The NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) will be held on June 21, 2026 (Sunday) and the admit card for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) will be released on 4 June. The NEET UG 2026 exam was held on May 3, 2026 has been officially canceled by National Testing Agency (NTA), following findings shared by central investigation agencies and law enforcement authorities. NTA has now confirmed the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) exam date as June 21, 2026 (Sunday), with approval from the Government of India. The original NEET UG 2026 exam, scheduled for May 3, 2026, was cancelled due to misconduct in examination.
About NEET UG 2026
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test NEET UG 2026 is the national-level entrance examination held once in a year for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the National Medical Commission (NMC), NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc & AH, and B.Sc Nursing (Military Nursing Service) courses.As per Section 14 of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, there shall be a uniform NEET (UG) for admission to undergraduate courses in each of the disciplines of BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses of the Indian System of Medicine.
As per government regulations, no medical institution in India can grant admission without a valid NEET score. It is the single most important examination in the career of any medical aspirant in India — a 720-mark test that determines access to every MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seat in the country.
Important Dates for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
| Event | Date / Timing |
| Application Form Released | February 8, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | March 11, 2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | March 11, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | March 10–12, 2026 |
| Original NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | May 3, 2026 |
| Original Exam Cancelled (Paper Leak) | May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | May 2026 |
| Re-Exam City Choice / Address Change Window | Till May 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) Admit Card Release | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) Exam Date (CONFIRMED) | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) Exam Timings | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (IST) |
| NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) Answer Key (Expected) | After June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) Result (Expected) | June–July 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Counselling (Expected) | July–August 2026 |
Important Note– No fresh registration is required, no additional fee will be charged, and fresh admit cards will be issued for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination). Candidates are advised to follow only official NTA announcements at neet.nta.nic.in. Following the cancellation of the original May exam due to a paper leak, the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) on June 21 is now the official date for all eligible candidates. Make sure to download your new admit card when it drops on June 14.
Languages for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper based) in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM in 13 different languages.
The 13 languages are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates must select their preferred language at the time of application — the question paper will be provided in the chosen language along with English as a bilingual option for all regional language options.
Pattern of NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
The NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) will follow the same pattern as the original NEET UG 2026 examination. It will be conducted in offline Pen and Paper mode with 180 questions carrying 720 marks — 45 questions each from Physics and Chemistry, and 90 questions from Biology.
Subject-wise Distribution of Questions
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Note: Each correct answer awards you +4 marks, while an incorrect answer results in a negative marking of -1 mark. Unattempted questions receive 0 marks.This makes it critical to attempt only those questions where the candidate is reasonably confident — random guessing can significantly reduce the total score.
Key Exam Features for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
Mode: Pen and Paper Based (Offline) OMR sheet
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 4 options each
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes (Re-NEET 2026, including 15 minutes extra)
Syllabus: Class XI and Class XII NCERT-based (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
All questions compulsory: Unlike some exams, there is no internal choice or optional section in NEET UG 2026 all 180 questions must be attempted
Syllabus for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
The NEET (UG) examination covers the syllabus of Classes 11th and 12th. The NEET UG 2026 Syllabus is based on Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The syllabus was updated by NMC in recent years, and the same structure continues for NEET 2026
Physics — Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Oscillations and Waves (Class XI); Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices (Class XII).
Chemistry — Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, Organic Chemistry Basics (Class XI); Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life (Class XII).
Biology — Diversity of Living Organisms, Structural Organisation, Cell Biology and Cell Division, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology (Class XI); Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology in Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology (Class XII).
Eligibility Criteria:NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
Nationality
NEET UG 2026 is open to Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals. Foreign, NRI, or OCI candidates have to apply for the NEET 2026 exam through the same link provided on the official website of NTA
Age Limit
Candidates must be aged 17–25 years and must have been born on or before December 31, 2009.
Minimum age: 17 years as on December 31, 2026
Maximum age: 25 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per applicable rules)
Number of Attempts
As per the current NMC guidelines, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET UG, subject to the age limit being met. Candidates can appear multiple times until they reach the upper age limit.
Educational Qualification for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
To appear for the NEET exam, the student must have completed Class 12 from a recognised
board, with Physics, Biology / Biotechnology, Chemistry, and English as core subjects.
Here is the eligibility criteria and mark requirements for the NEET UG exam organized into a clean table:
| Criterion | Requirement |
| Qualifying Exam | Class XII (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board |
| Compulsory Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology |
| Language Prerequisite | English must be studied as a subject in Class XII |
| Minimum Marks — General / UR / EWS | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) |
| Minimum Marks — OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD | 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) |
| Appearing Candidates | Class XII appearing students of 2026 are also eligible to apply (provisional) |
Note: The minimum aggregate percentage refers specifically to your physics, chemistry, and biology marks combined, rather than your overall percentage across all subjects in your board exams.
