‘Zero fees, more time’: Dharmendra Pradhan announces major relief for NEET re-exam
After cancelling NEET-UG 2026 over the paper leak row, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced zero fees for the June 21 re-exam, a one-week city preference correction window, extended exam time till 5:15 pm, and fresh admit cards by June 14. The Centre will coordinate with states and chief ministers on transport and weather contingency plans to reduce disruption for candidates appearing in the rescheduled examination.