this National testing agency (NTA) has revised the examination venue for some candidates scheduled to appear for the National Eligibility and Undergraduate Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 on June 21. This change is applicable to candidates who were previously allotted Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Center, Allahabad University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.The exam body has also issued new admission tickets to all affected candidates and advised them to check the revised details before taking the medical exam.
Why is there NEET 2026 Has the examination room changed?
According to an official notification issued by the National Tourism Administration, the venue shift was carried out based on the recommendations of the district government and district-level committees.The agency said the original exam center was unavailable due to administrative issues, including ongoing construction work and a lack of electricity. To ensure smooth conduct of the exams, the authorities have decided to relocate the exam center to another building on the Allahabad University campus.The move comes days ahead of the National Medical Entrance Examination, one of the largest competitive exams conducted in India.
New and Old NEET UG 2026 Exam Centers in Prayagraj
Candidates assigned to the following centers must now report to the new location:old centerHarivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural CenterAllahabad University PrayagrajNear Indian Press Chauraha, Opposite Gate 3 of Chandrashekhar Azad ParkPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211002new centerDepartment of Medieval and Modern HistoryAllahabad University Senate CampusPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211002The new venue is located on the adjacent Allahabad University campus, reducing the likelihood of significant disruption to candidates’ travel.
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: Fresh Hall Tickets Released
To reflect the revised examination venue, NTA has issued new NEET UG 2026 admit cards to all affected candidates.Students can use their application voucher to log in to the NEET official website to download the updated admission ticket. Candidates are urged to verify the exam center details printed on the revised hall tickets before the exam day.
Can candidates holding old admission tickets take the exam?
NTA has clarified that candidates carrying their admit cards mentioning the old exam center will not be rejected.According to the agency, such candidates will be allowed to appear in the new examination centers after necessary verification procedures. This decision has been made to ensure that no student is disadvantaged due to last minute venue changes.
NEET UG 2026 candidates are advised to check the center details carefully
The exam is scheduled to be held on June 21. Candidates are advised to check their admission tickets immediately and familiarize themselves with the location of the new exam venue in advance.In addition, the State Administration of Taxation also requested candidates to refer only to the notification and not to be misled by false information spread by unofficial media. Applicants who may face any problem while downloading their admit card can contact the institution through the help desk number or email.This new development indicates that the agency is doing its best to ensure that NEET UG 2026 goes on smoothly even as some centers face logistical issues in the last few days before the exam.
