National Testing Agency announces NEET-UG re-exam on June 21

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Medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which was cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process, will be re-conducted on June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced. File | Photo Credit: ANI

Medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which was cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process, will be re-conducted on June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday (May 15, 2026).

The NTA had on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) announced the cancellation of NEET-UG and said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities linked to the exam.

"The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, 2026," a senior official said.

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The announcement came after a high-level meeting was held late on Thursday (May 14, 2026) evening at the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to review preparations for conducting the exam afresh.

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