NEET UG 2026: Major change ahead of the NEET exam; exam center changed, students allotted a new center..
NEET UG 2026: Just ahead of the country's largest medical entrance exam, NEET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a major change for certain candidates in Prayagraj. Students whose exam center was originally designated at the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Center of the University of Allahabad will now have to take the exam at a new location. Along with this change, the NTA has issued new admit cards for the affected candidates. Students are advised to download their new admit cards and verify the exam center details before the exam scheduled for June 21 to avoid any inconvenience on the day of the test.
Why was the exam center changed?
According to the official notification issued by the NTA, the exam center has been changed based on the recommendations of the district administration and the district-level committee. It has been reported that construction work is underway at the previously designated center, and essential facilities—such as electricity—are unavailable. In light of these administrative and technical reasons, and to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam, the center has been shifted to another building within the University of Allahabad campus.
Which center has been changed?
Candidates whose center was previously at the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Center (University of Allahabad, near Indian Press Crossing and opposite Gate No. 3 of Chandrashekhar Azad Park) must now report to the new center.
Old Exam Center
Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Center
University of Allahabad, Prayagraj
New Exam Center
Department of Medieval and Modern History
Senate House Campus, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj
A relief for students is that the new center is also located within the university campus, so they will not face major travel-related difficulties.
NTA issues new admit cards
Following the change in the exam center, the NTA has issued new admit cards for the affected candidates. Students can download their new hall tickets by visiting the official NEET website and using their login credentials. The agency has advised candidates to carefully check all details printed on their admit cards—especially the exam center address—before the exam.
Will students with old admit cards be allowed entry? The NTA has provided relief to students in this regard. The agency has clarified that if a candidate arrives at the exam center with the old admit card, they will not be barred from taking the exam. After the necessary checks and verification, such candidates will be permitted to take the exam at the new center. The aim is to ensure that no student suffers due to last-minute changes.
What should students do before the exam?
The NEET UG 2026 exam is scheduled for June 21. Candidates are advised to download the new admit card immediately and check the exam center's location in advance. If a student faces any difficulty downloading the new admit card, they can utilize the NTA helpline or email support.
Advice to avoid rumors
The NTA has appealed to students and parents to rely only on official notifications. They should avoid rumors circulating on social media or unauthorized platforms and obtain all exam-related information solely from the official website.
NEET UG 2026: NTA's last-minute preparations
The decision to change the exam center just days before the test demonstrates the NTA's commitment to conducting the exam smoothly and transparently, despite any administrative or technical challenges. Lakhs of students across the country will appear for this exam, and the agency is working to ensure seamless arrangements at all centers.
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