NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Updates: Supreme Court Refuses CBT Mode Request

Content Writer

• Jun 02, 2026

On Monday, the Supreme Court did not agree to interfere in administration of NEET UG 2026 re-test and did not direct NTA to conduct test in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode rather than pen and paper format. NEET UG re-test will be held on 21st June. The bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Aravind Kumar declined immediate relief, putting off matter for July, thus making any possibility of altering examination mode remote for coming re-test. Application before bench came as a result of a writ petition filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh, which involved several directions sought to be granted relating to NEET examinations. At the hearing of matter, it became apparent to bench that applicant had only made a plea for re-exam to be conducted through CBT test method. On his part, Justice Narasimha observed that similar applications had been entertained in earlier matters and therefore, there was no justification for entertaining it at moment.

NEET UG 2026 exam, which was held on May 3, has been cancelled following allegations of a question paper leak, reported on May 12. In response to incident, an inquiry into allegations has been taken up by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It has also been reported that matter is currently being discussed with a parliamentary committee about CBI probe into leakage of question papers. During the discussion, representatives from NTA made assurances of having undertaken appropriate security measures for fair conduct of re-exam. While sources reveal that despite having been called to join discussion, members of United Doctors Front (UDF) were reportedly denied a chance to make any representations before committee, which is chaired by Digvijaya Singh. Nonetheless, it may be noted that its memorandum was submitted to committee.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Updates: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Supreme Court Decision	Plea to conduct NEET UG 2026 re-test in CBT mode was rejected.
Exam Mode	Re-exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
Re-Exam Date	June 21, 2026.
Petitioner	RJD MP Sudhakar Singh.
Court Observation	Similar pleas had already been dismissed earlier.
Next Hearing	Matter listed for hearing in July 2026.
Reason for ReTest	Previous exam was cancelled because of a paper leak.
Investigation	CBI is investigating paper leak allegations.
NTA Assurance	Enhanced security measures will be implemented for re-exam.
Key Outcome	No change in exam format; offline re-test to proceed as scheduled.

What Should NEET UG 2026 Aspirants Do Next?

Following the recent decision by Supreme Court, NEET UG candidates have a clear idea about exam format, which means that they can now concentrate fully on their preparations for re-exam on June 21st. NEET UG examination is important for getting admission in MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other courses of undergraduate medicine, which makes revision an important activity.

Prepare for NEET exam following offline format, since decision of Supreme Court confirms that there will not be any change in CBT form of examination.
Check out official website of NTA regularly for any kind of announcements related to admit card, centers, reporting time and instructions for examination.
Focus on revision of subject, taking mock tests and managing time effectively to score high in re exam.
Keep your documents that are related to examination, such as NEET UG admit card.
Do not believe in any rumors and only rely on authentic notifications from government or NTA.