Application Form and Fee Payment — NEET UG 2026
The NEET 2026 application form along with notification was released in February 2026. The NTA started the NEET Registration Process 2026 on 8th February 2026. NEET Registration Last Date to apply was 8 March 2026, later extended. NTA activated the NEET Correction Window link for only registered candidates to make changes in editable fields.
Previously, the last date for NEET 2026 registration was 8 March 2026, but the National Testing Agency extended the last date to 11 March 2026. You could apply till 9 PM on 11 March 2026. The NEET 2026 registration application fee could be paid up to 11:50 PM on 11 March 2026. The application fee did not include any kind of penalty.
Step-by-Step Application Process for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
The NEET 2026 registration process was completed in 3 major steps: Creation of account, Filling of Details including documents and photograph, and Fee Payment.
Step 1 — Create an Account
Visit the official NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in. Click on “New Registration.” Enter your name (as in Class X certificate), mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. An OTP will be sent to your registered email and mobile for verification. On successful registration, a system-generated Application Number and Password will be provided. Save these credentials carefully.
Step 2 — Fill the Application Form
Log in using your application number and password. Fill in all personal details, academic details, contact information, exam city preference (three choices in order of preference), medium of question paper (from 13 languages), and category details. Upload required documents and photographs.
Step 3 — Upload Documents and Photo
Along with the form, you have to upload a recent photograph, thumb and finger impressions, Class 10 certificate, valid ID Proof, and category documents. All uploads must meet the file size and format specifications prescribed by NTA
Step 4 — Review and Submit
Preview all filled details carefully. Once submitted, changes can only be made through the Correction Window
Step 5 — Pay the Application Fee
Complete fee payment through the online mode. After successful payment, download and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Step 6 — Correction Window (if needed)
NTA activated the NEET Correction Window link on 10 March 2026, and only registered candidates were allowed to make changes in the editable fields till 12 March 2026, by visiting the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Once the NEET Correction window closes, no more change requests are allowed
Application Fee Structure
The application fee is ₹1,700 for a General candidate, ₹1,600 for EWS/OBC-NCL, and ₹1,000 for SC/ST.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved (UR) | ₹1,700 |
| EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1,000 |
| Candidates Outside India | ₹9,500 |
Note: The application fee paid for NEET UG 2026 will be fully refunded to all registered candidates as a result of the original exam cancellation. No additional fee will be charged for the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) on June 21, 2026
Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
The following documents must be kept scanned and ready before beginning the application process:
Class X (Secondary) Marksheet and Certificate (for date of birth proof)
Class XII (Senior Secondary) Marksheet and Certificate (or appearing proof)
Recent passport-size photograph (white background, specifications as per NTA guidelines)
Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression and two-finger impressions (scanned)
Signature of candidate (scanned)
Valid Government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence)
Aadhar Card (Aadhaar is compulsory per NTA requirement from 2026)
SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS Certificate (if applicable — must be current and from Competent Authority)
PwBD Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable)
Courses Available Through NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
The NEET UG score is valid for one year from the date of result declaration. Candidates can use their NEET 2026 scorecard for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and allied medical courses during the 2026 academic session only.
Here is the formatted table mapping the course acronyms to their full names:
| Course | Full Name |
| MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
| BDS | Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
| BAMS | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
| BHMS | Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
| BUMS | Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery |
| BSMS | Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery |
| BVSc & AH | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry |
| B.Sc Nursing (MNS) | Military Nursing Service |
Exam Cities —NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
The NEET (UG) examination was held on May 3, 2026, for medical aspirants from 552 cities in India and 14 cities outside India. The same network of exam cities is maintained for the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) on June 21, 2026.
The NTA has started the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) address and city of examination choice filling facility for the candidates. The last date to make these changes in the application was May 21, 2026.
What Happens After NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
Answer Key Release
The NTA is expected to release the Re-NEET UG 2026 Answer Key following the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) scheduled for June 21, 2026. The answer key is released in two phases — first, NTA publishes the provisional answer key, allowing students to double-check their answers and file objections if they discover any discrepancies. After reviewing all objections, the agency publishes the final answer key alongside the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) results.
Result Declaration
The NEET UG 2026 result will be released by NTA after the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) on June 21, 2026. The result date will be announced officially on neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must keep their scorecard safely as it will be required throughout the medical counselling process
Counselling
After result declaration, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for 15% of seats in government medical colleges. State governments conduct state quota counselling for the remaining 85% of seats. AIIMS and JIPMER are also filled through NEET UG scores. Private medical colleges conduct their own institutional-level counselling using the NEET score
Key Instructions for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination)
No correction in particular will be allowed for NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) except for the present address and choice of exam city. All other details — name, date of birth, category, medium — stand as originally submitted.
