NTA schedules NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam on June 21; Live Updates on Security Measures, Biometric Verification, Dress Code

Have a look at the PIB factcheck on NEET UG 2026 paper leak claims below-

Have a look at the NTA NEET retest security measures taken by NTA-

• 674 coordinators to oversee city-level operations
• 6,669 Observers deployed
• District Administrations, Police Forces and Escort Teams deployed
• Over 2 lakh personnel mobilised
• Telegram ban in India
• Papers transported by IAF
• CCTV surveillance 
• Aadhaar-based biometric authentication
• Manual frisking

Download the NTA press release to know what all preparations, security measures and other initiatives have been taken for NEET UG 2026 exam-

Download NTA Press Release on RE NEET 2026 Preparedness 

The following items are banned at the RE NEET exam centres 2026-

• electronic devices
• mobile phones
• smartwatches
• Bluetooth accessories
• earphones
• Metallic items
• large belt buckles
• heavy jewellery and accessories 

Have a look at the details of Re NEET exam centre changed in UP below-

Have a look at the highlights of the NTA advisory on permissible items at RE NEET 2026 centres-

• Transparent water bottles
• Admit card in transparent plastic pouches to avoid damage due to rains

The NTA has issued an advisory on the NEET dress code 2026. Have a look at the details below-

• Candidates can wear articles or objects of faith such as religious symbols, kalawas, turbans, hijabs, etc. Such candidates need to report at the centres well in advance.
• Prefer light clothing 
• Can wear full-sleeve or woollen clothes, if required.
• Wear slippers or low-heeled footwear.

Have a look at the measures or forces which have been roped in for NEET 2026 re-exam. 

• Delivery of question papers by IAF helicopters
• Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) deployed for surveillance at exam centres.
• Cyber cell to track online threats related to NEET.
• Indian Railways to ensure hassle-free travel of NEET aspirants for exam day.

Candidates coming across any paper leak claims or frauds, should report the same by visiting the Innovate India platform. The direct link of the platform is shared here.

Have a look at the image of NEET self declaration form below-

Candidates need to fill the following details on NEET self-declaration form-

• Paste the postcard-size photo as attached on the online application form.
• Do signature on the form before reaching the exam centre. 

Have a look at the NEET dress code for male candidates below-

• Can wear long-sleeved or woollen clothes.
• Avoid zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
• Wear trousers or pants without pockets.
• No Kurta pyjamas and layers of clothing.
• Open footwear only.

Have a look at the NEET dress code for female candidates below-

• Wear t-shirts, shirts, kurta, etc.
• Long-sleeved clothes or Woollens.
• Avoid heavy dress, fancy-sleeves, embroidery, buttons or frills.
• Metallic/ non-metallic jewellery not allowed.
• No closed shoes.

The self-declaration form is an undertaking that candidates need to fill and submit at the exam centres on NEET exam day. The form is attached on the admit card PDF itself.

Check below the official NTA notice on NEET biometric verification-

In the given exceptional cases, candidates will be exempted from biometric verification and will be allowed to take the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam-

• Device hardware failure
• Poor quality of biometric data
• Connectivity failure with UIDAI servers
• Physical inability of candidate 

Candidates need to undergo biometric verification at the NEET 2026 exam centres as a security measure. Under this, candidates' fingerprint and facial recognition will be carried out to verify their identity.

• NEET admit card copy
• Photo ID proof
• Photograph

These states are offering free bus service for RE NEET 2026-

• Delhi
• Bihar
• Uttarakhand
• Odisha
• Punjab
• Andhra Pradesh 

Have a look at the RE NEET security measures implemented by NTA below-

• Telegram Ban till June 22
• IAF Helicopters for Papers Transport
• Lockdown of Paper Setters
• CAPF Deployment

Candidates need to undergo the following security checks on Re NEET exam day-

• Aadhaar biometric and facial recognition verification
• Frisking and checking
• Exam under AI surveillance, CCTV camers
• Jammers to block communications at centres

The NTA has reiterated the NEET exam pattern for June 21 exam stating that there will be one fair field for all candidates. Have a look-

The NTA has launched the mental health helpline MANAS at 14416 number for candidates facing anxiety or stress issues.

The NTA has clearly announced that the RE NEET has not been postponed and will be held as scheduled on June 21. 

The given security measures have been taken for Re NEET 2026-

• Telegram banned till June 22
• Portal launched to file complaints against fake leaks
• Military-grade delivery of NEET papers by IAF 
• Free bus services in most states

Candidates can carry any of the following ID proofs at NEET exam centres-

• PAN card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Aadhaar Card
• DigiLocker
• APAAR ID 

The Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the NEET UG 2026 review meeting today to assess the preparedness for the exam. 222 officials attended the meeting that stressed on integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the exam process.

