NEET UG re-test highlights: 9 fake candidates arrested in Bihar for allegedly impersonating students

NEET UG re-exam highlights: The medical entrance re-test concluded for 22.79 lakh candidates. Students said biology was easiest while physics was toughest. A student reportedly died by suicide in Haryana ahead of the exam. The NTA said no paper leaks have been reported so far.

Aspirants leave from exam centre after appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)

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• 21 Jun 2026, 11:55:00 PM IST

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• 21 Jun 2026, 10:58:19 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: AAP slams government after girls denied re-exam entry in Bengaluru

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The AAP wrote on X, "Girls who came to Bengaluru to take the NEET UG re-exam burst into uncontrollable tears. They were not allowed to sit for the exam due to arriving just a little late.

  How many more torments will the government inflict on these children? First, their exam was canceled due to your corruption, then they were forced to appear for it again. And now, for a slight delay, they weren't even granted entry into the exam center.

  Is there even a shred of humanity left in the people sitting in the government?"

• 21 Jun 2026, 10:30:50 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Priyank Kharge calls Tejasvi Surya's allegations 'half-truths'

  As usual, the serial misinformation MP is doing what he does best: spreading half-truths and manufactured outrage.
  
  Here are the facts.
  
  A total of 720 students were allotted RC College as their NEET examination centre. Of these, 142 were absent.
  
  Three students missed the…

  — Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) June 21, 2026

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge hit back at BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over claims that a Congress rally caused NEET aspirants to miss their examination in Bengaluru. Kharge said Surya was spreading "half-truths and manufactured outrage" and presented what he called the actual facts from RC College, a NEET examination centre.

  He wrote on X, "As usual, the serial misinformation MP is doing what he does best: spreading half-truths and manufactured outrage.

  Here are the facts.

  A total of 720 students were allotted RC College as their NEET examination centre. Of these, 142 were absent.

  Three students missed the examination.

  One student, travelling from Magadi, could not get a bus on time and reached the centre late, resulting in her missing the exam.

  Another candidate arrived with an old hall ticket belonging to the examination conducted on 03.05.2026, and therefore was not permitted to write the exam.

  Only one candidate travelling from the RT Nagar side missed the exam, and the exact reason is still being ascertained.

  The Bengaluru Traffic Police had issued public notifications and traffic advisories well in advance.

  The BJP MP, who is overflowing with concern for students missing exams for different reasons, was conveniently silent when his own incompetent government allowed more than 22 lakh students to suffer due to NEET mismanagement, paper leaks and chaos, with over 10 students reportedly dying by suicide.

  By the BJP MP’s own logic, if a student missing exam today must be blamed on the Congress rally, then Modi and Dharmendra Pradhan must be held directly responsible for the paper leaks, student distress and deaths and must be thrown out of office.

  Unfortunately for the empty trunk MP, there are no emergency exits here for him to open and escape through after making a baseless allegation."

• 21 Jun 2026, 10:28:27 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Tejasvi Surya shares parent's account of NEET exam delay due to Congress rally

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• 21 Jun 2026, 10:11:09 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Google Maps glitch causes some NEET aspirants to miss exam in UP

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Some NEET-UG aspirants in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad missed their examination on Sunday after allegedly being directed to the wrong location by Google Maps. Faizan Ali, a student from Sambhal, said Google Maps showed an incorrect location for his centre, RN Inter College, causing him to reach the actual venue after the reporting deadline and be denied entry.

  His father, Ikram, said the family had invested significant effort in his preparation and feared the incident could cost him an academic year. Another candidate, Sarthak, also reportedly missed the exam after being misled by the navigation service and was denied entry for arriving late. Administrative officials later met the affected students and their families. Parents and students urged authorities to find a solution, arguing that candidates should not suffer because of technical glitches. The incident comes weeks after a separate Google Maps-related navigation error in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district. (PTI)

• 21 Jun 2026, 10:06:41 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: 9 held in Bihar's Lakhisarai for alleged NEET impersonation

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Nine people were detained in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Sunday on suspicion of impersonating registered candidates during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, officials said. Lakhisarai SP Prerna Kumar said the detainees were suspected of appearing for the exam in place of actual candidates. She added that an FIR could be registered once written complaints are received from the concerned examination centre superintendents.

