At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- All India Medical Quota & State Quota
- Eligibility
- Class 12th Pass with PCB
- Age Limit
- Minimum 17 Years
- Exam / Result Date
- 21 June 2026
- Conducting Body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
Quick Summary
National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2026 Re-examination date as 21 June 2026. The window to update the exam city is open until 21 May 2026.
NEET UG 2026 – Overview
Against the backdrop of the recent cancellation of the May 3 exam due to reported irregularities, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched the NEET UG 2026 re-examination schedule for undergraduate medical admissions across India. Applications for updating the preferred exam city are open at neet.nta.nic.in between 15 May and 21 May 2026. Candidates with a Class 12 qualification in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are eligible to participate. There is no additional application fee required for making these updates or for appearing in the re-exam.
In the previous cycle, over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the medical entrance; the 2026 drive sees over 23 lakh applicants, marking a significant increase in national competition for limited MBBS and BDS seats.
| Examination Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Notice Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Course Name(s) | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS |
| Total Seats | All India Medical Quota & State Quota |
| Application Mode | Online (Correction Window) |
| Correction Window Start | 15 May 2026 |
| Correction Window Close | 21 May 2026 (upto 23:50 hrs) |
| Update Fee | Nil (₹0) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 Years |
| Min. Qualification | Class 12th Pass with PCB |
| Re-Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Official Portal | neet.nta.nic.in |
Source: Official NEET UG 2026 Re-examination Public Notice, National Testing Agency, 15 May 2026. Download PDF
NEET UG 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule
The National Testing Agency has revised the complete examination schedule. Candidates must strictly adhere to the correction window timeline, as no requests for changing the exam city will be entertained after the deadline.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Exam Date | 03 May 2026 | Cancelled |
| Address & City Update Window Opens | 15 May 2026 | Active |
| Address & City Update Window Closes | 21 May 2026 (upto 23:50 hrs) | Upcoming |
| Admit Card Release Date | 14 June 2026 (Expected) | |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) | Upcoming |
| Display of Provisional Answer Key | To be announced — check neet.nta.nic.in | |
| Declaration of Result | To be announced — check neet.nta.nic.in |
The Re-examination will be held from 02:00 PM to 05:15 PM (IST), ensuring 195 minutes of exam duration.
NEET UG 2026 – Application Fee for Updates
In a major relief to students affected by the cancellation, the government has mandated that no fresh examination fee will be collected for the re-test.
| Candidate Category | City Update / Re-exam Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil (₹0) |
| SC / ST / PwD | Nil (₹0) |
| Female Candidates | Nil (₹0) |
No fee will be charged from any candidate for updating their present address and choice of 1st and 2nd examination cities.
NEET UG 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
The fundamental eligibility conditions for the NEET UG 2026 remain unchanged from the original information bulletin published earlier this year.
Age Limit for NEET UG 2026
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST) | 17 years (as on 31 December 2026) | No Upper Age Limit |
Educational Qualification
| Course Level | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Medical (MBBS/BDS/AYUSH) |
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board. Minimum Qualifying Marks in PCB: • General/EWS: 50% • OBC/SC/ST: 40% • PwD: 40% |
Candidates who appeared for their Class 12 board exams in 2026 and are awaiting final results are also eligible to sit for the re-examination, provided they produce their passing certificates during the counselling stage.
NEET UG 2026 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern
The NEET UG 2026 will be conducted strictly in Pen & Paper Mode (Offline) using OMR sheets. The test will be available in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The question paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (of which 180 must be attempted) spanning Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
How to Fill NEET UG 2026 City Update Online Form – Step by Step
Since many candidates may have relocated after the cancellation of the 3 May exam, the NTA has provided a one-time facility to update the exam city. Follow these instructions:
- Visit the Portal: Open the official NTA NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Login to Account: Click on the "Candidate Login" link and enter your Application Number, Password, and the displayed security pin.
- Access Correction Window: Locate and click on the specific link designated for "Update Present Address and City Choice".
- Update Details: Enter your new present address accurately. Then, carefully select your 1st and 2nd choices for the examination city.
- Submit Changes: Verify the updated information. No other particulars can be changed during this specific window.
- Save Confirmation: Click submit. Download and print the updated acknowledgement page for your records. (No fee payment is required at this step).
Window Opens: 15 May 2026 | Closes: 21 May 2026
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card – How to Download
The fresh NEET UG 2026 Admit Card has not been released yet. Following the city choice updates, the NTA is expected to issue the revised admit cards by 14 June 2026. Old admit cards issued for the 3 May exam are completely invalid. Candidates must download the new hall ticket from the official portal and ensure the exam center and reporting time reflect the updated 21 June schedule.
NEET UG 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF
| Update Exam City Link | Click Here to Update |
| Download Official Public Notice PDF | Download Notice |
| NEET UG Official Portal | neet.nta.nic.in |
