or pay any additional examination fee for the re-test. Existing registrations, submitted forms and examination city preferences will remain valid.New admit cards, city intimation slips and revised reporting instructions are expected to be released closer to the examination date.