NEET UG exam city preferences update: NTA window closes tonight
The NTA has reminded candidates that the window for the NEET UG exam city preferences update closes today at May 21, 2026, 11:50 PM . Candidates can change their present address and select preferred exam cities for the NEET UG re-examination until the deadline.
NEET UG exam city preferences update: what you need to know
The re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026 , and will be held in offline pen-and-paper mode. Exam time is 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM and the total exam duration is 200 minutes . The language you earlier chose for the exam will remain the same.
You may select a first and a second city option. There is no fee for changing your address or city preferences. The NTA has stated some fields in the application form are now non-editable, so check carefully before submitting any changes.
How to complete the NEET UG exam city preferences update
Visit the official NTA website, log in with your application credentials, and access the city selection window for 2026. Provide the required details, update your address if needed, and choose your first and second city options. Submit the changes before May 21, 2026, 11:50 PM .
If you are satisfied with your earlier city choice, you do not need to take any action.
What NTA will do after you submit
The NTA will allocate the exact test centre later, based on the number of candidates and available seats in each city. Final centre allocation may differ from the city you selected, as authorities balance candidate numbers and capacity.
There is no charge for the correction window. Some application form fields cannot be edited now, so candidates should complete only the permitted updates.
Immediate student impact and reminders
Update before 11:50 PM on May 21, 2026 to ensure your city preferences are considered for the June 21, 2026 re-exam. The exam will be offline, lasting 200 minutes from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM . Keep your login credentials ready and confirm submission to avoid last-minute issues.
Contact details or a specific helpdesk number were not provided in the notification; use the official NTA portal for queries and actions related to the city update.