NEET UG 2026 reexam FAQ: date, timing, fee refund, centre allotment

The NTA has released an official FAQ on the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. Several of the NTA’s answers are cryptic, so we have added context where needed. The information below is from the NTA notice; the explanations are ours.

When is the NEET UG 2026 re-examination?

Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. This includes 15 minutes for documentation and verification formalities at the centre before the exam begins.

Will the examination fee be refunded?

Yes. The fee paid for the cancelled May 3 exam will be refunded. NTA will open a module by May 21, 2026, where candidates can enter their bank account details to receive the refund.

Do I need to pay any additional fee for the re-examination?

No additional payment is required.

Can I change my language (medium of examination)?

No. The language you selected when you submitted the application form is final.

What “medium” means: NEET is conducted in 13 languages — English, Hindi, Urdu, and 10 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu). If you chose English or Hindi, you can take the exam anywhere in India. If you chose a regional language, you can only take the exam in the corresponding state (e.g., Tamil is available only in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; Marathi only in Maharashtra).

I see a message saying “city selection is unavailable based on the updated address and the application medium chosen.” What does this mean?

This error appears when the city you are trying to select does not offer the exam in your chosen language. For example, if you chose Kannada as your medium, you cannot select a city outside Karnataka. Your language choice is locked and cannot be changed. If you are seeing this error, you will need to select a city within the state where your language is available. The full list of which languages are offered where is in Para 6(ix) of Chapter 4 of the NEET (UG)-2026 Information Bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.

Will I get the same examination centre as before?

Not necessarily. Centres are allotted based on the city you selected. The centre for the re-exam may be different from the one allotted on May 3.

My earlier centre was far from my residence. What can be done?

NTA allots centres randomly within your chosen city. There is no mechanism to request a specific or closer centre. However, NTA has now opened the option to update your address and re-select your preferred city (two choices). If your earlier city was the problem, you can change it now on neet.nta.nic.in.

I faced problems at my centre on May 3. Where do I complain?

Email the NTA Helpdesk at [email protected] with your complaint and any supporting documents.

The re-exam date clashes with another examination I have. Can the date be changed?

No. The date is final and will not be changed.

Source: NTA official notice dated May 16, 2026. Original PDF: Notice_20260516152301