  Police are also questioning 10 to 12 other people allegedly linked to the suspected racket, including biometric operators and middlemen. The identities of those detained have not been disclosed yet, with officials saying more details will emerge after preliminary interrogation. The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted across Bihar under strict security arrangements. (PTI)

• 21 Jun 2026, 09:20:44 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: SIM card, old NEET paper found on candidate at UP exam centre, arrested

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A NEET aspirant was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Sunday after a SIM card, an old NEET question paper and adhesive material were allegedly recovered from his undergarments during frisking at an examination centre, police said, as per PTI. The incident occurred at Harishchandra Post Graduate College in the Maidagin area before the commencement of the NEET-UG re-examination.

  Security personnel became suspicious during pre-exam checks and conducted a detailed search, leading to the recovery of the items. The candidate, identified as Prince Dubey from Ballia district, was immediately taken into custody. During questioning, Dubey told police that he had been preparing for NEET in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and had travelled to Varanasi to appear for the exam.

• 21 Jun 2026, 09:06:43 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: No paper leak complaints so far in re-exam, says NTA chief

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh said the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination was conducted smoothly across the country with robust security measures and no reports of a question paper leak so far. Over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the exam on June 21 at 5,440 centres in India and 14 abroad. Singh said the NTA was "100 per cent confident" about the integrity of the examination process and credited state governments and multiple agencies for their support.

• 21 Jun 2026, 09:01:41 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: 1,728 candidates skip re-exam in Coimbatore

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A total of 1,728 candidates were absent for the NEET-UG re-examination conducted in Coimbatore on Sunday, resulting in an overall attendance of 75.63 per cent.

• 21 Jun 2026, 08:32:19 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET aspirant hangs herself before exam, leaves suicide note

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A NEET re-examination candidate was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad's Miyapur area on Saturday. Police suspect suicide, as per news agency ANI.

  According to police, the girl allegedly hanged herself from a ceiling fan. A suicide note recovered from the scene said that no one should be held responsible for her death.

  Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. "We have registered a case and are investigating the matter," Miyapur Police said, as per ANI.

• 21 Jun 2026, 08:25:23 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Cutoff may fall below 600, says Aakash Institute's Nabin Kaarki

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: According to Nabin Kaarki, National Academic Director – Medical at Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the Re-NEET 2026 exam held on June 21 was noticeably tougher than the May 3 test. While the earlier exam was largely based on direct NCERT concepts, the re-exam focused more on analytical thinking, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills.

  Kaarki classified the overall paper as moderate to difficult, noting that it was visibly more demanding than the original May session and required rigorous preparation beyond textbook memorisation.

  Physics emerged as the most challenging and lengthiest section of the paper.

  "Toughest and lengthiest segment of the entire paper."

  "Heavily driven by core Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics."

  "Application-driven numerical problems created intense time pressure for students."

  The section's strong focus on calculations and conceptual application made time management a major challenge for candidates.

  Chemistry was also considered tougher than the May 3 examination.

  "Noticeably tougher than the May 3 exam paper."

  "Physical Chemistry demanded lengthy, multi-concept calculations."

  "Organic Chemistry required deep command over active reaction mechanisms instead of simple recall."

  The paper moved away from straightforward factual questions, requiring students to apply concepts across multiple topics.

  Biology (Botany and Zoology) remained the most accessible section for candidates.

  "Remained the easiest and most high-scoring zone for candidates."

  "Strictly aligned with the core NCERT textbook curriculum."

  "Highest chapter weightage concentrated in Genetics, Physiology, Reproduction, and Ecology."

  "Zoology options created localized ambiguity, as multiple valid choices left certain answers debatable."

  While the section largely adhered to NCERT content, some Zoology questions reportedly generated confusion due to answer-choice ambiguities.

