NEET UG 2026 re-exam on 21 June: NTA schedule, leak-linked cancellation and exam details

Direct fact

In May 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA), with Government of India approval, announced that the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination will be held on Sunday, 21 June 2026, after the 3 May 2026 exam was cancelled over paper-leak allegations.

Key specifics

• NEET (UG) 2026 is the entrance test for MBBS admission for the 2026–27 academic year.
• The cancelled exam was held on 3 May 2026 and had 200 questions, according to the report.
• The leak allegation said more than 80% of the questions had been exposed in Rajasthan before the exam.
• NTA asked candidates to rely only on official channels and gave contact details: neet-ug@nta.ac.in, 011-40759000, and 011-69227700.
• The re-exam date announced by NTA is Sunday, 21 June 2026.

Exam lens

Question type: current affairs + education governance. Key facts: NTA, NEET (UG) 2026, 3 May 2026 cancellation, 21 June 2026 re-exam, Rajasthan leak allegation. TNPSC may ask the exam body, date, and reason for re-test.