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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.
- 10:58 PM IST, June 21AAP slams govt after girls denied re-exam entry in Bengaluru
- 10:30 PM IST, June 21Priyank Kharge calls Tejasvi Surya's allegations 'half-truths'
- 10:28 PM IST, June 21Tejasvi Surya shares parent's account of exam delay due to Congress rally
- 10:11 PM IST, June 21Google Maps glitch causes some aspirants to miss exam in UP
- 10:06 PM IST, June 219 held in Bihar's Lakhisarai for alleged NEET impersonation
- 9:20 PM IST, June 21SIM card, old NEET paper found on candidate at UP exam centre, arrested
- 9:06 PM IST, June 21No paper leak complaints so far in re-exam, says NTA chief
- 9:01 PM IST, June 211,728 candidates skip re-exam in Coimbatore
- 8:32 PM IST, June 21NEET aspirant hangs herself before exam, leaves suicide note
- 8:25 PM IST, June 21Cut-off may fall below 600, says Aakash Institute's Nabin Kaarki
- 8:00 PM IST, June 219,540 candidates appear for NEET re-exam across Noida, Greater Noida
- 7:45 PM IST, June 21Experts analyse NEET re-exam paper
- 7:27 PM IST, June 2119-year-old NEET candidate found dead ahead of exam day
- 6:59 PM IST, June 21NTA's statement after re-NEET
- 6:44 PM IST, June 21Increased frisking, metal detectors used at centres, says candidate
- 6:28 PM IST, June 21Students cry after being denied entry to centre
- 6:21 PM IST, June 21Visuals of students leaving an exam centre in MP
- 5:59 PM IST, June 21Chemistry tougher than Physics, says Delhi NEET aspirant
- 5:58 PM IST, June 21First-time NEET candidate finds Physics toughest section of paper
- 5:57 PM IST, June 21Physics toughest, Biology easy, says Dehradun aspirant
- 5:47 PM IST, June 21Biology was good, say students after re-exam
- 5:39 PM IST, June 21Injured NEET aspirant appears for exam with special NTA support
- 5:35 PM IST, June 21Only Physics was a little difficult, says candidate
- 5:30 PM IST, June 21Re-exam ended peacefully with strict security measures in place
- 5:27 PM IST, June 21Pradhan speaks to family of injured NEET aspirant, assures assistance
- 5:24 PM IST, June 21NEET re-test done smoothly in Prayagraj, says district magistrate
- 5:18 PM IST, June 21Re-exam ends for over 22 lakh students
- 5:09 PM IST, June 21Father says candidate vomited through night after Abu Dhabi centre mix-up
- 4:38 PM IST, June 21‘Entire country stands with NEET aspirants’, NTA thanks PM Modi
- 4:34 PM IST, June 21Dharmendra Pradhan reviews re-exam arrangements at NTA hq
- 4:31 PM IST, June 21Here's why a burqa row erupted at a NEET exam centre in Ajmer
- 4:19 PM IST, June 21Why PM Modi waited at Delhi airport as NEET exam began
- 4:07 PM IST, June 21NSUI launches signature campaign outside centres in Shimla
- 4:06 PM IST, June 21Delhi sets up waiting areas, cooling zones at NEET exam centres
- 3:35 PM IST, June 21Drones, online patrols keep watch as NEET underway in Gujarat
- 3:18 PM IST, June 21Late arrivals denied entry in Mumbai, Bengaluru
- 3:11 PM IST, June 21Karnataka CM hopes Centre has 'learned a lesson' with NEET re-test
- 3:06 PM IST, June 21'We met with an accident': Aspirant denied entry after reaching late
- 3:03 PM IST, June 21Biometric checks, CCTV surveillance in place for NEET re-test in Patna
- 3:00 PM IST, June 21'Such mistakes should not happen again': Parent as NEET re-test begins
- 2:54 PM IST, June 21Candidates asked to follow strict dress code
- 2:43 PM IST, June 21Uttarakhand Police launches control room to monitor NEET re-test
- 2:42 PM IST, June 21'Praying nothing goes wrong': Candidates taking NEET re-test
- 10:29 AM IST, June 21Over 2.1 million NEET-UG admit cards downloaded
NEET UG re-test highlights: National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh said the re-test was conducted smoothly across the country with robust security measures and no reports of a question paper leak so far. While biology was widely described as the easiest section, many candidates said physics was the toughest part of the paper this time. Aakash Institute's National Academic Director Nabin Kaarki said the cut off could be 590-600 marks....Read More
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan earlier 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.
