NEET aspirant Abdullah Mohammad Talib experienced severe emotional distress after his admit card listed Abu Dhabi as his exam centre, instead of preferred Vidarbha cities. His family reported potential unauthorized access to his account, as he lacks a passport and relatives in Abu Dhabi.
A NEET-UG candidate in Ajmer, Rajasthan, alleged she was prevented from entering the exam hall unless she removed her burqa and dupatta. Kulsum Bano stated she wore the same attire during a previous attempt and refused to take the exam if forced to change, prioritizing her identity.
The NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam is scheduled for Sunday, with 22.8 lakh candidates nationwide. Over 18 lakh will take the exam in English. The event involves 5,440 centres, extensive security, and a police probe into an alleged question paper leak.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Nagpur, Abdullah Mohammad Talib, was shocked to find his exam centre assigned to Abu Dhabi, 2,500 km away, despite not having a passport. The National Testing Agency (NTA) assured rectification, but the error persists days before the exam, causing distress to the family.