Candidates appearing in NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) must:
carry a fresh, valid printout of the NEET UG 2026 (Re-examination) Admit Card (to be downloaded from neet.nta.nic.in from June 14, 2026)
Carry a valid Government-issued photo ID in original
Report to the exam centre at least one hour before the commencement of the examination
Carry a passport-size photograph identical to the one uploaded in the application form
Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen to mark answers on the OMR sheet
Not carry any electronic device, mobile phone, smartwatch, calculator, or study material inside the exam hall
Follow all dress code and security instructions specified by NTA at the admit card and centre level.
Top Government MBBS college and fee structure for NEET UG 2026
| College Name | Location | Approx. Total Course Fees (Entire 5.5 Years) |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | New Delhi | ₹5,500 – ₹6,100 (Includes Hostel) |
| Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | New Delhi | ₹12,000 – ₹13,000 |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) | Puducherry | ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) | Pune, Maharashtra | ₹65,000 (Subsidized/Service Bond) |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital | New Delhi | ₹2.50 Lakh – ₹2.65 Lakh |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) | New Delhi (Women Only) | ₹7,500 – ₹8,500 |
| University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) | New Delhi | ₹1.40 Lakh – ₹1.56 Lakh |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | ₹1.45 Lakh – ₹1.50 Lakh |
| King George’s Medical University (KGMU) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | ₹2.10 Lakh – ₹2.50 Lakh |
| Madras Medical College (MMC) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹68,000 – ₹90,000 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | ₹5,800 – ₹6,100 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | ₹5,800 – ₹6,100 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | ₹5,800 – ₹6,100 |
| Seth GS Medical College (KEM Hospital) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹7.50 Lakh – ₹8.30 Lakh |
| B.J. Medical College (BJMC) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | ₹1.25 Lakh |
| Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) | Chandigarh | ₹1.25 Lakh |
| Grant Government Medical College | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹7.60 Lakh – ₹8.00 Lakh |
| Medical College Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | ₹45,000 – ₹50,000 |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | ₹3.40 Lakh |
| Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) | Patna, Bihar | ₹47,500 – ₹70,000 |
Top private MBBS college and fee structure for NEET UG 2026
| College Name | Location | Type | Approx. Annual Tuition Fee (Management/General Quota) |
| Christian Medical College (CMC) | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | Private Trust | ₹50,000 – ₹85,000 (Cheapest top private college) |
| Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | Manipal, Karnataka | Deemed University | ₹17.80 Lakh – ₹18.50 Lakh |
| St. John’s Medical College | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Private Trust | ₹6.50 Lakh – ₹7.00 Lakh |
| Kasturba Medical College (KMC) | Mangalore, Karnataka | Deemed University | ₹17.80 Lakh – ₹18.20 Lakh |
| MS Ramaiah Medical College | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Private | ₹10.00 Lakh – ₹22.00 Lakh (Varies by state quota) |
| Amrita School of Medicine | Kochi, Kerala | Deemed University | ₹19.00 Lakh – ₹20.00 Lakh |
| Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMSR) | New Delhi | Deemed University | ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹16.00 Lakh |
| JSS Medical College | Mysuru, Karnataka | Deemed University | ₹18.50 Lakh |
| Symbiosis Medical College for Women | Pune, Maharashtra | Private (Women Only) | ₹10.00 Lakh |
| Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Deemed University | ₹18.50 Lakh |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Inst. | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Deemed University | ₹25.00 Lakh – ₹30.00 Lakh |
| Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) | Ludhiana, Punjab | Private | ₹8.50 Lakh – ₹11.00 Lakh |
| DY Patil Medical College & Hospital | Pune, Maharashtra | Deemed University | ₹25.00 Lakh – ₹26.00 Lakh |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Private | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹12.00 Lakh (Private Quota) |
| Saveetha Medical College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Deemed University | ₹24.75 Lakh – ₹25.20 Lakh |
| SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Deemed University | ₹23.00 Lakh – ₹25.00 Lakh |
| MGM Medical College | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | Deemed University | ₹20.00 Lakh – ₹21.00 Lakh |
| Sharda University (School of Medical Sciences) | Greater Noida, UP | Private | ₹12.50 Lakh – ₹13.00 Lakh |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar Inst. of Medical Sciences | Mullana, Haryana | Deemed University | ₹17.00 Lakh – ₹18.50 Lakh |
| Christian Medical College (CMC) | Ludhiana, Punjab | Private Trust | ₹6.60 Lakh |