  Student feedback reflected a clear divide between the sections, with Biology widely regarded as a straightforward scoring opportunity and Physics viewed as the biggest time sink.

  According to Kaarki, many Aakash students reported significant overlap between the exam's difficulty level and the institution's mock tests. Students said the extensive calculations and higher difficulty felt familiar because of the diverse test series they had regularly attempted during preparation, reducing surprise on exam day.

  "Owing to the restrictive calculation demands in Physics and Chemistry alongside localized subject ambiguities, the All India Quota (AIQ) General Category cutoff for government seats is expected to experience a downward correction, settling down to 590–600 marks."

• 21 Jun 2026, 08:00:30 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: 9,540 candidates appear for NEET re-exam across Noida, Greater Noida

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted peacefully across Noida and Greater Noida on Sunday amid extensive security arrangements, with 9,540 candidates appearing at 23 examination centres across Gautam Budh Nagar, according to attendance data shared by examination authorities.

  Attendance records showed that 10,823 candidates were registered for the examination, of whom 9,540 appeared and 1,283 remained absent, translating into an attend ance rate of over 88%. Of the total candidates, 5,072 appeared at 12 centres in Noida and 4,468 appeared at 11 centres in Greater Noida.

  In neighbouring Ghaziabad, the re-examination was conducted at 22 centres, with attendance records showing that 8,743 of the 9,666 registered candidates appeared for the test, while 923 remained absent. Attendance stood at around 90.4%, according to data shared by examination authorities. The examination was held under security arrangements similar to those in Gautam Budh Nagar, with police and district administration officials overseeing the conduct of the test at centres across the district.

  The examination began at 2.30pm and concluded at 5.30pm. Candidates with benchmark disabilities were provided additional time in accordance with prescribed norms.

  Police officials said elaborate security and traffic management arrangements were put in place across all examination centres to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the test.

  According to the Gautam Budh Nagar police commissionerate, more than 1,000 police personnel were deployed at examination centres and key traffic points across the district. An inspector-rank officer, along with additional police personnel and women police officers, was stationed at each centre. Police help desks were also established near metro stations, bus stands and other transit points to assist candidates.

  Senior police officers, including additional commissioner of police (law and order) Rajeev Narayan Mishra, DCP Noida Saad Miya Khan, DCP central Noida Shailendra Kumar Singh and DCP Greater Noida Ravishankar Nim, monitored arrangements and inspected centres during the day.

  “Police deployment had been made at all centres and necessary arrangements were put in place for the examination. Candidates with disabilities were provided additional time as per norms,” Nim said while inspecting an examination centre in Kasna earlier in the day.

  Police said CCTV surveillance, frisking, entry and exit arrangements, parking management and traffic movement around examination centres were monitored throughout the examination period. Restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) also remained in force around examination venues.

  Outside several centres, students and parents expressed relief that the examination was finally being conducted after weeks of uncertainty, although many admitted the prolonged wait had taken a psychological toll.

  “There is a little nervousness, but compared to the previous exam I am not under as much stress this time. My preparation mainly focused on revising what I had already studied earlier. Now everything depends on how the exam goes,” a candidate said before entering an examination centre.

  Another candidate said she remained hopeful despite lingering anxiety.

  "The previous exam went well, but this time I was scared. I had prepared for it and remained hopeful. One thing I wanted to say was that the exam should not be cancelled again because students are already under tremendous stress,” said Komal.

  Parents accompanying candidates largely expressed satisfaction with the arrangements, though some pointed to commuting difficulties and traffic congestion around a few centres.

  “The arrangements were satisfactory and better than before. The main difficulty was travel and commuting, though there were a few other challenges as well,” a parent said.

  Some students and parents also flagged traffic congestion near a few examination centres in Greater Noida through social media posts during the day. However, officials maintained that traffic and security arrangements had been made to facilitate smooth movement of candidates.

  Authorities said the examination was conducted under the supervision of the National Testing Agency (NTA), with logistical and security support provided by the district administration and police. Officials described the overall conduct of the examination as peaceful and orderly.

