NEET UG 2026 re-exam was conducted on June 21, 2026. Students who want to know How was RE NEET Exam should note that there are mixed reactions. Many students found the RE NEET 2026 exam easy to moderate while others found it difficult. Check here NEET 2026 paper level, subject-wise difficulty and students’ feedback.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET UG 2026 re-exam today, June 21. The exam was held for 195 minutes duration from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. The NTA Re NEET 2026 was held under military-grade security to ensure no paper leak. The NEET 2026 paper had four codes. As per the students’ feedback, the NEET 2026 difficulty level was moderate, as some found the paper doable and some found it difficult. To answer candidates’ query on how was NEET 2026 paper was like, we have shared the complete details on this page. Read this article to get details on paper level, expected cutoff and what’s next.
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- How was Re NEET Exam June 21 2026?
- How was Re NEET Exam June 21 2026?- Overall Analysis
- RE-NEET 2026 Subject Wise Difficulty Level
- How is NEET 2026 Paper Level? Highlights
- NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff
- NTA NEET 2026 Exam Concludes: What’s Next?
How was Re NEET Exam June 21 2026?
Candidates who took the Re NEET 2026 exam shared mixed reactions in terms of difficulty level. Many candidates reported that the NEET 2026 paper level was more challenging and time- consuming, particularly the Physics section. However, some shared that the paper was easy to moderate and doable. Have a look at the NEET 2026 paper difficulty level along with the topics asked below-
| Subject | NEET 2026 Paper Level | Topics Asked |
| Physics | Difficult |
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| Chemistry | Moderate |
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| Biology | Zoology - Easy Botany - Easy (Lengthy) |
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Commonly asked questions
The responses marked on the OMR Sheet of NEET are scanned and uploaded on the official website of NTA. The responses marked are read and captured by the machines, which can sometimes lead to smudging of the responses. Therefore, there can be errors in the scanned copy of NEET OMR sheet. If a student finds any such error in their OMR sheet, they have the provision to challenge them. Candidates have to pay a processing fee of INR 200 per response challenged. The steps for challenging the OMR sheet of NEET are given below:
- Go to the official website of NTA NEET
- Login using the NEET application number and password or date of birth
- Click on “OMR Challenge”
- You will see the questions in sequential order
- Select Question (s) for which you wish to challenge the Recorded Response.
- Once you select any Question for Challenge, you will see three options under the column ‘Candidate’s Claim’.
- If you wish to challenge this option, you may use the Options given in the ‘Candidate’s Claim’ column.
- After clicking your desired option, for Physics / Chemistry / Botany / Zoology for NEET (UG) - 2023, scroll down, ‘Submit’, and move to the next screen.
- You will see a screen displaying your challenges.
- Click on ‘Submit' and Pay Fee Finally’.
- Select Mode of Payment and Pay a processing fee of INR 200 for each question/grade challenged. Make payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm.
- After successful payment, download/print the Answer Key challenge receipt
The total number of exam cities for NEET is 566. The number of NEET exam cities in India are 552 and in abroad are 14. The number of exam cities in India changes every year. The exact number is known through the notification PDF.
Till last year, candidates were provided N95 masks at the NEET exam centre which was mandatory to be used by candidates. They had to dispose of their own masks before entering the exam centre at the designated bin. However, since the intensity of Covid has reduced as compared to the last two years, this year candidates may not be provided masks at the centre. The information will be confirmed after the release of the NEET admit card. However, it is recommended that they wear face masks for the entire duration. This should be done to ensure their and other test-takers' safety.
In case candidates are not allotted any seat in the second round of the NEET UG counselling, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will be retained. However, on up-gradation of a seat in the second round, the earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another candidate. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill in only higher choices or any other choice which they prefer over the earlier allotted seat, for second round.
How was Re NEET Exam June 21 2026?- Overall Analysis
NTA has successfully conducted the Re-NEET exam, and students have shared their reactions to the June 21 exam. According to the students, the NEET Re-Exam overall difficulty level was moderate. Physics section was tougher and time-consuming compared to Chemistry and Biology. Moreover, Physics is the deciding subject for the Re-NEET exam cutoff.
RE-NEET 2026 Subject Wise Difficulty Level
We have provided subject-wise difficulty level for the RE-NEET exam 2026 below.
Physics Overall Difficulty Level
Physics questions were formulas based, application driven question, and highly calculative. More questions were from Class 12. The high-weightage topics from the Physics section were Electrodynamics, Mechanics, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics. The overall difficulty level of Physics is moderate to tough and time-consuming.
Chemistry Overall Difficulty Level
This was a balanced paper with tricky questions. Organic Chemistry weightage is high, and questions were directly from NCERT statements and assertion-reasoning. The paper was designed to test the conceptual knowledge of students. The overall difficulty level for Chemistry section is moderate.
Biology Overall Difficulty Level
This section is considered to be easy. Most of the questions in Biology were directly from NCERT. Questions were based on Ecology, Plant Physiology, Reproduction, Human Physiology, and Genetics. According to experts, 76-79 questions were doable. Candidates can easily score 360 out of 720.
