NEET re-test: Admit cards, timings, rules and security checks — your final guide

After allegations of a paper leak and compromised examination surfaced following the NEETUG held on May 3 the National Testing Agency NTA cancelled the test and announced a reexamination which will now be conducted on June 21The examination will continue in penandpaper mode this year However the Union education ministry has indicated that a computerbased NEET could be introduced from next year Candidates have been advised to regularly check the official website for updates and examinationrelated instructionsFresh admit cards issuedgtgt New admit cards have been releasedgtgt Admit cards issued for the May 3 examination are no longer validOfficial communication channelsCandidates will receive updates only throughgtgt SMS via NICPEPgtgt noreplyneetntanicingtgt Official website neetntanicinNEET by the numbersCandidates appearing 2279 lakhExam cities in India 551International cities 14Personnel deployed More than 2 lakhCity 674Observers 6669Centrelevel checksgtgt Aadhaar biometric authenticationgtgt Mandatory friskinggtgt Highsensitivity metal detectorsgtgt Manual verification in case of biometric failureFacilities provided at examination centresgtgt Generator backupgtgt Fans in all centresgtgt Drinking water facilitiesgtgt Sanitation facilitiesgtgt Medical support teamsgtgt Wall clock in every examination roomgtgt Weatherrelated advisories issuedgtgt Candidates advised to verify centre address before travelSecurity grid for NEET 2026Nationallevel measuresgtgt CCTV surveillance at all examination centresgtgt Live monitoring through central control roomsgtgt Active social media surveillancegtgt Complaints being shared with CBI and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre I4Cgtgt District administration and police coordinationgtgt Secure transportation of question papersgtgt GPStracked and policeescorted movement of papersPermitted itemsgtgt Transparent water bottleFor diabetic candidatesgtgt Sugar tabletsgtgt Bananagtgt Applegtgt OrangeReporting time and entry rulesReporting window11 am to 130 pmGate closure130 pm sharpNo candidate will be permitted entry after gate closureNTA advisorygtgt The NTA has urged students and parents not to believe rumours regarding paper leaks or examination manipulationgtgt Candidates have been asked to immediately report suspicious messages social media posts or claims to the NTA or cybercrime authoritiesgtgt Students must strictly follow the prescribed dress code and guidelines available on the official websiteAt a glanceExam NEETUG 2026reexaminationDate June 21 2026Time 2 pm to 515 pmMode PenandpaperPwD candidates Compensatory time up to 620 pmWhy is the exam being held againgtgt NEETUG was originally conducted on May 3gtgt Allegations of paper leaks and exam compromise emergedgtgt NTA cancelled the examinationgtgt Fresh examination scheduled for June 21Whatrsquos new this timeTelegram under scannerThe NTA has sought a limitedperiod ban on Telegram after reports of alleged paper leakrelated activities surfaced againHelpdeskNTA helpline0114075900001169227700 10 am to 515 pmEmail neetug2026ntaacinmailtoneetug2026ntaacinMental health supportTeleMANAS 14416Carry with yougtgt Printed admit cardgtgt Original photo identity proofgtgt Two passportsize photographsSpecial instructionCandidates wearing religious or customary attire or fullsleeved clothing should report early for security checksDo not carrygtgt Mobile phonesgtgt Smart watchesgtgt Bluetooth devicesgtgt Calculatorsgtgt Walletsgtgt Jewellerygtgt Food packetsgtgt Metallic accessories