NEET-UG exam to be re-conducted on 21 June afer paper leak charges

New Delhi (TIP): Medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which was cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process, will be re-conducted on June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday, May 15. The exam was earlier conducted on May 3.
The NTA had on Tuesday announced the cancellation of NEET-UG and said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities linked to the exam.
“The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, 21 June 2026,” a senior official said.
The announcement came after a high-level meeting was held late on Thursday evening at the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to review preparations for conducting the exam afresh.
The NEET-UG, one of India’s largest entrance examinations for undergraduate medical courses, has faced repeated scrutiny in recent years over paper leak allegations and examination security lapses. The latest controversy has once again raised questions about the integrity of high-stakes national-level entrance tests.
While the NTA has not officially detailed the extent of the leak or the number of candidates impacted, it has assured that a transparent and secure process will be ensured in the upcoming re-examination. Officials said further instructions regarding revised schedules, application verification and examination protocols will be released on the agency’s official website.
The announcement is likely to bring temporary relief to affected students, many of whom had been demanding either a full re-test or cancellation of the disputed exam. Education experts say the development highlights the urgent need for stronger safeguards, including tighter question paper handling, digital tracking mechanisms and improved coordination among examination authorities to prevent such incidents in the future. The NEET-UG remains a critical gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS and other medical courses across the country, with lakhs of students appearing for the exam annually.