NEET UG 2026 Exam Cancelled

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on 03 May 2026 across the country. According to the official press release, the decision was taken after reviewing important findings and inputs received from central agencies and law enforcement authorities. NTA has stated that the examination will now be conducted again on fresh dates which will be announced separately through official websites and notifications. Candidates are advised not to panic and continue their preparation for the upcoming re-examination.

NEET UG is one of the largest medical entrance examinations in India and is conducted for admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, and other undergraduate medical courses. Lakhs of candidates appear in the examination every year to secure admission into medical institutions across the country. The cancellation of the examination has become a major national-level education update affecting students from all states.

📊 Post Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Category	National Medical Entrance Examination
Courses Covered	MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing & Other Medical Courses
Original Exam Date	03 May 2026
Notice Type	Official Exam Cancellation Notice
Current Status	Cancelled
Re-Exam Status	Will Be Conducted Again
Mode of Examination	Offline (Pen & Paper Mode)
Exam Duration	3 Hours 20 Minutes
Total Questions	200 Questions (180 to be Attempted)
Total Marks	720 Marks
Negative Marking	Yes
Official Website	https://neet.nta.nic.in/

As per the official statement, the Government of India has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a detailed investigation into the allegations related to the examination process. NTA stated that maintaining transparency, fairness, and credibility of the national examination system remains its top priority.

🇮🇳 অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇

• NEET UG 2026 পৰীক্ষা আনুষ্ঠানিকভাৱে বাতিল কৰা হৈছে।
• এই পৰীক্ষা 03 মে 2026 তাৰিখে অনুষ্ঠিত হৈছিল।
• National Testing Agency (NTA)-এ নতুনকৈ পুনৰ পৰীক্ষা অনুষ্ঠিত কৰাৰ কথা ঘোষণা কৰিছে।
• নতুন পৰীক্ষাৰ তাৰিখ পিছত অফিচিয়েলভাৱে ঘোষণা কৰা হ’ব।
• প্ৰাৰ্থীয়ে পুনৰ আবেদন কৰিব নালাগিব। পূৰ্বৰ আবেদন বৈধ থাকিব।
• পুনৰ পৰীক্ষাৰ বাবে কোনো নতুন ফী লোৱা নহ’ব।
• নতুন Admit Card পুনৰ জাৰি কৰা হ’ব।
• প্ৰাৰ্থীসকলক ভয় বা চিন্তা নকৰিবলৈ পৰামৰ্শ দিয়া হৈছে।
• কেৱল অফিচিয়েল NTA ৱেবছাইটৰ তথ্যহে বিশ্বাস কৰিব।

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	February 2026
Last Date to Apply	March 2026
Admit Card Release	April 2026
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date	03 May 2026
Official Cancellation Notice	12 May 2026
Re-Exam Date	To Be Announced
Fresh Admit Card Release	To Be Announced
Result Date	To Be Announced

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA website for updates regarding the revised examination schedule, admit card release date, city intimation slip, and other important announcements.

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🎓 Eligibility

NEET UG is conducted for students seeking admission into undergraduate medical and allied courses in India. Candidates who completed or appeared in Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English were eligible to appear in the examination.

• Minimum Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent examination
• Required Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
• Admission Courses: MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing & Allied Courses
• Nationality: Indian & Eligible Foreign Candidates
• Minimum Age Requirement: 17 Years

The same eligibility conditions are expected to remain applicable for the re-conducted examination unless NTA issues any fresh instructions.

🧪 Selection Process

Admission through NEET UG 2026 will be based on performance in the re-conducted examination. After declaration of results, counselling and seat allotment processes will be conducted by MCC and respective state counselling authorities.

• Written Examination (NEET UG Re-Exam)
• Result & Merit List Preparation
• All India Counselling
• State Counselling Process
• Document Verification
• Final Seat Allotment

The examination includes questions from Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology based on the prescribed NEET syllabus. Candidates are advised to continue preparation without interruption.

📝 How to Apply

NTA has clarified that candidates will not be required to submit a fresh application form for the re-conducted examination. Existing registration data submitted earlier will remain valid.

• No new application process is required.
• Existing candidate registration details will be carried forward.
• No additional examination fee will be charged.
• Fresh admit cards will be issued before the re-examination.
• Candidates should regularly check the official website.
• Use only official notices for authentic information.

Candidates are strongly advised to avoid misinformation and fake social media posts related to the examination. Only official announcements from NTA should be considered valid.

🔗 Important Links

Link Name	Action
Official Notification	Download PDF
Official NEET Website	Visit Website
NTA Official Website	Open Website

❓ FAQ

Q1. Has NEET UG 2026 been officially cancelled?

Yes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on 03 May 2026.

Q2. Will NTA conduct a re-examination?

Yes. NTA has confirmed that the examination will be conducted again on fresh dates which will be announced later.

Q3. Do candidates need to fill out the application form again?

No. Existing application data and candidate registration details will automatically remain valid for the re-examination.

Q4. Will candidates have to pay the examination fee again?

No. NTA has clearly stated that no additional examination fee will be charged for the re-conducted examination.

Q5. What courses are covered under NEET UG?

NEET UG is conducted for admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, and several undergraduate medical and allied health science courses.

Q6. Where can candidates check official updates?

Candidates should regularly visit the official NEET and NTA websites for the latest announcements regarding re-exam dates, admit cards, and results.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the official notice released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before taking any decision. AssamEducationHub is not responsible for any future changes made by the concerned authority.