NTA Fixes Abu Dhabi Error for Nagpur NEET Reexam

A student from Nagpur, Maharashtra, was mistakenly assigned an examination center in Abu Dhabi for the NEET UG 2026 reexamination, an error the National Testing Agency (NTA) has attributed to a technical glitch. The agency confirmed on Saturday that the issue has been resolved and the candidate has now been allotted a center in his home city.

The student, Abdullah Mohammad Talib, discovered the error on Friday afternoon after downloading his admit card, which listed the Abu Dhabi Indian School in the United Arab Emirates as his test venue. The reexamination is scheduled for Sunday, June 21. His father, Mohammad Talib, stated that the family had selected Nagpur, Wardha, and Bhandara as their preferred exam centers during the application process and had never opted for an overseas location. He emphasized that his son does not possess a passport, making international travel impossible.

The family immediately contacted the NTA helpline to report the mistake. Officials acknowledged the error and assured them a corrected admit card would be issued. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh confirmed the resolution, stating the candidate has been reassigned to Nagpur. Singh added that the...