NationalMonday, 22 June 2026·The Hindu - National
NEET re-test 2026: NTA exam facts, centres, and security measures for TNPSC
The NEET re-examination was held in June 2026 across 5,440 centres in 551 cities, with Delhi alone having 97 centres under tight security.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency across 5,440 centres in 551 cities, after the original May 3 exam was cancelled over allegations of a question paper leak.
Key specifics
- More than 22 lakh students appeared for the NEET re-test in 2026.
- Delhi had 97 examination centres for the re-test.
- The original NEET exam was cancelled after allegations of a question paper leak linked to the May 3, 2026 test.
- The exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across 551 cities nationwide.
- Many candidates reported double frisking and additional physical checks at security checkpoints.
Exam lens
Question type: education governance and exam administration, NTA, 5,440 centres, 551 cities, 22 lakh candidates, May 3 cancellation; TNPSC may ask which body conducts NEET and why re-exams are held.