• 21 Jun 2026, 07:45:06 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Experts analyse NEET re-exam paper

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET-UG re-examination paper was largely NCERT-based and ranged from easy to moderate in difficulty, according to subject experts.

  “The NEET Chemistry paper was of easy to moderate difficulty, with questions comprehensively covering the NCERT syllabus,” said Om Pandey, Chemistry Faculty, PhysicsWallah (PW).

  Biology faculty Tulika Jha noted that the paper was “slightly more challenging” than the examination held on May 3, but added that “all the questions were strictly based on the NCERT syllabus.”

  Assessing the Physics section, Neeraj Kumar Chaudhary, Physics Faculty at PW, said, “The Physics section was moderately challenging, yet remained manageable for well-prepared students. The questions were thoughtfully designed to assess students’ conceptual understanding and application skills.”

  (With inputs from Sanjay Maurya)

• 21 Jun 2026, 07:27:00 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: 19-year-old NEET candidate found dead ahead of exam day

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Hisar district died by suicide on Sunday morning just hours before her exam was scheduled.

  She was preparing for NEET in Sikar, Rajasthan and this was her third attempt – her first attempt was unsuccessful and the second was cancelled due to a paper leak.

  On the exam morning around 10 AM, she suddenly fell ill at home and was taken to a local doctor, but her condition worsened. She later told family she had consumed pesticide kept at home and was rushed to a hospital in Hisar, where doctors declared her brought dead.

  Her family said she had studied late into the night and appeared normal before the incident.

  On being contacted Hisar Superintendent of Police Siddhant Jain, said, “Yes there are reports that a 19 years old NEET aspirant has died by suicide but it could not be ascertained that she died due to stress of exam”.

  He said that the postmortem has been conducted and the police investigation is underway.

• 21 Jun 2026, 06:59:10 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA's statement after re-NEET

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Team NTA, Team Bharat: How India Came Together for NEET (UG) 2026

  On 21 June 2026, more than 20 lakh candidates sat for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad. The paper was administered in 13 languages, including Hindi and English. Today, we look back at the people and the coordination that made that day possible.

  This was not the National Testing Agency acting alone. It was Team Bharat - a chain of people across the country who showed up so that, for each candidate, the only thing that mattered that morning was the paper in front of them.

  Care for every candidate

  Extensive arrangements were made for all candidates, including more than 10,000 Persons with Disabilities. Special arrangements were put in place for around 81 candidates with medical conditions, among them a child who had been in a road accident, and a child undergoing chemotherapy, who were determined not to miss an exam they had prepared for years. Reaching each of them took planning that no candidate ever sees.

  A whole-of-government effort

  Aadhaar-based biometric and face authentication, CCTV monitoring, jammers, and two-layer frisking with the support of State Police were in place across centres. Command and control centres for CCTV monitoring were established at the national level - at the NTA and at the Ministry of Education, at 34 Centrally Funded Institutions of the Department of Higher Education, in every State, and at District Collectorates.

  The conduct of the examination drew on the support of CAPF, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Department of Posts, the Indian Air Force, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NIC, MeitY, the Department of Financial Services, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Education, and our banking partners - SBI, Canara Bank, PNB and UCO Bank, alongside State Governments and many other stakeholders.

  States that went the extra mile

  Several State Governments made arrangements for students and parents - shade, water and food at centres, ambulances and medical facilities on standby, and in many States, free transportation for candidates on exam day. National protocol, translated into local care, centre by centre.

  The scale of it

  Around 7 lakh officials - police teams, observers and examination staff - were mobilised across India to conduct this examination, and it was done in a record 37 days. NTA is especially grateful to the experts from academic institutions across the country who gave their personal time to help prepare multiple sets of question papers.

  More than 20 lakh aspirants. One exam. A country's administrative machinery - ministerial, bureaucratic, police, district and local - aligned behind a single day, so that each candidate could simply sit down and write.

  To every candidate who wrote on 21 June - well done. And to everyone who made it possible: thank you.

