The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a special correction window for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam candidates. Students appearing for the re-examination can now update their current address and change their preferred exam city choices till May 21, 2026 (11:50 PM).
This move comes after the announcement of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam following controversy related to alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities. To ensure fairness and provide convenience to candidates, NTA is allowing students to select a more suitable exam city, especially those who shifted locations after the cancellation of the original exam.
The NEET-UG 2026 re-exam will be conducted on June 21, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode across India.
What Can Students Change?
Candidates are allowed to update:
Current residential address
First preferred exam city
Second preferred exam city
No other application details can be modified during this correction window.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Correction Window Opened | May 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for Corrections | May 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| Expected Admit Card Release | By June 14, 2026 |
Who Should Update Their Exam City?
According to NTA, this facility is especially useful for students who:
Shifted to another city or state after the original exam
Want a closer and more convenient exam centre
Changed residence due to coaching, hostel, or family reasons
Candidates who do not make any changes will retain their previously selected exam city preferences.
Is There Any Correction Fee?
No.
NTA has clearly stated that students are not required to pay any additional fee for:
City correction
Address modification
Re-examination
The entire correction process is completely free of cost.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
| Languages | 13 Languages |
Important Instructions for Candidates
No corrections will be accepted after May 21, 2026
Only city preferences and address details can be changed
Exam centre details will be available on admit cards
City intimation slips will be released before admit cards
Students are advised to regularly visit the official NTA and NEET websites for the latest updates and notifications.
NEET to Go Online from 2027?
In another major development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently announced that NEET-UG is expected to shift completely to a computer-based online format from 2027 onward. The decision is being considered to improve examination security and reduce the chances of paper leaks in future examinations.
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