NEET UG 2026 Rescheduled For June 21

New Delhi: Following the cancellation of the earlier exam amid the paper leak controversy, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday officially announced that the re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate, NEET (UG) 2026, will be conducted on June 21.

What did NTA say?

On Friday, taking to social media, NTA  announced the new date for the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 following the cancellation of the earlier exam that  was held on May 3

Taking to X, NTA wrote, "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.

📢 NEET (UG) 2026 — Examination Date Announced
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.…

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 15, 2026

NTA has also advised students to rely only on the official website and notification for updates and information related to the examination.

What is the reason of re-exam?

The NEET UG 2026 examination was cancelled due to the paper leak controversy that triggered nationwide outrage among students and parents.

The paper leak case is currently being investigated by central agencies. Investigations have intensified in several states, and some suspects have been questioned. The cancellation of the exam caused widespread outrage among students and parents.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday detained five people and arrested two more suspects in the NEET-UG exam leak case. Officials said the CBI is also investigating the possible role of anyone associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the case.