  Team NTA. Team Bharat. One exam, delivered together.

  A Fair Chance, A Fresh Start. निष्पक्ष अवसर, नई शुरुआत

  #NEET2026 #TeamBharat #NationalTestingAgency #AFairChanceAFreshStart

• 21 Jun 2026, 06:44:59 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Increased frisking, metal detectors used at centres, says candidate

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: After the NEET-UG re-examination, a candidate said, “The exam was easy. Physics was tough and mostly formula-based. There was more checking and frisking this time, and a metal detector was used at the centre for entry.”

• 21 Jun 2026, 06:28:59 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Students cry after being denied entry to centre

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Earlier, students were seen crying after arriving late at the NEET examination centre.

• 21 Jun 2026, 06:21:54 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Visuals of students leaving an exam centre in MP

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:59:08 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Chemistry tougher than Physics, says Delhi NEET aspirant

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Pratham, 18, a resident of Delhi's Shastri Nagar, told HT he found Chemistry more difficult than Physics in the NEET UG re-exam. He described Biology as the easiest of the three subjects.

  (Inputs by Gargi Shukla)

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:58:20 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: First-time NEET candidate finds Physics toughest section of paper

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: “Physics was difficult compared to the last NEET paper. Majority of time went in the physics sections. Biology and Chemistry were easy,” Rachna Kumari (18) who gave her first attempt, told HT. Kumari is targeting AIIMs Rishikesh.

  (Inputs by Gargi Shukla)

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:57:31 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Physics toughest, Biology easy, says Dehradun aspirant on NEET re-exam

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Nauman Khan, 21, who travelled from Dehradun to Delhi to appear for the NEET UG re-exam, said Physics was the toughest section of the paper while Biology was comparatively easy. Speaking to HT, he said he completed the Biology section in about 40-45 minutes but spent more than an hour attempting Physics.

  (Inputs by Gargi Shukla)

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:47:52 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Biology was good, say students after re-exam

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates leave the examination centre following the conclusion of the NEET-UG re-examination

  A candidate says, "The exam was quite moderate. Physics was quite lengthy. A little bit tougher than last time. Biology was good and Chemistry was moderate."

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:39:23 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Injured NEET aspirant appears for exam with special NTA support

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET aspirant Shrishti Dubey, who suffered a serious road accident on June 14 and sustained nine fractured ribs and severe lung injuries, was determined not to miss the NEET UG 2026 re-exam. After undergoing major vascular surgery and intensive treatment, her family approached the NTA seeking special arrangements. The NTA facilitated a separate ground-floor room, medical support and a standby ambulance at the exam centre, enabling her to appear for the examination while recovering. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also spoke to her parents, who thanked the NTA and the minister for their support.

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:35:19 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Only Physics was a little difficult, says candidate

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates left NEET-UG re-exam centres in Srinagar after the test concluded, with one aspirant saying, "The paper was very good" and describing Physics as "a little difficult" while calling the overall experience positive.

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:30:20 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Re-exam ended peacefully with strict security measures in place

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET UG 2026 re-exam concluded smoothly across the country on Sunday, with over 22.79 lakh candidates appearing amid heightened security and monitoring. Biometric checks, strict frisking, CCTV surveillance and other safeguards were deployed to ensure a fair and transparent examination after the cancellation of the May 3 test.

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:27:48 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Pradhan speaks to family of injured NEET aspirant, assures assistance

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan spoke with the parents of NEET aspirant Shrishti Dubey, who was critically injured in a road accident days before the examination, and assured them of support. Despite undergoing major surgery, Shrishti was able to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination with medical assistance and special arrangements at the exam centre.

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:24:52 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET re-test done smoothly in Prayagraj, says district magistrate

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted peacefully across all 47 examination centres in Prayagraj, with authorities ensuring comprehensive arrangements for the smooth conduct of the test, District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma told PTI.

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:18:18 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Re-exam ends for over 22 lakh students

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The exam ended at 5:15 pm.

