NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Today; check timings & instructions by NTA
NTA will conduct NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam today from 2 to 5:15 PM. Candidates have to go through mandatory biometric verification, reporting rules and security arrangements at examination centres.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Guidelines
NEET 2026: The National Testing Agency will conduct NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination today, June 21, 2026. Lakhs of medical aspirants are set to appear for entrance test, which will be held in offline mode at designated examination centres across country. NTA has issued detailed advisory asking candidates to strictly follow reporting schedule, dress code, biometric verification process and other exam-day guidelines. NTA has also asked students not to believe fake messages circulating on social media regarding question paper leaks or changes in the examination schedule.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Timings
Check table to know Re-NEET exam timings
| Events |
Timings |
|---|---|
| Exam Timings |
2 to 5.15 PM |
| Total Duration |
3 Hours 15 Mins |
Unlike the earlier schedule, candidates will receive an additional 15 minutes, which will be used for completing documentation, verification and other examination-related formalities.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Reporting Time
Candidates must reach their exam centres well before reporting time to complete frisking and biometric attendance. NTA has warned that late entry will not be permitted after gate closing time. They should leave early to avoid delays caused by traffic or security checks.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Documents to Carry
Candidates should carry these to exam centre
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Fresh NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card
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One original photo identity proof
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Passport-size photograph
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Any additional documents mentioned in admit card
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Biometric Verification Mandatory
Commonly asked questions
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.
The NTA allowed the NEET Re-Exam Address and City of Examination Choice filling facility for the candidates. The last date to make these changes in the application was May 21.
The NEET exam was conducted from 2.00 to 5.15 pm with these exam timings-
| Events | Timing |
|---|---|
| Exam Centre Entry Begins | 11.00 AM |
| Exam Centre Last Entry | 1.30 PM |
| Sitting on the Exam Hall | 1.15 PM |
| Announcement of Important Instructions | 1.15 PM to 1.30 PM |
| Distribution of NEET Test Booklet | 1.45 PM |
| Writing of particulars on the NEET Test Booklet | 1.50 PM |
| NEET Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM |
NTA has made biometric verification compulsory for all candidates appearing in re-examination. Those facing genuine biometric authentication issues will be allowed to follow exception protocol laid down by NTA after completing alternative identity verification procedures.
Beware of Fake Paper Leak Claims
NTA has cautioned candidates against believing fake news and misleading social media posts claiming access to the NEET question paper. Candidates are advised to regularly check official NEET portal for any announcements, revised notices or examination-related updates.
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