2 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 02:49 PM ISTActions will be taken against candidates who are unwilling to appear for biometric verification without proper reason . (Image generated by AI)NEET UG re-exam 2026: Candidates appearing for the NEET UG re-examination on June 21 will have to undergo Aadhaar-based biometric verification before entering their examination halls, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA).The re-exam will be conducted from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. On arrival at the examination centre, candidates will first undergo frisking and admit card verification. Before entering the exam hall, they will be required to complete the registration process, including biometric authentication using their UIDAI/Aadhaar details.The NTA said biometric verification is a mandatory security measure that must be completed before the examination begins. However, candidates will not be barred from taking the test if biometric authentication cannot be completed due to hardware malfunction, poor biometric data quality, connectivity issues with UIDAI servers, or a physical inability to provide biometric details.What happens if biometric verification fails?© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogUS-Iran Live Updates — ‘A thousand Lebanese mothers must weep’: Israel minister2 minutes agoReliance AGM 2026 Live Updates: Mukesh Ambani announces Jio IPO, expected to be among India’s largest3 minutes agoCocktail 2 Movie Review and Release LIVE Updates: ‘Kriti Sanon the biggest USP, Rashmika a misfit,’ say early reviews; earns Rs 2.29 cr till 1 pm9 minutes agoAP EAMCET Results 2026 Live Updates: As Inter Supply result out, EAPCET rank card likely to release this week19 minutes agoIndia News LIVE June 19 | Another NEET aspirant dies, Reliance announces Jio IPO— Breaking News Today20 minutes ago