More than 22 lakh aspirants awaiting the NEET UG 2026 re-examination are expected to receive their city intimation slips and admit cards shortly, as the National Testing Agency prepares for the June 21 re-test. The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode across the country in 13 languages following the cancellation of the May 3 exam amid a major paper leak controversy. Candidates will be able to download the city intimation slip from the official NTA portal using their application number and password to check their allotted examination city and make travel arrangements in advance, according to Careers360.
The re-exam comes as investigations into the alleged paper leak continue, with the Central Bureau of Investigation having arrested 13 people so far. The controversy erupted after investigators found a “guess paper” that reportedly matched a significant portion of the actual NEET question paper, prompting nationwide concern over exam integrity.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has declined to direct that the June 21 re-test be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode, citing practical challenges and the ongoing preparations for the examination. The NTA has also extended the deadline for candidates of the cancelled exam to submit bank account details for fee refunds until June 22.