Fresh NEET UG re-exam controversy: Nagpur student allotted Abu Dhabi centre ahead of June 21 exam
A Nagpur student appearing for NEET UG 2026 re-examination was mistakenly allotted an exam centre in Abu Dhabi despite selecting centres in Maharashtra. NTA has acknowledged the error and promised a revised admit card
Fresh NEET UG re-exam controversy: A fresh controversy has surfaced ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 after a student from Nagpur was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, instead of Maharashtra.
The student, Abdullah, had selected Nagpur, Wardha and Bhandara as his preferred examination centres while filling out his application form. However, when the admit card was issued, he found that his examination centre had been assigned in Abu Dhabi, thousands of km away from his hometown.
The unexpected allotment left the student and his family shocked, especially as the examination date is just around the corner. Abdullah's father said the family had carefully chosen nearby centres and could not understand how a foreign location had been assigned.
The issue became more serious because the student does not have a passport, making it impossible for him to travel abroad and appear for the examination on such short notice.
The incident has raised fresh questions about the National Testing Agency's examination management process. Former Maharashtra minister and Congress leader Dr Anees Ahmed criticised the situation and urged the NTA to immediately correct the mistake by issuing a revised admit card.
After discovering the error, Abdullah's family contacted the NTA helpline and lodged a complaint. According to the family, NTA officials acknowledged that a technical glitch had occurred and assured them that the issue would be resolved.
Dr Anees Ahmed said he personally took up the matter with NTA officials. Following discussions, the student was reportedly informed that he would be allotted a centre in Nagpur and that a revised admit card would be issued by Saturday evening.
While the assurance has brought some relief to the family, the incident has once again highlighted concerns over administrative lapses and technical issues in the conduct of national-level entrance examinations.