• 21 Jun 2026, 05:09:50 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Father says NEET candidate vomited through night after Abu Dhabi centre mix-up

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Abdullah Mohammad Talib, the NEET-UG aspirant who was initially allotted an exam centre in Abu Dhabi before being reassigned to Nagpur, appeared for the re-examination on Sunday. His father said the student was extremely nervous and had been vomiting through the night, but was persuaded to sit for the exam.

  The family maintained they had not selected an overseas centre and said the incident caused significant distress. NTA had reassigned the candidate to a Nagpur examination centre ahead of the re-test.

• 21 Jun 2026, 04:38:17 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Entire country stands with NEET aspirants’, NTA thanks PM Modi

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency said the entire country stands in solidarity with NEET 2026 aspirants and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister's Office and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for their support as the NEET-UG re-examination is conducted across the country.

• 21 Jun 2026, 04:34:54 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Dharmendra Pradhan reviews NEET re-exam arrangements at NTA headquarters

  

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Union education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination at the National Testing Agency headquarters in Okhla. NTA officials briefed the minister on the logistical, technical and security arrangements put in place to ensure the smooth, transparent and efficient conduct of the exam.

• 21 Jun 2026, 04:31:23 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Here's why a burqa row erupted at a NEET exam centre in Ajmer

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A NEET-UG re-exam candidate in Rajasthan's Ajmer alleged she was initially stopped from entering her exam centre for wearing a burqa, despite having appeared for the May 3 exam in the same attire. Her father said the family offered to have a female staff member conduct checks in a private area, but claimed the request was refused.

  The National Testing Agency later clarified that the student was allowed to enter and take the examination.

  “The aspirant wearing Burqa was allowed at the centre in Ajmer,” thr NTA said on X.

  Police said, "Students were admitted strictly according to the scheduled time, and the entry gates are now closed. The issue regarding the Burqa has also been resolved. There was some lack of clarity regarding certain rules, which was subsequently clarified by senior officials, settling the matter. Apart from this, there are no disputes at the examination centre, and all students have been admitted peacefully."

  According to NTA's NEET-UG exam rules, candidates are allowed to wear articles of faith, “subject to reporting at the centre well in advance to enable frisking.”

• 21 Jun 2026, 04:19:49 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Why PM Modi waited at Delhi airport as NEET exam began

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: PM Narendra Modi delayed his departure from Delhi Airport on Sunday to ensure that students faced no inconvenience in reaching their NEET examination centres and that traffic movement remained smooth. After arriving at around 1:15 pm, the Prime Minister chose to wait at the airport instead of heading directly to his residence, with the NEET examination scheduled to begin at 2 pm, according to news agency ANI.

• 21 Jun 2026, 04:07:38 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NSUI launches signature campaign outside NEET centres in Shimla

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: As the NEET-UG re-examination got underway, NSUI members launched a signature campaign outside exam centres in Shimla, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, removal of the NTA from conducting the exam, regulation of coaching fees, and stronger safeguards against exam irregularities.

  NSUI leaders said the campaign was aimed at highlighting concerns over repeated paper leak allegations and the financial burden on aspirants. Several students said the earlier controversy had affected their confidence and preparation, while expressing hope that the re-exam would be conducted fairly and transparently.

• 21 Jun 2026, 04:06:15 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Delhi sets up waiting areas, cooling zones at NEET exam centres

  

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Authorities have set up cooling zones and waiting areas outside NEET-UG re-examination centres across Delhi to help candidates and their families cope with the heat.

• 21 Jun 2026, 03:35:31 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Drones, online patrols keep watch as NEET underway in Gujarat

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination commenced across Gujarat under extensive security arrangements, with police deploying drones, cyber surveillance teams and additional personnel to prevent irregularities. Nearly 79,400 candidates are appearing at 211 centres across the state.

  Authorities said monitoring is being carried out on platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram to curb misinformation and any attempts to leak exam-related material. In Ahmedabad, eight drones, Quick Response Teams and special traffic arrangements have been deployed, while photocopy shops near exam centres have been ordered to remain closed during exam hours.

