NEET UG 2026 re-test: NTA changes Prayagraj centre, issues new venue details

The NTA has shifted the NEET UG 2026 re-exam centre for affected candidates in Prayagraj. The change, made over construction and power issues, requires students to report to the revised venue on June 21, which is at the Department of Medieval and Modern History, Senate House Campus, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj.

In Short

• Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre will not host the examination now
• District committee and administration recommended the change before the June 21 test
• Ongoing construction and power unavailability were cited among key constraints

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a change in the examination centre for NEET UG 2026 re-exam candidates in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The decision comes just days before the exam scheduled for June 21, with the agency issuing an official notice confirming the revised arrangement.

According to the NTA, the earlier allotted centre, Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre at the University of Allahabad, will no longer be used for the examination.

NEW VENUE DETAILS

As per the updated notification, the examination will now be conducted at the Department of Medieval and Modern History, Senate House Campus, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj.

The new centre is located within the adjoining University of Allahabad campus and falls under the same postal region, ensuring accessibility for candidates who were earlier allotted the cultural centre.

WHY THE CENTRE WAS CHANGED

The agency said the change was made following recommendations from the District Level Committee and the District Administration. The notice cited ongoing construction work, non-availability of electricity and other administrative constraints as key reasons behind the decision.

The NTA clarified that the revised arrangement applies only to candidates who were earlier assigned the affected centre.

WHAT CANDIDATES MUST DO NOW

Students affected by the change have been advised to carefully check the official notice issued by the NTA and report to the new venue on the day of the examination. Candidates are advised to carefully check the official notice and ensure they reach the revised venue on June 21 to avoid any inconvenience.

Officials have stressed that failure to reach the updated centre may lead to disqualification from appearing in the exam.

LAST-MINUTE CLARITY FOR STUDENTS

The NTA’s clarification comes as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination across centres. Authorities have urged candidates to stay updated through official channels and avoid relying on unofficial information.

With the exam just around the corner, the centre change adds another layer of preparation for students already dealing with tight schedules and strict entry requirements.

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