Re-Exam Confirmed NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination is scheduled for 21 June 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM IST. Admit cards for the re-exam were released on 14 June 2026. Only candidates who received an official re-exam admit card from NTA are eligible to appear.
Re-Exam Countdown
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Why Is There a NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam?
NTA scheduled a Re-Examination for a specific set of NEET UG 2026 candidates following disruptions or irregularities at certain examination centres during the Main Exam held on 03 May 2026. Only the affected candidates — those who received a dedicated re-exam admit card — are required to appear again; candidates who already completed the main exam normally are not affected.
NEET 2026 Re-Exam — Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Re-Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) |
| Reporting Time | As mentioned on individual admit cards (usually 11:30 AM onwards) |
| Exam Timing | 02:00 PM – 05:15 PM IST |
| Admit Card Release | 14 June 2026 |
| Mode | Offline — Pen & Paper (OMR Sheet), same as main exam |
| Pattern | Same as Main Exam — 180 MCQs, 720 marks |
| Eligibility | Only candidates with an official NTA re-exam admit card |
Documents to Carry for the Re-Exam
- Printed copy of the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card
- One valid government photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, or Class 12 Board ID)
- A recent passport-size photograph (same as used during registration)
- Simple transparent ballpoint pen (blue/black) as specified in the admit card instructions
- PwBD Certificate / Scribe authorisation letter, if applicable
What Happens After the Re-Exam?
Once the Re-Exam on 21 June 2026 is conducted, NTA will process all responses (main exam + re-exam) together to prepare a single combined Answer Key and Result for NEET UG 2026. This is why the result is expected only in the 3rd–4th week of July 2026 — after allowing time for the answer key challenge window following the re-exam.
NEET 2026 Updated Timeline (Post Re-Exam)
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Form Opens | 08 February 2026 | Closed |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 08 March 2026 (11 March — ext.) | Closed |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 March 2026 (11:50 PM) | Closed |
| Application Correction Window | 10 March – 12 March 2026 | Closed |
| City Intimation Slip Release | Released (April 2026) | Completed |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Download | Released (April / May 2026) | Completed |
| NEET UG 2026 Main Examination | 03 May 2026 (Sunday) — 02:00 – 05:00 PM | Completed |
| Re-Exam Admit Card Released | 14 June 2026 | Completed |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) — 02:00 – 05:15 PM | Upcoming |
| Display of OMR Sheets & Recorded Responses | Expected: after 21 June 2026 | Awaited |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | Expected: after 21 June 2026 | Awaited |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | After Provisional Answer Key release | Awaited |
| Release of Final Answer Key | Expected: July 2026 | Awaited |
| Declaration of NEET UG 2026 Result | Expected: 3rd–4th Week of July 2026 | Awaited |
| AIQ Counselling — MCC Registration | After Result — mcc.nic.in | Awaited |
| State Quota Counselling | After AIQ Round — State Authorities | Awaited |
| AYUSH Counselling (AACCC) | After Result — aaccc.gov.in | Awaited |
Source: NTA Official Information Bulletin & neet.nta.nic.in. Always verify on neet.nta.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions — NEET 2026 Re-Exam
NTA has scheduled a NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination on 21 June 2026 (Sunday) for certain candidates. The Re-Exam admit cards were released on 14 June 2026. Only candidates who received official re-exam admit cards from NTA are eligible to appear. The exam will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST (15 minutes extra time included for OMR formalities). Candidates must carry their re-exam admit card and a valid government photo ID to the examination centre.
NEET UG 2026 Result is expected in the 3rd or 4th week of July 2026. NTA typically releases the result 20–30 days after all exams (including re-exam on 21 June 2026) are completed. The provisional answer key and OMR sheets will be released first, followed by the final answer key, and then the result. Once declared, results will be available on neet.nta.nic.in. The exact date has not been announced by NTA yet.