Is NEET Postponed? Latest News Amid Global Tensions

The NTA (National Testing Agency) will conduct the NEET-UG Exam on 3 May 2026. Amid ongoing global war and tensions, the question “Is NEET 2026 postponed?” is trending on search platforms. 

If you’re students of the NEET-UG 2026 exam, you might be anxious about the exam centres, especially about the NEET 2026 centres outside India. Yes, many exam centres abroad have been affected by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

No Official Confirmation on NEET 2026 

As of now, there is no official notice or confirmation from NTA regarding the NEET 2026 exam being postponed. The NEET 2026 exam date remains the same, that is, May 3, 2026, and candidates are advised to only trust the official notice. These rumours created anxiety among the students.

On the other hand, students are still waiting for the NEET 2026 admit card release date. The admit card of NEET is expected to be released on 29 April 2026 or a few days before the examination. Before the admit card, NTA will release the NEET city intimation slip 2026. This slip informs candidates about the city where their exam centre will be located.

What Should NEET Aspirants Do Now?

Candidates should continue with their preparation, while keeping an eye on any updates about the examination process at neet.nta.nic.in. Do not trust rumours—only rely on information from NTA regarding NEET’s testing date and location.

NEET UG 2026 Dates & Timelines

NTA (National Testing Agency) publishes the NEET (UG) 2026 exam timetable through its NEET (UG) 2026 bulletin. The complete schedule with candidates’ timelines is available below:

NEET 2026 Important Dates:

• NEET 2026 notification — February 8, 2026

• NEET 2026 registration date — February 8, 2026

• Last date for NEET 2026 registration — March 11, 2026

• NEET 2026 correction window — March 12 to 14, 2026

• NEET 2026 city intimation slip — Will be announced (third or last week of April 2026)

• Admit card download date: 29 April 2026

• NEET 2026 exam date — May 3, 2026

• NEET result: 6 to 10 June 2026

NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Latest Update

According to the latest information available from the NEET authority, all successful candidates will have access to their city intimation slip for NEET 2026 in April 2026. Your NEET 2026 location will be listed on your City Intimation Slip.

Currently, the NEET authority has yet to announce an official date for when the City Intimation Slip for NEET 2026 will become available. However, it is likely to happen sometime during the third week of April 2026. Once the NEET authority has issued your City Intimation Slip, you can begin planning your travel and accommodation for NEET 2026, which occurs on 3rd May 2026.