NTA has cancelled the NEET 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026. In a press release on 12 May 2026, NTA has noted that the new dates for conducting NEET 2026 exam will be notified separately.
Source: NTA Press Release (12 May 2026)
- On 7 May 2026, 4 days after the NEET 2026 examination, NTA received inputs concerning malpractice around the examination.
- On 8 May 2026, NTA reported the inputs to central agencies for independent verification and necessary actions.
- NTA noted that the NEET exam conducted on 3 May 2026 could not be allowed to stand due to findings shared by law enforcement agencies.
- Inputs from law enforcement agencies indicate that the NEET 2026 question paper may have been leaked.
NTA will share dates for reconducting the examination and reissuing the admit card for NEET exam in the coming days. The re-neet 2026 expected date is 3rd or last week of June 2026.
Re-NEET 2026 Exam Dates
| NEET 2026 Re-Exam Dates | NEET 2026 Re-Exam Events |
| TBA | Re-Issuing Date of NEET Admit Card |
| Mid to Late June 2026 | NEET 2026 Re-Exam Date |
| TBA | NEET 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Date |
| TBA | NEET 2026 Result Date |
Ques. Will there be NEET re-exam 2026?
Ans. Yes, NEET 2026 exam will be re-conducted due to the paper leak allegation and malractices. NTA will release the dates for reconducting the examination and reissuing the NEET admit card on the official website.
Ques. Why was NEET 2026 cancelled?
Ans. NEET 2026 exam has been cancelled due to allegations of paper leak and malpractices. NTA received inputs of irregularities on May 7, 2026, and shared inputs with independent agencies for verification. On 12 May 2026, NTA confirmed that the NEET 2026 exam conducted on 3 May had been cancelled.
Ques. What is re-neet expected date?
Ans. Re-NEET expected date 2026 has not been confirmed yet. However, NTA is expected to conduct NEET 2026 re-exam in 3rd or last week of June 2026.
Ques. What was re-neet 2015 exam date?
Ans. NEET 2015 (AIPMT) was conducted on 3 May 2026. Due to paper leak, the examination was cancelled. Later, the re-exam was conducted on 25 July 2026.
