Key facts
- The NEET (UG) 2026 exam duration has been extended by 15 minutes, now lasting 195 minutes.
- The space for rough work has been doubled from two pages to four.
- The physical layout of the question booklet has been restructured to accommodate left-handed candidates.
- Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan emphasized strict security measures for the re-examination.
- Authorities are working to ensure an airtight process for the NEET-UG 2026 re-test.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced several student-friendly changes for the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-test, including a 15-minute extension of the exam duration and doubling the space for rough work. The exam will now be 195 minutes long, with the window extended to allow for administrative formalities. The rough work pages will now be placed at the beginning of the question booklet, and the layout has been restructured to better accommodate left-handed candidates.