The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, Pre-Ayurveda (NEET-PA 2026) scheduled on 18 October 2026 was not conducted at three examination centres due to technical difficulties. Central Sanskrit University has rescheduled the examination to 5 November 2026 (Thursday) for the affected candidates.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Exam Day with Technical Difficulties | 18 October 2026 |
| Rescheduled Exam Date | 5 November 2026 |
Who is this for
This rescheduling applies specifically to candidates who were allotted the following examination centres on 18 October 2026 and faced technical issues:
- Mersun Pvt. Ltd., Dayal Group of Institution, Sultanpur Road, Lucknow
- Bajrang IT Point, Saguna-Khagaul Road, Danapur, Patna
- Vinayak Digital Zone, A-51, Gazipur, East Delhi Near Bharat Petrol Pump, IP Extension Metro, Delhi 110096
Step-by-step: what to do now
- No need to select examination city again through the Samarth Portal; original city selections remain unchanged.
- Wait for the issuance of revised admit cards which will contain the updated examination date, time, and centre.
- Only candidates with valid revised admit cards can appear for the rescheduled examination.
- Regularly check the official university website for updates.
Documents / things to keep ready
- Valid revised admit card sent to registered email address.
What happens next
The rescheduled exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode on the new date at centres different from those on 18 October. Candidates must attend at the new allotted centres as per the revised admit card.
