NEET 2026 Re-Exam: Students to Choose Exam Centres Amid Controversy
NEET UG Exam 2026: Students will get to choose their centre for NEET re-exam, says Dharmendra Pradhan
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that students can select their preferred centres for the NEET 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will also extend the exam duration by 15 minutes, addressing concerns following the cancellation of the previous exam due to a paper leak scandal.
- 01The NEET 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21, 2026, with admit cards released on June 14, 2026.
- 02The examination duration has been extended to 3 hours and 15 minutes, from 2 PM to 5:15 PM.
- 03Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized that the NTA takes responsibility for the previous exam's issues and urged students to ignore rumours.
- 04From 2027 onwards, the NEET UG examination will be conducted entirely in a computer-based format.
- 05The CBI has arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged paper leak, following a thorough investigation.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has confirmed that students taking the NEET 2026 re-examination will have the option to select their preferred exam centres. This re-exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026, with admit cards set to be released on June 14. In response to prior controversies, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the exam duration by 15 minutes, now running from 2 PM to 5:15 PM. Pradhan addressed the issues surrounding the previous exam, which was cancelled due to allegations of a paper leak, stating, “Despite taking all precautions, there was a breach in the command chain. We take responsibility for it, and will fix it.” He also announced that starting in 2027, the NEET UG examination will transition to a fully computer-based format. This decision follows a high-level meeting with senior officials to ensure the re-examination is conducted in a
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The decision to allow students to choose their exam centres aims to alleviate concerns and enhance the examination experience.
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