NEET Date Update: The National Testing Agency (NTA) had recently cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination. It has now announced the new dates for the re-examination. The examination is scheduled for June 21. It is worth noting that this year—on May 3, 2026—a total of 22.79 lakh students appeared for the exam. The examination was conducted across 5,432 test centres located in 551 cities within India and 14 cities abroad. Following the announcement of this decision, many students experienced significant anxiety.
Through a post on the social media platform ‘X’, the NTA has now officially declared the dates for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination. The exam will be held on June 21, 2026. Consequently, students have very little time remaining to prepare for the exam. Students are advised to dedicate themselves fully to their exam preparation immediately. Admit cards for the examination will also be made available for download shortly.
New Date and Time
According to the information released by the NTA, the examination will be conducted nationwide on June 21. Students are advised to begin giving the final touches to their preparation at this stage.
Appeal to Beware of Rumours
In its post, the NTA has also issued a special appeal to students and parents. They are urged not to pay attention to the continuous stream of news regarding the examination circulating on social media. Students should rely solely on the official website for information. Do not trust any information shared via unofficial links or messages.
Assistance via Helpline Numbers
If any student encounters issues with their examination, test centre, or admit card, they may contact the NTA directly. Assistance can be sought through the official email address and phone numbers provided. Email: neet-ug@nta.ac.in
Helpline Numbers: 011-40759000 and 011-69227700
Preparation Time: Students now have approximately one month remaining for their preparation. Experts advise students to focus solely on revision and mock tests at this stage.
Examination Centres: Information regarding the list of examination centres and their allotment will also be sent to students via their registered mobile numbers and email addresses.
How to Download the NEET Admit Card?
First, visit the official NTA NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in.
Once the webpage opens, click on the ‘NEET UG Admit Card 2026 Link’.
Enter your application number and password details.
Enter the CAPTCHA code displayed on the screen, then click ‘Submit’.
Your NEET Admit Card will then appear on your screen. Download it and take a printout.