As preparations continue for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutes across the country to exercise heightened vigilance and avoid granting leave to students on June 20 and 21, except in genuinely exceptional cases supported by proper justification.
In a public notice issued on June 18, the NMC instructed institutions under its jurisdiction to strictly adhere to the directives issued by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, concerning the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
The Commission emphasized that medical colleges should actively sensitize students against engaging in any activity that could undermine the integrity of the examination process. It further advised institutions to refrain from approving leave applications for June 20 and 21 unless there are unavoidable circumstances backed by valid reasons.
The notice, signed by NMC Secretary Dr. Raghav Langer, referred to a communication from the Department of Higher Education dated June 13, 2026. The letter highlighted that there had been instances in the past where some medical students were allegedly involved in activities that threatened the sanctity of examinations. Therefore, colleges have been asked to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to discourage any such misconduct.
The NMC’s directions followed a request from the Department of Higher Education to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare seeking support for the smooth and transparent conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
In his June 13 communication, Department of Higher Education Secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi informed the Health Ministry that the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 had been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances and that a fresh examination would be held on June 21, 2026.
The Ministry also urged medical colleges to educate students about the importance of maintaining the integrity of the examination and to discourage participation in any activity that could adversely impact its conduct. Restricting leave during the two days surrounding the examination, it said, would serve as a precautionary measure to prevent potential misuse and help ensure a fair and credible examination process.