National Testing Agency (NTA) — Ministry of Education
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an official recruitment notification for NEET (UG) 2026, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 17 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Entrance Examination (Pen & Paper Mode). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 03 May 2026 |
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test [NEET (UG)] 2026 which was conducted on May 3, 2026. This decision comes in the wake of serious allegations regarding paper leaks and irregularities in the examination process. To ensure transparency and maintain the merit-based integrity of medical admissions in India, a fresh re-examination (Re-NEET 2026) will be scheduled for all registered candidates.
The decision to scrap the May 3rd exam followed investigations into malpractice reports surfacing from Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. Reports indicated that recovered 'suggestion papers' shared a massive overlap with the actual question paper (approximately 120-140 questions). Following inputs from central agencies on May 7, the Government of India approved the cancellation. The case has been formally handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive probe.
As of mid-May 2026, the NTA has not finalized the exact date for the re-test. However, industry experts and logistical analysts suggest that the NEET Re-exam 2026 is likely to be held in June 2026. The NTA is expected to release the detailed revised schedule and the city intimation slip within the next 7 to 10 days on its official portal.
The re-examination will inevitably lead to a shift in the academic calendar for the 2026-27 session. The declaration of NEET 2026 results and the subsequent MCC/State counselling processes for MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses will be delayed. Candidates are advised to utilize this extra time for revision and stay focused on their preparation.
This is not the first time a major medical entrance exam has faced a re-test. In 2015, the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) was conducted again following Supreme Court orders due to a paper leak. Similarly, in 2024, a localized re-exam was held for candidates who were awarded grace marks. The 2026 cancellation, however, involves the entire candidate pool to ensure a level playing field for every aspirant.
Candidates should strictly follow the official website neet.nta.nic.in for verified updates and avoid falling prey to social media rumors.
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