The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the examination venue for a section of candidates scheduled to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 on June 21. The change applies to candidates who were earlier allotted the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre at the University of Allahabad in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.The examination authority has also issued fresh admit cards to all affected candidates and advised them to check the revised details before appearing for the medical entrance examination.
Why has the NEET UG 2026 exam centre been changed?
According to an official notification issued by the NTA, the venue shift has been made following recommendations from the district administration and the district-level committee.The agency said the original examination centre could not be used because of administrative issues, including ongoing construction work and the non-availability of electricity. To ensure the smooth conduct of the examination, authorities decided to relocate the test centre to another building within the University of Allahabad campus.The move comes just days before the nationwide medical entrance examination, which is one of the largest competitive tests conducted in India.
Old and new NEET UG 2026 examination centres in Prayagraj
Candidates who were assigned the following centre will now have to report to a new venue:Old CentreHarivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural CentreUniversity of Allahabad, PrayagrajNear Indian Press Chauraha, Opposite Chandrashekhar Azad Park Gate No. 3Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211002New CentreDepartment of Medieval and Modern HistorySenate House Campus, University of AllahabadPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211002The new venue is located within the adjoining University of Allahabad campus, reducing the possibility of major travel disruptions for candidates.
NEET UG 2026 admit card: Fresh hall tickets released
To reflect the revised examination venue, the NTA has issued fresh NEET UG 2026 admit cards for all affected candidates.Students can download the updated admit cards from the official NEET website by logging in with their application credentials. Candidates have been urged to verify the examination centre details printed on the revised hall ticket before the examination day.
Will candidates with old admit cards be allowed?
The NTA has clarified that candidates carrying admit cards mentioning the old examination centre will not be turned away.According to the agency, such candidates will be allowed to appear at the new examination venue after the necessary verification process. The decision has been taken to ensure that no student is disadvantaged because of the last-minute venue revision.
NEET UG 2026 candidates advised to check centre details carefully
With the examination scheduled for June 21, candidates have been advised to review their admit cards immediately and familiarise themselves with the new venue location in advance.Furthermore, the NTA has requested candidates to refer to notifications only and not get misled by false information being spread on unofficial mediums. The aspirants who may face any problem while downloading their admit card can contact the agency via their helpdesk numbers or email.This new development shows that the agency is trying its best to ensure smooth and trouble-free NEET UG 2026 despite logistical problems faced by some centers during the last days before the exam.
