NEET-UG re-examination in 2026 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, providing Indian students living in Saudi Arabia an opportunity to take the important medical test without traveling to India. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh announced the news through an official press release issued on June 18.According to the embassy, ​​the exam will be conducted in paper-and-pencil format at the boys’ section of the International Indian School Riyadh (IISR) in the Rawda district of the Saudi Arabian capital. The move is expected to benefit Indian expatriate students preparing to enter undergraduate medical courses in India.Exam timetable and center detailsThe NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be held on June 21 (Sunday) from 11:30 am to 2:45 pm Saudi time. Candidates can enter the exam center between 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Students are advised to report by 10:30 am to complete mandatory procedures such as document verification and security checks.• Date: June 21, 2026 (Sunday)• Time: 11:30 am to 02:45 pm (Saudi Arabia time)• Admission hours: 8.30am to 11:00am (Saudi Arabia time)• Riyadh Center: International Indian School Riyadh (IISR), Boys Section The exam center will close its doors at 11:00 a.m. sharp, and candidates who arrive after the specified time will not be allowed to enter. The Embassy urges all candidates to carefully follow the guidelines issued by the National Examinations Authority to avoid any inconvenience on exam day.Mandatory documents for candidatesStudents appearing for the re-examination must carry the original admission ticket, passport size photograph and original valid photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. Candidates must also affix a passport-size photograph on their admission ticket and carry another photograph for attendance verification. According to the NTA’s instructions, a postcard-sized color photo must also be attached.School authorities reiterated that only candidates will be allowed to enter the examination centre. Students are advised to note down the hall and row number assigned to them in the seating chart displayed on campus.Strict security measures and prohibited itemsNTA and exam center authorities have announced strict security arrangements, including use of hand-held metal detectors for frisking and screening. Candidates have been asked to cooperate fully with the officials during the screening process.Many items are prohibited in the examination room, including mobile phones, smart watches, computers, stationery, wallets, handbags, electronic devices and metal objects. Candidates are also told not to wear high heels or fancy shoes. Authorities warn that possession of any prohibited items may result in disqualification from the exam.The Embassy of India and International Indian School, Riyadh urge all candidates to strictly adhere to the prescribed guidelines to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination 2026.
