The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced that the re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 will be held on June 21.
The announcement was made through the agency’s official X handle. According to NTA, the decision to conduct the re-exam was taken with the approval of the Government of India.
“National Testing Agency has decided to conduct the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, 21 June 2026,” the agency said in its post.
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The fresh schedule comes after the earlier NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled, leaving lakhs of medical aspirants waiting for clarity on the revised exam date.
📢 NEET (UG) 2026 — Examination Date Announced
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 15, 2026
The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
Candidates and parents are requested to rely only on the official channels of NTA.…
Candidates advised to follow official updates
NTA has urged students and parents to rely only on official communication channels for updates related to the examination process.
The agency also shared contact details for candidates seeking assistance or clarification regarding the re-examination.
Students can reach out through email at neet-ug@nta.ac.in or contact the helpline numbers 011-40759000 and 011-69227700 for queries related to the exam.
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NEET-UG is the entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India, and the revised date announcement is expected to help candidates restart preparations with a confirmed schedule in place.
