NEET 2026: NTA Issues Exam Centre Advisory; Asks Students Not to Solely Rely on Maps
NTA issues an important advisory for students appearing for NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3. The agency has asked students to verify their exam centre address on the NEET admit card and avoid relying solely on Google Maps to prevent entry delays. Check NEET 2026 reporting time and other important guidelines for National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam for Undergraduates.
NTA NEET 2026 Advisory: National Testing Agency is active on its social media platform these days to assist students appearing in NEET 2026 exam. The latest NEET 2026 advisory by NTA also talks about reaching exam centre on time, not to solely relying on maps and NEET 2026 reporting time in the examination centre. In the recent social media post for NTA NEET 2026 exam, NTA has warned students to consider weather and traffic conditions on the examination day. The board has also found out that several NEET 2026 exam centres, such as IIIT Pune, might be incorrectly mapped on Google Maps. Hence, students must avoid relying solely on maps to reach their examination centre.
NTA NEET Advisory for Exam Centre & Reporting Time
NTA NEET Advisory 2026: Not to Solely Realise on Maps
NTA has observed that IIIT Pune has been incorrectly mapped on Google Maps. This year, over 22 lakh students will be appearing for NEET UG 2026 exam. There are chances that many of them may find difficulty in reaching their exam centres due to wrong location on maps. Hence, NTA has advised students not to rely completely on maps. We suggest students should also ask local residents of that area for the locations as resides in the locality.
NEET 2026: Exam Day Schedule & Reporting Time
Students can check the reporting time for NEET 2026 exam and other exam day schedule below:
| Event |
Time / Deadline
|
|---|---|
| Reporting Time Starts | 11:00 AM |
| Reporting Time Ends | 1:30 PM |
| Last Entry Permitted |
01:30 PM (Sharp)
|
| Examination Duration |
02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
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