🔴 LIVE — May 18, 2026 | Last updated: today: NEET UG 2026 re-exam date confirmed: June 21, 2026 (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM, pen-and-paper mode). City preference window open till May 21 at neet.nta.nic.in. Admit card by June 14. No fresh registration required. Fee refund confirmed. CBI probe ongoing.
New Delhi, May 12–18, 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, 2026, and announced the re-exam date as June 21, 2026. The re-exam will be held in pen-and-paper (offline) mode from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM — an additional 15 minutes compared to the original timing. No fresh registration is required and no additional fee will be charged. Admit cards will be issued fresh by June 14, 2026. Candidates can update their city preference at neet.nta.nic.in till May 21, 2026 (11:50 PM).
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Live Updates
⏰ May 18, 2026: NEET UG 2026 re-exam is 34 days away (June 21). The city preference update window is open till May 21 at 11:50 PM — candidates who want to change their exam city must do so now at neet.nta.nic.in. Admit card expected by June 14 (city intimation slip before that). CBI probe is ongoing; an accused, Shubham Khairnar, is under remand. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has also confirmed that NEET will shift to CBT (online) mode from 2027. No syllabus change for re-exam. Candidates should continue preparation with NCERT Biology, Physics numerical, and Chemistry reactions. Use AglaSem Mock Tests for practice.
⏰ May 15, 2026: NTA officially announced re-exam date as June 21, 2026. Exam timing revised to 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (extra 15 minutes). City preference update facility opened. Admit card by June 14. No additional fee. Fee refund for original exam confirmed. NEET to go CBT from 2027.
⏰ May 12, 2026 | 8:15 PM IST: Coaching institutes across Kota, Delhi and Hyderabad announce free crash courses for Re-NEET aspirants.
⏰ May 12, 2026 | 1:30 PM IST: NTA clarifies: no re-registration required. Existing data valid. Fee to be refunded. Re-exam via NTA’s own internal resources.
⏰ May 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM IST: Government of India formally hands investigation to CBI.
⏰ May 12, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST: NTA official statement: NEET UG 2026 cancelled and re-exam to be notified separately. Exam conducted May 3 stands cancelled.
⏰ May 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST: NEET UG 2026 cancellation officially confirmed. CBI probe ordered by Centre.
⏰ May 3, 2026: NEET UG 2026 conducted across 5,400+ centres. 22.79 lakh candidates appeared. 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam – Key Details
| Detail | Update |
|---|---|
| Original Exam | May 3, 2026 — Cancelled ❌ |
| Re-Exam Date | June 21, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Re-Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (pen & paper) |
| City Preference Window | Open till May 21, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| City Intimation Slip | First week of June 2026 |
| Admit Card | By June 14, 2026 |
| Re-Registration | Not required |
| Additional Fee | Not charged |
| Fee Refund (original) | Confirmed by NTA |
| Syllabus / Pattern | Unchanged — 180 Qs, 720 marks |
| Investigation | CBI probe ongoing |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| NEET Mode from 2027 | CBT (online) — confirmed by Education Minister |
What Should Candidates Do Now?
- Update city preference by May 21: Visit neet.nta.nic.in and update address/city preferences if needed (no correction in other particulars allowed).
- Keep credentials ready: Application number and password needed for city update, city slip, and admit card download.
- Continue preparation: Syllabus unchanged. Focus on NCERT Biology, Physics numericals, Chemistry reactions.
- Take mock tests: Practise in the 2 PM – 5:15 PM slot. Use AglaSem Mock Tests.
- Avoid rumours: Only trust neet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in for official updates.
Important Links
- neet.nta.nic.in — Official website
- nta.ac.in
- mcc.nic.in — Counselling
- NEET Mock Tests – AglaSem
- NEET 2026 Admission Guide – AglaSem
- NEET UG 2026 Answer Key (concluded)
