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EDUCATION โธ NTA โธ NEET UG 2026
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Extended by 15 Minutes, CBT Mode Planned from Next Year
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces major NEET UG 2026 updates including revised exam timing, admit card release date, fee refund, and possible CBT mode implementation from next year.
By Ministry of Education & NTA • Updated Official Announcement • NEET UG 2026
The Government of India has officially announced several major updates regarding the NEET UG 2026 re-examination amid the ongoing paper leak controversy. During a press conference, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that the NEET UG 2026 re-exam scheduled for 21 June 2026 will now include an additional 15 minutes for candidates appearing in the examination.
According to the revised schedule announced by the Ministry of Education, the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will now be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Earlier, the examination timing was scheduled till 5:00 PM.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Duration Increased to 195 Minutes
NTA has officially increased the NEET UG 2026 re-exam duration from 180 minutes to 195 minutes. Students will now get additional time for instructions, OMR verification, and rough work. Fresh admit cards are expected to be available by 14 June 2026.
- ๐ Re-Exam Date: 21 June 2026
- โฐ Exam Timing: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM
- ๐ Fresh Admit Card: 14 June 2026
- ๐ป CBT Mode Likely From Next Year
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue fresh admit cards for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination by 14 June 2026. Students are advised to regularly visit the official website to download updated admit cards and check examination centre details.
During the press conference, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also confirmed that candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will receive a refund of their previously paid examination fees. No additional payment will be required for the re-exam process.
In a major policy announcement, the Education Minister stated that the government is planning to conduct NEET UG in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from next year. The move is aimed at improving transparency, security, and examination management after the recent controversy.
Addressing the media briefing, the Education Minister said that concerns regarding a suspected “guess paper” surfaced on 7 May after the NEET UG 2026 examination was conducted on 3 May. The matter was subsequently referred to central investigation agencies, which later confirmed the paper leak allegations. The government reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against examination malpractice and irregularities.
- NEET UG Re-Exam Date: 21 June 2026
- Revised Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
- Extra Time Added: 15 Minutes
- Admit Card Release: By 14 June 2026
- Fresh Registration: Not Required
- Fee Refund: Confirmed by Government
- Exam Mode from Next Year: CBT Mode Likely
- Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
NEET UG 2026 • Ministry of Education & NTA • Official Updates • neet.nta.nic.in
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