Commonly asked questions
Once a candidate joins second round seat allotted in the NEET UG counselling, he/she will not be allowed to vacate from the allotted second round seat. However if candidates are allotted a seat in Second Round and have not joined the college, then he/she can Exit with Forfeiture of security amount. Moreover, the candidates who have joined up to round 2 of AIQ or state quota will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of AIQ or state quota.
NEET will be conducted in 13 languages. Till 2020, NEET was held in 11 languages. NTA increased the number of languages or medium to 13 from 2021 onwards. Malayalam and Punjabi are the latest additions. The list of languages are as follows:
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Assamese
- Gujarati
- Marathi
- Odia
- Kannada
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- Telugu.
Seat matrix for NEET counselling is important for choice filling process. Before filling and locking seat choices for each round of NEET counselling, candidates must go through seat matrix or seat vacancy and then enter their choices. MCC releases seat matrix prior to commencement of counselling process. This is overall seat matrix for all four rounds of counselling. Candidates participating in Round 1 NEET counselling will have to choose from entire gamut of seats. From second round onwards, seat matrix is released in terms of newly added seats and clear and virtual vacancies. With each round of counselling, number of available seats or vacant seats reduces.
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How is NEET 2026 Paper Level? Highlights
Have a look at the highlights of the NEET UG 2026 paper level and analysis below-
- Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate.
- Standard Level: NCERT curriculum.
- Issues Reported: Time-consuming & concept-based.
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NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff
Go through the NEET expected cutoff 2026 below based on how the paper was-
| Category | NEET Expected Cutoff Score 2026 |
| UR/EWS | 700-140 |
| OBC, SC, ST | 150-120 |
| UR/ EWS-PwD | 150-120 |
| OBC/ SC/ ST-PwD | 130-115 |
Commonly asked questions
The exact numbers of NEET 2027 exam centres will be announced by NTA along with the result details.
The MCC NEET 2026 opening and closing ranks are not available as of now. The MCC NEET Counselling 2026 round 1 cutoff ranks will be published after seat allotment result.
NEET stands for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test. It is a mandatory medical entrance exam for students to take admissions for undergraduate medical courses in India such as MBBS, BDS, BSc and Ayush.
Although earlier NTA was mulling the idea of conducting NEET twice a year, now it has been confirmed that the exam will be held only once a year in a paper-pencil based mode. NTA communicated this information through an RTI response where it was stated that NEET will be conducted once a year. This has quashed the possibility of conducting NEET twice a year. However, the NTA expert committee headed by ISRO Chief K. Radhakrishnan has recommended conducting NEET twice a year, but there has not been any official confirmation on it yet.
NTA NEET 2026 Exam Concludes: What’s Next?
Now that the NTA NEET 2026 has concluded successfully, the agency will publish the provisional answer key along with the OMR sheet of candidates. Candidates will get the NEET answer key 2026 on the official website. However, various coaching centres have started releasing their own answer keys. Candidates can refer to these unofficial keys to calculate their scores.

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Student Forum
Answered 18 hours ago
NITTE University BDS NEET Cutoff 2026 for Round 4 was 551546 for General AI Category. Check the table below for BDS NEET Cutoff in past years:
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 560271 | 67414 | 551546 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 22 hours ago
Yes, in many cases. Allied health guides say many institutes admit on Class 12 PCB merit, with no NEET needed. Integral University lists its own entrance test, JUET. But one listing site names NEET for another Lucknow institute. So the rule is not the same everywhere. Read the admission page of your
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
No, you do not need NEET for a B.Sc in Microbiology. For most B.Sc courses, colleges use your Plus Two marks to make the rank list. The University of Kerala says no entrance exam is needed for most of the Microbiology programmes. You apply online through the university's CAP portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
If one has a rank of 9K, they might be admitted to the MBBS course at AIIMS Raebareli under SC, ST and PwD categories. The highest accepted ranks for these categories are 27539, 35875 and 156421, respectively according to AIIMS Raebareli NEET cutoff 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No national exam like NEET is not needed for B.Sc Forensic Science. For a related field, criminology and forensic law colleges in Tamil Nadu, admission is mostly based on merit in the qualifying exam. Some deemed universities may hold their own entrance test or interview.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, in most colleges. NCAHP said NEET UG will not be mandatory for BPT and BOT in the 2026-27 session. Many colleges admit through Class 12 PCB marks or their own tests. Top government colleges like KGMU still use NEET. Check each college's notice. Keep your PCB marksheet ready.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
As far as my experience it is very tough to get MBBS seat in government colleges, but u can try in NRI qouta or any private quota in private medical colleges of Karnataka, because u have rural and HK qouta it can be beneficial to you
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Usually no. Colleges admit students through CUET, JEE Main, university tests or state engineering exams. Amity Bengaluru's B.Tech Biotechnology also accepts NEET or AMCAT scores. So NEET can help in a few cases. Check each college's list of accepted exams.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can in most cases, but the rule has been changing, so check it for your year. In 2026, RUHS held its own B.Sc Nursing entrance exam on May 21, and the result came on June 2. In the 2025 process, B.Sc Nursing admissions in Rajasthan went through RUHS CUET, not NEET. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Admission to the MBBS programme at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore is strictly not possible without a valid NEET-UG score. MBBS Programme requires qualifying and appearing for NEET-UG, while for admission to its PG programmes (MD, MS) the CMC Vellore Tamil Nadu accepts the scores of NEET PG.
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