• 21 Jun 2026, 03:18:34 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Late arrivals denied entry to NEET re-exam centres in Mumbai, Bengaluru

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Several NEET-UG re-exam candidates were denied entry to examination centres in Mumbai and Bengaluru after arriving after the 1:30 pm deadline, leading to protests by students and parents.

  In Mumbai's Parel, two candidates were turned away after reaching late, triggering a commotion outside Maharishi Dayanand College. In Bengaluru, four students missed entry by minutes, with three reportedly climbing over a railing after the main gate was shut at 1:30 pm, only to find the inner gate locked as well.

  Parents blamed traffic congestion, alleging delays caused by a Congress rally and inadequate traffic management. However, exam authorities said they were strictly following National Testing Agency guidelines, which prohibit entry after the designated closing time.

• 21 Jun 2026, 03:11:07 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: DK Shivakumar hopes Centre has 'learned a lesson' with NEET re-test

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar extended his best wishes to candidates appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination and expressed hope that lessons had been learned from the controversies surrounding the original exam.

  "Hope central government has learned a lesson, wish all students great success."

• 21 Jun 2026, 03:06:23 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: 'We met with an accident', Aspirant denied entry after reaching late

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Two students were denied entry to a NEET-UG 2026 re-examination centre after arriving late. One candidate's family said they were delayed after meeting with an accident en route to the examination centre.

  Amir Qadri, uncle of one of the aspirants, said his nephew received first aid following the accident, but despite reaching the centre afterwards, authorities refused entry as the examination had already commenced.

  "While on our way to the examination centre, we met with an accident and got a bit late... Now that we have reached here, we are being denied entry."

  Officials reportedly cited exam rules, stating that entry could not be permitted after the examination had begun.

• 21 Jun 2026, 03:03:06 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Biometric checks, CCTV surveillance in place for NEET re-test in Patna

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Strict security arrangements have been put in place for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination at Patna's Bapu Pariksha Parisar, with authorities deploying CCTV surveillance, jammers, biometric verification and multi-level frisking.

  Sub-Divisional Magistrate Satyam Sahay said a comprehensive traffic plan had been implemented to avoid congestion, with separate entry gates designated for all 11 exam centres. Candidates are being subjected to frisking at entry points and again inside the premises, while biometric checks are being conducted to prevent unauthorised entry.

  "There are no difficulties at all. A highly effective traffic plan has been put in place to ensure there are no jams like last time."

• 21 Jun 2026, 03:00:42 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Such mistakes should not happen again’, says parent as NEET re-test begins

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: As the NEET-UG re-examination got underway, a parent in Visakhapatnam urged authorities to prevent recurring exam-related issues that have caused stress for students and families. Ganesh, whose daughter is appearing for the re-test, said repeated disruptions have placed an additional burden on aspirants preparing for one of the country's most competitive exams.

  "Many children are suffering a lot. Such mistakes should not happen again and again."

  He also highlighted the financial strain on families, saying coaching and preparation costs are substantial and difficult for many to bear. The parent appealed to the government and officials to ensure smoother exam management and avoid similar situations in the future.

• 21 Jun 2026, 02:54:38 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates asked to follow strict dress code

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination have been directed to adhere to the NTA-prescribed dress code to ensure smooth security checks and hassle-free entry into examination centres.

  Aspirants must wear simple, light-coloured half-sleeve clothing and slippers or low-heeled sandals, while avoiding full sleeves, heavy garments, shoes, large buttons and accessories. Jewellery, including rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, is also prohibited.

• 21 Jun 2026, 02:43:34 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Uttarakhand Police launches control room to monitor NEET re-test

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The Uttarakhand Police has activated a state-level NTA Examination Control Room in Dehradun to ensure the fair, transparent and secure conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination. The control room is coordinating with NTA observers, police and administrative officials while continuously monitoring exam-related activities across the state.

