NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam to Be Held on June 21 After Paper Leak Row
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the re-examination for NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted on June 21, following the cancellation of the earlier test amid allegations of a major paper leak.
In a statement shared on social media, the National Testing Agency said the decision was taken with the approval of the Government of India and urged students and parents to rely only on official updates issued by the agency.
The controversy erupted after reports of a question paper leak surfaced shortly after the original NEET-UG exam was conducted on May 3, 2026. The incident led to widespread outrage across the country, with students, parents and political leaders demanding accountability and a fair examination process.
More than 22 lakh medical aspirants who appeared for the exam are now expected to sit for the re-test, making it one of the biggest entrance exam re-conducts in the country’s history.
The cancellation of the original examination triggered protests in several states, as students expressed concerns over uncertainty, stress and the impact on their academic future. Many aspirants had spent years preparing for the highly competitive medical entrance test.
The NTA has also released contact details for candidates facing difficulties or seeking clarification regarding the re-exam process.
Students are now advised to keep checking the official NTA website and announcements for updated admit card details, exam guidelines and centre information ahead of the June 21 re-test.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