Girl dies by suicide on re-exam day
A girl has allegedly died by suicide in Haryana’s Hisar before she could sit for the NEET re-exam. It was to be her 3rd attempt.
Injured student appears for re-test
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.
Injured student denied entry
A NEET-UG re-exam candidate was denied entry to the examination centre after arriving late following a road accident in Madhya Pradesh. The student, who was visibly bandaged on the head, reached the centre after receiving first aid but was not allowed to enter as the examination had already begun, PTI reported.
According to the candidate's uncle, the delay was caused by the accident and subsequent medical attention. Authorities cited exam rules and refused entry after the prescribed deadline. "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," the uncle told PTI.
NEET burqa row
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,” the 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.”
More than 22 lakh aspirants are currently sitting for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said that it has put in place extensive security and monitoring measures to ensure the test is conducted smoothly and fairly across the country.
The re-test comes weeks after the original NEET-UG examination, held on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The controversy triggered widespread protests, legal challenges and demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
On the eve of the examination, the NTA said it has made "comprehensive arrangements" for the "fair, secure and candidate-friendly" conduct of the test.
Entry timings
1. Candidates were allowed to enter examination centres from 11 am, while the last entry was permitted until 1:30 pm.
2. Pens were provided at the centres.
3. To help candidates cope with the summer conditions and examination-day stress, centres have been equipped with drinking water facilities, ORS, ambulances and shaded waiting areas for parents.
4. Every examination room has a wall clock, and candidates will be provided additional rough-work pages. Special provisions have also been made for left-handed candidates.
5. The examination window has been extended by 15 minutes to compensate for time spent on entry and verification procedures.
Security arrangements in place
The examination is being conducted at 5,440 centres across 551 cities in India and 14 centres overseas. Candidates are taking the test in English and 12 Indian languages.
According to the NTA, the scale of arrangements is unprecedented. The re-exam is being held in more than 95,000 examination rooms, all equipped with CCTV surveillance. A total of 1,38,560 CCTV cameras have been installed, with live feeds being monitored at the national, state and ministry levels.
The agency has also deployed 51,311 jammers to prevent electronic malpractice. Of these, 17,054 have been provided by the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and 34,257 by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Tight verification and surveillance
The NTA said 38,795 frisking personnel and 48,448 biometric verification staff were deployed across centres. Biometric verification manpower has been doubled and supplemented with face authentication systems to ensure thorough checks while minimising waiting time for candidates.
Each examination room has two invigilators, while every centre is supported by more than 10 additional examination functionaries.
A Centre Systems Officer has also been deployed at every examination venue to monitor CCTV feeds and address technical issues in real time.
To oversee proceedings, around 6,700 observers have been stationed at examination centres, while more than 100 virtual observers will monitor CCTV footage centrally. The NTA said artificial intelligence-based tools are also being used to analyse surveillance footage and flag suspicious activity.
NTA warns against rumours
Earlier, amid persistent concerns over the integrity of the examination, the NTA said it was closely monitoring social media platforms and taking action against those spreading rumours or making fraudulent paper leak claims.
Appealing for cooperation from all stakeholders, the NTA said efforts were focused on ensuring that more than 22 lakh aspirants "can appear for the examination in a calm, secure and supportive environment".
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates enter centres as exam day begins under tight security
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates seen arriving at the Government (Co-Ed) Senior Secondary School in Chilla Gaon, Mayur Vihar, ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: What NTA said on Nagpur candidate's Abu Dhabi centre controversy
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday clarified the controversy surrounding a Nagpur-based NEET-UG 2026 candidate who was allotted Abu Dhabi as his examination centre for the re-test.
