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NEET (UG) 2026: New Exam Date Announced—Exam to be Held on June 21; Know the Key Updates
Siddhi Jain | May 15, 2026 5:15 PM CST

The NTA has also issued a special warning this time for students and parents. The agency has stated that various types of misleading reports regarding the examination may circulate on social media.

Major news has emerged for the lakhs of students dreaming of pursuing medical studies, as well as for their parents. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the new date for the NEET (UG) 2026 examination. Following approval from the Government of India, the decision has been taken that the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination will now be held on June 21, 2026. It is worth noting that the NEET UG examination had previously been cancelled following a paper leak incident. The original examination was held on May 3.

Exam Date and Time

According to the official notification issued by the NTA, the examination will be conducted simultaneously across the entire country. Students have been advised to begin giving the final touches to their preparations. As the examination is scheduled to take place on a Sunday, the Central Government and the NTA have issued directives to ensure robust security and logistical arrangements are in place.

Appeal to Beware of Rumors

The NTA has also issued a special warning this time specifically for students and parents. The agency has stated that various types of misleading reports regarding the examination may circulate on social media platforms. In light of this, students and parents are urged to avoid falling victim to any false information.

Students and parents are requested to rely only on the information provided through the NTA’s official channels and website.
Do not treat as factual any information shared via unofficial links or messages.

Helpline Numbers Issued for Assistance

If any student encounters issues related to their examination, exam center, or admit card, they may contact the National Testing Agency directly. Official email addresses and phone numbers have been released for this purpose. Email ID: neet-ug@nta.ac.in
Helpline Numbers: 011-40759000 and 011-69227700

Important Instructions for Candidates

Preparation Time: Students now have approximately one month remaining. Experts advise students to focus solely on revision and mock tests at this stage.
Examination Centers: Information regarding the list of examination centers and center allotment will also be sent to students via their registered mobile numbers and email addresses.


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