NationalMonday, 22 June 2026·The Hindu - National
NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: 20 lakh+ candidates, 5,440 centres, 13 languages
NEET-UG 2026 re-examination was held on June 21, 2026 across 5,440 centres in India and 14 abroad with Aadhaar-based biometric checks and large-scale security arrangements.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21 across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad, with more than 20 lakh candidates appearing.
Key specifics
- The exam was held in 13 languages, including Hindi and English.
- The original May 2026 NEET-UG test had 22.05 lakh candidates before it was cancelled after a paper leak.
- More than 10,000 persons with disabilities were covered under special arrangements.
- Around 81 candidates with medical conditions, including one undergoing chemotherapy, received special support.
- About 7 lakh officials, including police teams, observers and exam staff, were mobilised nationwide.
Exam lens
Question type: exam administration and governance facts, NTA, 5,440 centres, 13 languages, 22.05 lakh earlier candidates, 7 lakh officials; TNPSC may ask about the agency, scale, and security measures in a national examination.