Candidates should confirm the given documents checklist for RE NEET 2026 exam day-

• NEET Admit Card and self-declaration form
• Passport-size photograph 
• Valid and original photo ID proof
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Scribe related documents, if applicable

Candidates can download the RE NEET admit card till the exam date, that is, June 21. However, it is suggested that candidates must get their hall tickets now.

The courses offered through NEET UG 2026 exam are shared below-

• MBBS
• BDS
• Dental
• BAMS
• BSMS
• BUMS
• BHMS 

No, RE NEET 2026 question paper has not been leaked. The posts circulated online claiming the leak of RE NEET question paper are fake.

The NTA has eased the NEET admit card download process. Candidates can now download their hall tickets without fee refund verification. Such candidates can verify bank details later.

The NTA has made the NEET fee refund process easier to download admit card. Have a look at details-

The NTA has resolved the problem of NEET hall ticket download by enabling fee refund later and fee refund now options. Check details below-

• NEET Fee Refund Later- Download admit card now and complete the verification of bank details later.
• NEET Fee Refund Now- Review and verify the NEET bank details now and then proceed to download the admit card.

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Have a look at the NEET Biology chapters list below-

Have a look at the NEET Physics chapters list below-

The NTA has allowed NEET Fee Refund Later option for candidates to download their admit cards now and undertake the verification later. Check Notice below-

Download the NEET 2025 question paper PDF with solutions below-

NEET_2025_Question_Paper_with_Solutions 

The following states are offering free bus services for RE NEET 2026-

• Delhi
• Bihar
• Uttarakhand
• Odisha
• Punjab
• Andhra Pradesh 

Have a look at the last 4 days preparations tips for NEET UG 2026 exam below-

• Revise regularly
• Focus on important topics
• Practice with mock test and PYQs
• Analyse solved tests to improvise

Only 4 days are left for NEET re-exam 2026. Candidates should spend this time to revise and practice. Do not take deep studies at this point.

Students must verify the NEET fee refund details such as their bank account number, IFSC code and others to download the admit card. The direct fee verification link is shared for candidates -  Click here

Candidates who across any claims on RE NEET paper leak or any frauds should report the same by visiting the Innovate India platform. 

Have a look at the NEET UG 2026 re-exam highlights below-

The NTA will conduct the RE NEET UG 2026 exam offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheets.

The NTA has assured candidates that NEET UG 2026 re-exam will be held under tight security. The NTA has also launched a platform for students to report any frauds or leaks they come across.

Supreme Court has deffered the hearing of NEET UG 2026 re-test petition challenging the re-exam conduct to July. The petition seeks stay on the decision of re-exam. 

Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge Indian Government's decision to ban the platform till the NEET UG 2026 re-exam.

Candidates will witness the following security measures at the RE NEET exam centres-

• Aadhaar biometric and facial recognition verification
• Frisking and checking
• Exam under AI surveillance, CCTV camers
• Jammers to block communications at centres

Have a look at the security measures taken by the NTA to ensure smooth conduct of NEET UG 2026 re-exam on June 21 below-

• Telegram banned in India till June 22
• IAF to transport RE NEET papers
• Paper setters placed under lockdown till exam date
• CRPF and CISF personnel to guard the papers during transit
• Portal launched to monitor fake leaks, frauds and rumours

The Indian Air Force airlifted the sealed RE NEET question papers 2026 to around 18 regional hubs across the country. Now, these question papers will be distributed to exam centres under tight security.

There will be no suspension of train services on Mumbai's suburban train network on June 21 for NEET UG 2026 re-test. The Central and Western Railway will not operate mega blocks on coming Sunday to allow train services to run smoothly.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a 50 per cent concession in the bus fares of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) for candidates appearing for NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. Students can avail of the concession by showing their NEET admit cards.

The official NEET exam date 2026, notified in the information bulletin, was May 3. The exam was conducted on May 3, however, the same was cancelled due to alleged paper leak. The NTA announced the new date of the NEET UG exam after cancellation. The re-exam will now be held on June 21. 

The Telegram app has been banned and removed from play store in India after Government's direction to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET re-exam 2026 on June 21.

Candidates can access their NEET admit cards through the direct login link shared below-

NEET Admit Card Login Link 1 - Click Here

NEET Admit Card Login Link 2 - Click Here

Dr Mangala Kohli, the former Assistant Director General of Health Services (DGHS), has filed the NEET UG 2026 re-test petition in Supreme Court challenging the NTA's decision to cancel the May 3 exam and announce a re-conduct of the exam. The petition was filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution.

The NTA NEET refund portal link is active now on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to verify the bank details timely to download their hall tickets.

The Re NEET exam duration is 195 minutes. The exam will begin at 2.00 pm and end at 5.15 pm.

Have a look at the NEET re-exam pattern below-

Download and practice with the given NEET Last 5 years PYQs with solutions below-

No, RE NEET paper has not been leaked. Various fake posts are being circulated online claiming the leak of RE NEET question paper. All these posts are fake.

