The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, 2026, after the original exam (held May 3) was cancelled on May 12 following paper leak allegations. Following a suggestion from a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft transported question papers to various sub-locations for the retest. Paper setters, translators, and other team members were sequestered at an undisclosed location, with strict restrictions on digital devices until the exam's conclusion.
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NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination Held on June 21 Amid Tight Security; IAF Aircraft Used to Transport Question Papers
Key Points
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, 2026, after the original exam (held May 3) was cancelled on May 12 following paper leak allegations
- Following a suggestion from a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft transported question papers to various sub-locations for the retest
- Paper setters, translators, and other team members were sequestered at an undisclosed location, with strict restrictions on digital devices until the exam's conclusion
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• NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam: June 21, 2026; original exam (May 3) cancelled May 12 over paper leak • IAF aircraft used to transport question papers — suggested at Rajnath Singh-chaired meeting • NTA: National Testing Agency; sole entrance exam for medical/dental UG admissions in India • 2.27 million+ candidates appeared in original exam; NEET to go computer-based from 2027
