The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a set of student-friendly measures for NEET (UG) 2026 with the aim of making the examination process more comfortable while maintaining fairness and security.
NEET UG 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 21st June 2026, and based on candidate feedback received over previous years, NTA has introduced changes focused on improving the overall examination experience.
Extended Examination Window for NEET UG 2026
One of the major changes announced for NEET UG 2026 is the extension of the examination duration. Candidates will now receive a total examination window of 195 minutes, and the exam timing will be 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
According to NTA, this revised duration includes the time required for mandatory examination procedures such as attendance verification and invigilation formalities.
The change has been introduced to ensure that students do not feel that administrative processes reduce their effective time to attempt the paper.
More Space for Rough Work
Another important update is the increase in rough workspace inside the question paper booklet.
For NEET UG 2026:
This additional space is expected to help students manage:
NTA has also redesigned the placement of rough work pages inside the booklet.
Earlier:
Rough pages were available only at the end of the booklet
For NEET UG 2026:
This change has been introduced after receiving feedback that the earlier layout was less convenient for some candidates, especially left-handed students.
Important Advice for NEET UG 2026 Candidates
Candidates are advised to:
