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.