NTA Clarifies NEET Centre Row
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday clarified the controversy surrounding a Nagpur-based NEET-UG 2026 candidate who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi. Officials said the candidate's grievance is being addressed and a Nagpur exam centre would be allotted after due verification within a few hours. The NTA said its web activity records showed that the change of examination city to Abu Dhabi was made through the candidate's registered login during the correction window.
- NTA says technical error led to Nagpur student's NEET exam centre being allotted in Abu Dhabi
- Centre reassigned to Nagpur after last-minute request
- Student did not have a passport
- NTA confirmed change was made via candidate's login
- NEET-UG Re-Exam scheduled for June 21
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday clarified the controversy surrounding a Nagpur-based NEET-UG 2026 candidate who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi. Officials said the candidate's grievance is being addressed and a Nagpur exam centre would be allotted after due verification within a few hours. The NTA said its web activity records showed that the change of examination city to Abu Dhabi was made through the candidate's registered login during the correction window.
The NTA confirmed the change was made via the candidate's login, but reassigned the centre to Nagpur after a last-minute request. The student did not have a passport.
The incident has drawn attention ahead of the re-exam scheduled for June 21. Candidates are advised to immediately report any discrepancies related to personal information, examination centres, or other important details.
Technical Error Led to Controversy
Sources confirmed that the NTA has issued a clarification on the Abu Dhabi centre controversy, stating that the candidate selected Abu Dhabi through their own login. However, the NTA reassigned the centre to Nagpur after a last-minute request.
The NTA said the candidate's grievance is being addressed and a Nagpur exam centre would be allotted after due verification within a few hours.
Government sources said the NTA is taking all necessary steps to ensure that such errors do not occur in the future.
Student's Ordeal
The student, who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi, did not have a passport. Witnesses said the student was worried about the exam and was trying to get the centre changed.
Meanwhile, the NTA has advised candidates to immediately report any discrepancies related to personal information, examination centres, or other important details.
Experts said the NTA should have a more robust system in place to prevent such errors from occurring.
Context of NEET Exam
The NEET-UG Re-Exam is scheduled for June 21. The exam is a crucial milestone for students seeking to pursue a career in medicine.
In the past, there have been instances of errors in exam centres and admit cards.
The NTA has been working to improve the exam process and prevent such errors from occurring.
Human Impact
The incident has caused concern among students and parents. The student who was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi was worried about the exam and was trying to get the centre changed.
The NTA's clarification has brought relief to the student and their family.
The incident highlights the need for a more robust system to prevent such errors from occurring in the future.
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