NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Cancellation and Paper Leak Investigation

Last Updated : 15-05-2026
Author : Edu Masters

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026 following investigation inputs received from central agencies regarding alleged paper leak incidents. According to reports, investigators recovered circulated “guess papers” and question banks in Rajasthan and other states, with nearly 140 questions reportedly matching the actual NEET UG 2026 paper. Rajasthan investigators further claimed that around 60–70% of the examination questions were similar to leaked material allegedly sold for up to 5 lakh.

The Government of India has handed over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), while Rajasthan SOG and other agencies continue probing a suspected organised leak network operating across multiple states. So far, 13 individuals have reportedly been detained in connection with the controversy.

NTA stated that the decision to cancel the exam was taken to ensure fairness, transparency, and trust in the national examination process. Fresh dates for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be announced soon through official NTA platforms. Candidates will not need to register again, and no additional examination fee will be charged. Existing application details will remain valid, and examination fees already paid by students will be refunded. Fresh admit cards and revised schedules will also be released officially. Candidates and parents have been advised to avoid rumours and follow only official announcements from NTA.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam on June 21: New Shift Timing, Admit Card & Latest Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam will be conducted on June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the earlier examination held on May 3. The decision was taken with the approval of the Government of India after paper leak incidents were reported from multiple examination centres across the country. The re-examination aims to ensure transparency, fairness, and restore confidence among students and parents.

As per the latest announcement, the NEET Re-Exam will be held in offline mode (pen-and-paper based) with revised shift timings from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Candidates will also receive an opportunity to re-select their preferred exam centres based on the updated examination arrangements. The NTA is expected to release the detailed schedule soon, including city selection dates, city intimation slips, and other important instructions.

The NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card will be released on June 14, 2026, on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Students can download the revised hall ticket using their application number and password. The updated admit card will include the new exam date, reporting time, revised exam centre details, candidate information, photograph, and important exam-day guidelines.

The NTA has also confirmed that fresh registration is not required for existing candidates. Additionally, the examination fee paid by candidates will be refunded. Another major announcement is that NEET 2027 is expected to be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode, marking a significant change in the examination pattern for future aspirants.