If you are registered for NEET UG 2026 and your exam city does not match where you currently live, you have until May 21, 2026, 11:50 PM to fix that on the official NTA portal.
The National Testing Agency has opened a specific NEET UG 2026 re-exam city correction window for registered candidates. The update is free, online, and limited to present address and exam city preferences.
What Is the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam?
The original NEET UG 2026 examination was cancelled by the National Testing Agency. A fresh re-examination has been scheduled for June 21, 2026, Sunday, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST, in pen-and-paper mode.
The exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including Marathi, across cities in India and abroad. Candidates should keep checking the official NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.
What Is the City and Address Correction Window?
Between May 15 and May 21, 2026, NTA has allowed registered NEET UG 2026 candidates to make two specific changes to their application:
- Update present address, which is useful if you have moved since registration.
- Choose preferred exam cities, including first preference and second preference city options.
This is the only correction permitted in this window. Other details such as name, date of birth, category, photograph, signature, and subject choices are locked and cannot be changed through this facility.
NTA has not announced any fee for making these specific updates.
Who Should Use This Window?
You should log in and check your details if:
- You registered from a city where you no longer live.
- You recently moved within Maharashtra, such as from Aurangabad to Pune or from Nagpur to Mumbai.
- Your current address needs to be updated for communication purposes.
- You want a more convenient exam centre based on where you are now.
If you do not make any changes, NTA will retain your previously selected exam city preferences.
How to Update Your NEET UG 2026 Exam City
Follow these steps before the correction window closes:
- Go to the official portal: neet.nta.nic.in.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Look for the Present Address and Exam City Updation Window for NEET(UG) - 2026 option.
- Enter your updated present address.
- Select your preferred exam city as first choice and second choice.
- Submit the form and save or print the confirmation page.
The process should take only a few minutes, but do not wait until the last hour. NTA has stated the window closes at 11:50 PM on May 21, 2026, and requests after the deadline may not be accepted.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Correction window opens | May 15, 2026 |
| Correction window closes | May 21, 2026, 11:50 PM |
| City intimation slip | To be announced |
| Admit card expected | By June 14, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 re-exam | June 21, 2026, Sunday |
| Exam time | 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST |
For Students in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has one of the largest pools of NEET applicants in India. Cities such as Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Nagpur typically have multiple exam centres.
If you have relocated within Maharashtra or want to write the exam in a city closer to your coaching institute or home, this window is your chance to update your preferences. Do not rely on the admit card stage to solve a city mismatch.
NTA Helpline and Contact Details
If you face issues during the correction process, contact NTA directly:
- Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
- Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in
- Official portal: neet.nta.nic.in
One More Thing
The correction window is open only for a few days. Once it closes on May 21, 2026, no further change requests may be accepted for present address and city preference updates.
Set a reminder and check your portal today. If you are also thinking about which stream suits you after Class 10, or whether medical is the right path after Class 12, the Beyond10th psychometric test can help you think it through with more structure.
Disclaimer: Always verify dates and details directly on neet.nta.nic.in before taking any action. This post is based on the official NEET website and NTA public notice information available on May 18, 2026.
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