New Delhi, Jun 12: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced significant changes to the upcoming NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, extending the exam duration and introducing candidate-friendly modifications to improve the test-taking experience, officials said.

In its latest notice, the NTA stated that the examination window has been extended from 180 minutes to 195 minutes, allowing students to attempt the paper from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. An additional 15 minutes are meant to accommodate mandatory exam formalities such as signing attendance sheets and invigilation procedures, ensuring that candidates can fully utilise the intended exam time.

“The revised examination window has been designed to ensure that candidates can utilise the intended examination time without feeling that administrative processes are taking away from their opportunity to attempt the paper,” the NTA said.

Another key change is the increase in rough-work space within the question paper booklet. Candidates will now receive four pages for rough work, instead of the earlier two. To enhance convenience, especially for left-handed candidates, the layout has been redesigned: two rough-work pages will be placed immediately after the instruction page at the beginning of the booklet, while the remaining two will continue to be available at the end.
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Officials noted that even small improvements in examination design can positively impact candidates’ performance in a high-stakes exam like NEET. The NTA has urged aspirants to carefully read instructions provided in their admit cards and the information bulletin, and to cooperate with examination staff for smooth conduct of the test.

The NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, and the NTA reiterated its commitment to conducting the exam in a manner that is fair, secure, and responsive to the needs of candidates.