Union Education Minister Requests Support for NEET Re-exam Amid Heatwave
NEET Re-exam on June 21: Minister seeks CMs' help amid heatwave

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reached out to Chief Ministers across India for assistance in ensuring the smooth conduct of the NEET (UG) re-examination on June 21. He emphasized the need for basic facilities at exam centers due to ongoing heatwave conditions.
- 01The NEET (UG) re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the original exam due to a paper leak.
- 02Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged state authorities to provide essential amenities at examination centers, including safe drinking water and adequate seating.
- 03Pradhan emphasized the importance of ensuring transportation facilities for candidates on the day of the exam.
- 04The original NEET-UG 2026 exam was conducted on May 3, 2026, and was cancelled on May 12 due to allegations of a coordinated paper leak.
- 05Over 22 lakh candidates had registered for the initial NEET-UG exam held at more than 5,400 centers across India and abroad.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has formally requested the cooperation of Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators nationwide to facilitate the NEET (UG) re-examination set for June 21, 2026. In light of the ongoing severe heatwave, he has specifically urged state authorities to ensure that examination centers are equipped with essential amenities for candidates. These provisions include safe drinking water, proper seating arrangements, functional cooling systems, clean washrooms, shaded waiting areas, and reliable electricity supply. Additionally, Pradhan has called for adequate transportation facilities to be available for candidates on the exam day. This re-examination follows the cancellation of the original NEET-UG 2026 test, which took place on May 3, 2026, after allegations surfaced regarding a coordinated paper leak. The initial exam was conducted in over 5,400 centers across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, with more than 22 lakh candidates registered to take the test. Pradhan expressed confidence that all states would cooperate fully to ensure a smooth and fair examination process.
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