A NEET UG 2026 aspirant from Nagpur was left shocked after his re-examination admit card reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, around 2,500 kilometres away from his hometown, raising concerns over possible technical errors in the examination process.

The student, identified as Abdullah Mohammad Talib, is scheduled to appear for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. However, when he downloaded his hall ticket, he found that his assigned test centre was located in Abu Dhabi, despite being based in Nagpur.

According to reports, the unexpected allotment has caused significant distress to the student and his family. They pointed out that the candidate does not possess a passport, making international travel impossible within such a short timeframe.

The incident comes amid reports of technical difficulties faced by some candidates while accessing NEET UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has previously acknowledged server-related and technical glitches affecting certain students and said its teams were working to resolve the issues.

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled to be conducted on June 21, with the NTA having issued fresh admit cards and exam-related advisories for eligible candidates.

The student’s family is now seeking immediate intervention from the authorities to ensure that a suitable examination centre is allotted before the test date.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
2. Click on the admit card download link.
3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
4. Submit the information to log in.
5. Download and save the admit card.
6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

The controversy surrounding NEET UG 2026 has taken a new turn after allegations surfaced that a group of brokers was offering admission to government medical colleges by manipulating candidates’ OMR answer sheets for a hefty payment. The claims come at a time when the medical entrance examination is already under intense scrutiny following the paper leak row and the subsequent decision to conduct a re-examination.

According to reports, a candidate from Gujarat approached authorities after allegedly being contacted by intermediaries who claimed they could secure enough marks for admission to a government medical college by tampering with OMR sheets. The alleged demand was around Rs. 20 lakh per candidate.

Alleged racket avoided promises of top ranks

The complainant claimed that the brokers did not offer unrealistically high scores or top ranks. Instead, they allegedly promised to increase marks only to the extent required for securing admission to a government medical college, a strategy reportedly designed to avoid raising suspicion during scrutiny.

The matter has reportedly been brought to the attention of the Gujarat Cyber Crime Cell through a written complaint, prompting calls for a detailed investigation into the claims.

OMR manipulation concerns have surfaced before

The allegations have renewed concerns about the security of OMR-based examinations. In recent years, courts and investigating agencies have examined multiple cases involving alleged OMR manipulation linked to medical entrance examinations. The Gujarat High Court recently observed that allegations in a NEET-UG 2024 OMR manipulation case warranted a full trial after investigators claimed students’ answer sheets were altered to inflate scores.

Authorities have also previously received complaints from candidates alleging discrepancies in uploaded OMR sheets, though such claims have been disputed by examination authorities in several instances.

NEET UG 2026 already facing scrutiny

The latest allegations come against the backdrop of the wider NEET UG 2026 controversy. The examination conducted on May 3 was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, and a fresh examination has been scheduled for June 21. Multiple investigations are underway, while courts and parliamentary bodies are also examining issues related to the conduct of the exam.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed the OMR manipulation allegations, and investigations are expected to determine whether any such network was actually capable of influencing examination outcomes.