A senior NTA official told HT that records showed the candidate logged in on May 21 and selected Abu Dhabi as the first preference and Dubai as the second. “The same IP address, traced to Nagpur, was used to download his admit card for the May 3 examination. The candidate also updated bank details for refund on May 24, accessed the city intimation slip on June 10 and downloaded his admit card on June 16 using the same IP address,” the official said, requesting anonymity.
The clarification came after the candidate's family alleged that he had been wrongly allotted a test centre in the UAE capital despite being based in Nagpur.
(With inputs from Sanjay Maurya)
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Nagpur aspirant reaches exam centre after Abu Dhabi allocation row
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET-UG 2026 candidate Abdullah Mohammad Talib arrived at his examination centre in Nagpur on Sunday to appear for the re-examination.
Talib had earlier made headlines after his family claimed that he had been allotted a school in Abu Dhabi as his examination centre despite being based in Nagpur. The issue had drawn attention amid broader concerns over the conduct of the medical entrance examination.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Re NEET to be held from 2 pm to 5:15 pm
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted on Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm amid heightened security arrangements across the country.
Candidates have been advised to reach their examination centres well in advance, as entry formalities, including frisking and biometric verification, are expected to take additional time.
No candidate will be allowed entry after 1:00pm.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Security stepped up across Delhi
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, deploying additional personnel at examination centres to ensure the test is conducted smoothly.
Officials said security has been strengthened around all exam venues, with strict checks being carried out at entry points, reported PTI. Traffic regulation and crowd-management measures have also been put in place to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain law and order.
Authorities have additionally arranged free drinking water and refreshments for parents and guardians waiting outside examination centres as candidates appear for the re-test.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Students begin entering reexam centres amid tight security
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Heavy security arrangements have been put in place across centres, with authorities deploying CCTV surveillance, biometric verification and other measures to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination and prevent any irregularities.
Visuals shared by ANI showed candidates entering the premises as the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination got underway on Sunday.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET aspirant hopes for smooth reexam
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: As candidates arrived at examination centres for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, many spoke about the pressure of preparing for the test a second time after the original exam was cancelled.
Diksha, an aspirant from Shimla, said she was anxious but hopeful ahead of the examination.
"I am a little worried. Hardworking students deserve fair results," she said, reported ANI.
"Still, having to study again and stay consistent is very difficult. Now the hope is that the exam goes well," Diksha added.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: CJP founder invites NEET candidates to Jantar Mantar protest after exam
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered its second day on Sunday, extended his wishes to candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
"Best of luck to all NEET re-exam aspirants. Our best wishes are with you," Dipke said.
Dipke, who has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak, also invited students to join the protest after the examination.
"Join us at Jantar Mantar after your exam ends, we are looking forward to meeting you all!" he said.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: MP police oversee secure transport of exam materials
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, Madhya Pradesh Police said extensive security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the safe transportation of confidential examination materials to centres across the state.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Security-I) Priti Tiwari said the materials were dispatched under tight security and are being transported to their respective centres under the supervision of senior officials.
"The police have taken out all the materials under very tight security, with complete security and traffic arrangements in place," she said, reported ANI.
Tiwari added that the city has been divided into four security zones, with Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) monitoring the arrangements and issuing instructions in their respective areas.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Over 2.1 million NEET-UG admit cards downloaded
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: More than 2.1 million candidates had downloaded their admit cards for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination by Saturday evening, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The figure indicates that a vast majority of the over 22 lakh registered candidates have already accessed their hall tickets.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: May 3 admit card will not be accepted today, NTA says
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a last-minute reminder to NEET-UG 2026 candidates that the admit card issued for the original May 3 examination will not be valid for entry to Sunday's re-examination.
