The NTA said it is fully prepared for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21, 2026. Representational file image.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday (June 20, 2026) ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination the day after as part of its preparations to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the test, officials said on Friday (June 19, 2026).The NTA also issued a statement, saying it is fully prepared for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on Sunday (June 21, 2026) with district administrations, police forces and escort teams tasked with securely transporting confidential materials.The re-examination will be conducted from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in pen-and-paper mode in 551 cities across India and 14 cities abroad for over 22.79 lakh candidates.Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time will be allowed to write the examination till 6:20 p.m., it said.According to the NTA, the re-exam involves close coordination among multiple agencies and levels of administration, with 674 city coordinators overseeing city-level operations and 6,669 observers deployed for independent oversight at examination centres.Centre superintendents and invigilators have been appointed at every examination centre.In all, over 2 lakh personnel, including police and district administration officials, have been mobilised to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the re-examination, the NTA said. Published - June 19, 2026 09:20 pm IST
