The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a special correction window for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam candidates, allowing students to change their exam city preferences and current address till May 21, 2026. The decision comes after the announcement of the NEET re-exam following controversy over paper leak allegations and exam irregularities.
NTA aims to provide students with more convenient exam centres, especially for those who shifted cities after the cancellation of the original examination. The re-exam will be conducted on June 21, 2026, in offline mode across India. Candidates can update:
Present address
Preferred exam city choices
The facility is available till May 21, 2026 (11:50 PM).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Correction window opened | May 15, 2026 |
| Last date to change city/address | May 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-exam | June 21, 2026 |
| Expected admit card release | By June 14, 2026 |
What Changes Are Allowed?
Students can only modify:
Current residential address
First preferred exam city
Second preferred exam city
No other details can be edited.
Who Should Change Exam City?
NTA said this option is mainly for students who:
Shifted to another city/state after the original exam
Want a nearer exam centre for convenience
Changed residence due to coaching, hostel, or family reasons
If students do not update anything, their previous city preference will remain unchanged.
Is There Any Fee?
No.
NTA confirmed:
No correction fee
No re-exam fee
Students do not need to pay again for the re-exam.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Timing | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
| Languages | 13 languages |
Official Websites
Students should regularly check:
NTA Official Website: https://nta.ac.in/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
NEET Official Portal: https://neet.nta.nic.in/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Important Instructions by NTA
Changes after May 21 will NOT be accepted
Only city and address corrections are allowed
Exam centre details will be mentioned on admit cards
City intimation slips will be released before admit cards
Latest Major Update
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also announced that from 2027 onward, NEET-UG is expected to shift completely to a computer-based online format.
