The NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be held on June 21, from 2pm to 5.15pm, in pen-and-paper mode. The 195-minute window includes both the writing of the paper and in-room formalities such as filling particulars on the Test Booklet and OMR Answer Sheet, signing in front of the invigilator and completing related checks. Before you leave home, read your admit card carefully as a ready guide alongside making a note of your reporting time, centre address, and entry instructions.Here are the NEET UG 2026 retest FAQs you may have for the retest - from what to carry such as water bottle to what is barres including smartwatches and accessories. (Photo: ChatGPT (Generated for representational purposes only))A night before, must check this:1. Admit card printed and photographs pasted2. Extra passport-size photograph packed3. Original ID proof packed4. PwBD certificate packed, if applicable5. Transparent water bottle kept ready6. Centre address checked7. Travel time calculated8. Barred items removed from your bag9. Phone and valuables left with a parent/guardian or at home before entryWhat is the dress code?1. Wear simple clothing. Avoid heavy clothes, large buttons, metallic accessories, jewellery, watches, belts and caps2. Avoid heavy boots or shoes that may delay frisking3. If you wear religious or customary articles, reach early so the checks can be completed smoothlyBefore you leave home:1. Keep a printed copy of your admit card ready2. Paste the required passport-size photograph on the admit card3. Carry the postcard-size photograph in the prescribed format, as downloaded with the admit card4. Carry one extra passport-size photograph for the attendance sheet5. Carry one original, valid and non-expired photo ID6. You may carry a personal transparent water bottle7. Do not carry valuables, bags or extra items, as the centre will not be responsible for safekeepingWhen should you reach?1. Reporting at the exam centre is from 11am to 1.30pm.2 The gate will close at 1.30pm3. You will not be allowed to enter after the gate-closing time4. Entry into the examination room is from 11.30am to 1.40pm5. Reach early, especially if your centre is far, traffic is expected, or you are wearing customary, cultural or religious items that may require additional friskingWhat can you carry along?1. Printed admit card2. Required photographs3. Original valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, e-Aadhaar with photo, PAN card, voter ID, passport, driving licence or ration card4. PwBD certificate, if applicable5. Transparent water bottle6. Any article allowed specifically under NTA rules or mentioned on your admit cardWhat not to carry?1. Mobile phone, Bluetooth device, earphones, microphone, pager or health band2. Smartwatch, wristwatch, camera, calculator, tablet, pen drive, electronic pen or scanner3. Books, notes, loose paper, chits, log tables or textual material4. Geometry box, pencil box, plastic pouch, scale, writing pad, eraser, sharpener or correction fluid5. Bags, handbags, purses, wallets, goggles, belts, caps, bracelets or ornaments6. Opened or packed food items7. Any item that can be used for unfair means or to hide a communication deviceAbout stationery and rough work1. NTA will provide the black ball-point pen2. Do not carry your own pen, pencil or any other stationery3. Mark all answers only with the black ball-point pen provided4. Rough work must be done only in the space provided in the Test Booklet5. For the retest, NTA has provided four pages for rough work instead of two6. Do not write rough work or stray marks on the OMR Answer SheetKey exam-day timings1. Test booklet distribution: 1.50pm2. Opening of the test booklet: 1.55pm3. Exam starts: 2pm4. First hour bell: 3pm5. Second hour bell: 4pm6. Two-and-a-half-hour bell: 4.30pm7. Room doors close: 5pm8. Exam ends: 5.15pm9. Exit will begin only after OMR sheets are collected, counted and verifiedPwBD candidates1. Eligible PwBD (Person with Benchmark Disability) candidates with writing limitations will get 65 minutes of compensatory time2. For such students, the exam will end at 6.20pm3. This compensatory time applies whether or not you use a scribe4. Carry the required PwBD certificate and related documents if you are claiming this facilityAfter the exam ends:1. Stop writing as soon as the final bell rings at 5.15pm2. Hand over the OMR Answer Sheet to the invigilator3. Do not leave the room until your OMR sheet has been collected and counted4. You will be allowed to take the Test Booklet with you after the examination is over5. Exit will happen in batches, so wait for instructionsFor more, follow @htcity.delhijunction
NEET UG retest on June 21: Here’s the exam day checklist for candidates
From when to reach and what to carry to dress code and barred items, here is all you need to know guide. Keep these points in mind before you reach your NEET exam centre for the 2026 NEET UG re-examination by NTA on June 21, 2026.












