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22 lakh students take NEET re-exam as Pradhan urges calm and focus

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan encouraged 22 lakh students to tackle NEET re-exam with confidence, highlighting importance of mental well-being during a yoga event at Delhi University. This re-examination comes after cancellation of original NEET-UG 2026 exam due to paper leak allegations. NTA has also reminded candidates to download new admit cards ahead of the test.

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Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
22 lakh students take NEET re-exam as Pradhan urges calm and focus

Key Takeaways

  • Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh students to approach the NEET re-exam with confidence during a yoga event on June 21, 2026.
  • The NEET-UG 2026 exam was canceled on May 3 due to paper leak allegations, prompting a CBI inquiry.
  • Candidates must download new admit cards as the previous ones are invalid, with entry gates closing at 1:30 PM on exam day.
  • As of June 20, 2026, the NTA reported that some candidates had not yet downloaded their new admit cards by 7 PM.
  • Approximately 15.5 lakh results from the CBSE have been released, with pending results for nearly 17 lakh students.

With 22 lakh students facing NEET re-exam, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged them to stay confident,not anxious. He spoke at yoga event at Delhi University, aligning with International Day of Yoga .

Pradhan trusts National Testing Agency (NTA) and those handling exam process. He emphasized mental well-being, urging public not to jeopardize students' futures. "Please do not play with future of India's new generation," he said,calling for supportive environment as exam day nears.

The re-exam follows NEET-UG 2026 cancellation on May 3 over paper leak claims, triggering a Central Bureau of Investigation probe. NTA issued new directives: candidates must get new admit cards as old ones are void.

On social media,NTA reminded candidates to arrive early; gates close 1:30 PM. Students need essential docs: admit card,photo ID,two passport photos. Agency warned against banned items,urged hydration.

Despite reminders,some candidates hadn't downloaded new admit cards by night before exam. "It is observed that some candidates have not yet downloaded their Admit Cards as of 7 PM on June 20,2026," agency noted, sending cards

Pradhan also spoke on pending results for 17 lakh students from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), saying about 15.5 lakh results were already out. He promised revaluation results soon .

As re-exam day unfolds,focus remains on smooth process for candidates. Minister's call for calm highlights importance of students' mental health in this tense time. With canceled exam and probes in background…the stakes are high.

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