Candidates have been asked to carry only the admit card issued for the June 21 re-test. The agency said aspirants need to download the new admit card only once and should carefully read all instructions mentioned on it before reaching the examination centre.
The NTA said it has contacted candidates through multiple channels, including public notices, SMS, email and WhatsApp, to ensure that no aspirant is left without the updated admit card.
"The 3rd May admit card is not valid for entry, today. Carry only the admit cards for the 21st June Exam," the agency said in its advisory.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Pradhan takes veiled swipe at critics ahead of reexam
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Hours before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appeared to take a veiled swipe at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Congress, which have been protesting against him over the examination controversy, urging people not to add to students' stress ahead of the test.
Without naming anyone, the minister also criticised "some so-called responsible people" for their conduct during the controversy. "They treated children with ulterior motives and ill intentions. If you are responsible, if you consider yourself a true citizen of India, if you represent the people of India, please take responsibility," he said.
"As a parent, as a social worker, I request you: Please do not jeopardize the future of India's new generation. Let no one make a mockery of it. Let us not do anything that will impact the mental health of the children," Pradhan said.
"Don't cause any further hardship or suffering to the children of India," the minister added, as over 22 lakh candidates prepared to take the examination.
On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the NTA after a Nagpur candidate was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi. He had earlier held a rally in Rajasthan's Kota and addressed students in the coaching hub. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke has also been demanding Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak and student suicides.
At least 18 students have reportedly died by suicide between May 12, when the examination was cancelled by the NTA, and June 21, the day of the re-examination.
(With inputs from Sanjay Maurya)
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Security personnel deployed at reexam centre in Anantnag
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Security personnel arrived at a NEET-UG 2026 re-examination centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Sunday morning as authorities stepped up arrangements ahead of the test.
The deployment comes as the National Testing Agency (NTA) has put in place extensive security measures across the country for the re-exam, including CCTV surveillance, jammers, biometric verification and additional security staff at examination centres.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA deploys over 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras, 51,000 jammers
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rolled out an extensive security apparatus for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with 1,38,560 CCTV cameras and 51,311 jammers deployed across centres in India and abroad.
The arrangements were announced on the eve of the examination as the agency sought to reassure candidates following the controversy that led to the cancellation of the original test.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Entry begins at 11 am, gates close at 1.30 pm
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination can begin entering their allotted centres from 11 am on Sunday. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said that the last entry will be permitted only until 1.30 pm.
No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre after 1.30 pm under any circumstances. Aspirants have been advised to leave early for their centres, factor in traffic delays and complete the verification process well before the deadline.
The NTA has also asked candidates to carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs for verification.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA issues last-minute advisory to candidates
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Hours before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued an advisory for candidates, urging them to stay calm and reach their centres well in time.
"All the best to every NEET (UG) 2026 candidate!" the agency said, adding, "This is the day you've prepared for. Stay calm, trust yourself, and give it your best - you've earned this moment."
The NTA reminded candidates that entry to examination centres will begin at 11 am, while the last entry will be permitted until 1.30 pm. No candidate will be allowed to enter after the deadline.
Candidates have been advised to carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs. The agency also asked aspirants not to bring any prohibited items to the examination centre, stay hydrated, account for traffic delays and arrive early.
"You've got this. We're rooting for you!" the NTA said in its message to students.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's message to NEET candidates
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear for the test without fear and expressed confidence in the arrangements made for the exam.
"NEET-UG re-examination is going to take place today. I have complete faith in the NTA, all the state governments, the district administrations, the Indian education sector, and especially in India's students," Pradhan said, reported ANI.
With nearly 22 lakh candidates set to take the exam, he told students to "sit fearlessly, without worry" and said they would "definitely do well."
The minister also appealed to the public and political stakeholders not to create uncertainty around the examination process. "Please do not jeopardize the future of India's new generation. Let no one make a mockery of it. Let us not do anything that will impact the mental health of the children," he said.
Pradhan added that the government would not allow any disruption to students' academic future and said pending CBSE re-evaluation, re-assessment and re-verification results would be published soon.