A Supreme Court advocate has submitted representation on behalf of 1467 students to postpone RE NEET 2026 exam as students are going through anxiety and disruption due to current scenario. 

No, the NTA will not postpone the Re NEET 2026 exam. The exam will be held as scheduled on June 21.

The NEET UG 2026 refund correction window is active on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must verify their bank account details to download the NEET hall ticket 2026.

Have a look at the problems faced by students while downloading NEET UG admit card-

• Server issues
• Technical errors
• NEET refund link not functioning

The NTA NEET paper leak claims are false. No question paper has been leaked. Candidates must stay away from such messages or posts.

The following security measures and facilities will be implemented for conduct of RE-Exam on June 21-

• Telegram banned in India till June 22
• Portal launched to file complaints against suspicious activities
• Military-grade delivery of NEET papers 
• Free bus services in most states

Students must report the fake NEET re-exam paper leak claims or others by clicking on the platform link shared here.

The following states are offering free bus services to students taking the NEET re-exam on June 21-

• Delhi
• Bihar
• Uttarakhand
• Odisha
• Punjab
• Andhra Pradesh 

Candidates need to carry the given documents to the Re NEET exam centre-

• Printout of NEET admit card

• Photo ID proof

• Passport-size photograph

The NTA will conduct the NEET re-exam in 565 cities across India and abroad. 551 cities will be located in India and 14 in abroad.

Have a look at the NEET last-minute preparation tips below-

• Revise regularly
• Focus on important topics
• Practice with mock test and PYQs
• Analyse solved tests to improvise

Only 5 days are left for NEET re-exam 2026. Candidates should spend this time to revise and practice. Do not take deep studies at this point.

Use the given links to download the RE NEET hall tickets 2026-

Download Link 1 - Click Here

Download Link 2 - Click Here

Get the direct NEET fee refund verification link to submit bank account details below-

Candidates can wear NEET customary dress code if they selected the same on the application form. Such candidates need to reach the centres at least an hour before the reporting time.

Have a look at the RE NEET dress code for male candidates below-

• Long-sleeved clothes or Woollens allowed
• No zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
• Trousers/ pants without pockets
• No Kurta pyjamas and layers of clothing
• Open footwear only

Indian Government has restricted the use of Telegram ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-exam. The moves after several claims surfaced online regarding RE NEET paper leak through Telegram channels.

Have a look at the RE NEET dress code for female candidates below-

• Simple t-shirts/ shirts/ kurta
• Long-sleeved clothes or Woollens
• No heavy dress or fancy-sleeved clothing
• No elaborate embroidery, buttons, frills, etc.
• No metallic/ non-metallic jewellery.
• No closed shoes.

The following items are prohibitted at RE NEET exam centre 2026- 

• Geometry/ pencil box
• calculator, log table, slide ruler
• any paper or textual material
• Handbags, purses, wallets
• electronic gadgets, calculators, watches
• Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone
• Health Band
• Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser
• Electronic Pen/Scanner
• Ornaments/ metallic items
• Microchip, camera, Bluetooth device
• Eatables, packed food, etc.

Candidates are allowed to carry the following eatables or items at NEET exam centre-

1. Transparent water bottle
2. Diabetic students are allowed to carry fruits/ sugar tablets.

The following ID proofs are acceptable at NEET UG 2026 re-exam centre-

• PAN card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Aadhaar Card
• DigiLocker
• APAAR ID 

Candidates need to carry the following documents to the NEET exam centre on re-exam day-

• One Passport-size photograph
• One postcard-size photograph
• A valid and original photo ID proof
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Scribe related documents, if applicable

Have a look at the NTA warning against fraudsters-

Have a look at another post explaining the fake paper leak of Telegram posts and how it works to spread rumours as seen in previous exams as well-

 Prof. V. Kamakoti, the Director of IIT Madras and Member of National Security Advisory Board shares the Telegram trick. Have a look-

No, the RE NEET paper has not been leaked. All the posts and claims going around on social media are false and misleading. Candidates who come across any such claims online should report the same at the earliest.

The NTA will conduct the NEET re-exam on June 21. The exam will be held for 3 hours 15 minutes duration. 

If you find any claims on Re NEET paper leak or any person disguised as NTA official promising NEET paper, the report it using the process shared below-

Candidates need to verify the bank account for fee refund before downloading the NEET admit card 2026.

The Union Home Secretary chaired the High-Level Review Meeting on June 15 for status on security and logistical readiness for NEET re-exam 2026, which is scheduled to take place on June 21. The meeting was attended by

• Chairman of Railway Board
• Secretaries of Department of School Education and Literacy Secretary, Department of Higher Education; Department of Posts
• DGs of CRPF, CISF, BCAS
• DG, NTA
• Senior officers from Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Have a look at the NTA post regarding number of NEET admit card downloads so far-