  More than 6,000 candidates are appearing at 16 centres in Dehradun, with strict security measures, including restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS within a 200-metre radius of exam centres. Nationwide, over 22.79 lakh candidates are expected to take the exam at 5,440 centres across 551 cities and 14 overseas locations.

• 21 Jun 2026, 02:42:22 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Praying nothing goes wrong’, Candidates take NEET re-test

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: In Karnataka's Koppal, students said, “The enthusiasm of writing NEET for the first time is not there now,”while locals observed, "All the students writing the NEET exam were praying that nothing goes wrong," as per ANI.

  Authorities deployed CCTV cameras, jammers, frisking teams and additional security personnel at centres. The re-exam was ordered following allegations of a paper leak in the original test, which is being investigated by the CBI.

• 21 Jun 2026, 02:31:32 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET exam issue resolved, no dispute at centre, says cop

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: According to CO North Shivam Joshi, the issue related to the burqa was resolved after clarification from senior officials.

  “The issue regarding the Burqa has also been resolved. There was some lack of clarity regarding certain rules, which was subsequently clarified by senior officials, settling the matter,” he said, reported ANI.

  “Apart from this, there are no disputes at the examination centre, and all students have been admitted peacefully," Joshi added.

• 21 Jun 2026, 02:25:41 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Burqa-wearing candidate denied entry at NEET centre, alleges restriction over attire

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A burqa-wearing candidate was allegedly denied entry at a medical entrance exam centre in Ajmer, Rajasthan, ahead of the NEET examination on Sunday.

  The candidate, identified as Kulsum Bano, said she had travelled from Beawar to appear for the test and had previously taken the exam in the same attire. “I have come from Beawar to take the NEET exam. When I took the exam on May 3rd, I was in the same attire then as I am now: wearing a burqa and a dupatta,” she said, reported ANI.

  “Initially, they said I would have to remove the dupatta to enter; then they insisted I had to remove the burqa as well. If the NTA has permitted us, these people cannot stop us,” she added.

  Bano added: "If I am to take the exam and they don't allow me in this attire, then I simply won't take it. It is shameful that they are messing with 18-year-olds like this... The exam doesn't matter to me; what matters is my 'burqa' and my identity.”

• 21 Jun 2026, 02:01:22 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET aspirants face commute woes as rain lashes Kolkata

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Heavy rains lashed Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Sunday, triggering severe waterlogging and halting vehicular movement due to continuous showers. NEET aspirants faced significant hardships in reaching their exam centres for the re-test, reported PTI.

  The weather office has issued warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several districts over the next few days.

• 21 Jun 2026, 01:53:10 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Cooling zones’ set up outside centres in Delhi

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: In the National Capital Region (NCR), security has been further tightened outside several centres to ensure smooth conduct of the exam.

  Alongside these measures, the Delhi government has set up special “cooling zones” outside centres to provide relief from the intense summer heat, with dedicated waiting arrangements made for students as well as their parents and family members.

  Security has been significantly intensified across the country for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for Sunday between 2:00 pm and 5:15 pm, with authorities stepping up surveillance and checks at exam centres.

• 21 Jun 2026, 01:45:35 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Govt should have learned a lesson,’ says DK Shivakumar ahead of re-test

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar wished candidates good luck and stressed the need for transparency in the conduct of the exam.

  Referring to the alleged paper leak controversy, he said he hoped the Centre had "learned a lesson." "Almost 22 lakh students are appearing for the NEET exam today... I am hopeful that the government has learned a lesson. There should be transparency, and I wish the students the best of luck," Shivakumar told reporters, reported ANI.

• 21 Jun 2026, 01:09:32 PM IST

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA allows transparent files for admit cards amid rain concerns

  NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that candidates can carry transparent files to protect their admit cards while travelling to examination centres for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.

  The clarification came after a user raised concerns about heavy rainfall in Kolkata and asked why transparent files were reportedly not being allowed at centres. Another user claimed that transparent cover was denied in Bengaluru.

  Responding to the query, the NTA said, “Its allowed. We are informing the local teams.”