Dear NEET aspirants and parents, we know the final days before the exam are highly stressful, and any sudden change can cause panic. The NTA has recently announced a venue change for a specific examination center in Prayagraj for the upcoming NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled on June 21, 2026. Please do not worry. If your original center was the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre at the University of Allahabad, you need to take note of this update immediately.
What This Update Means
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially shifted the examination venue for candidates who were originally allotted to the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre, University of Allahabad in Prayagraj (UP). This change applies strictly to the NEET (UG) 2026 exam scheduled to be held on 21 June 2026. If you were allotted a different center in Prayagraj or anywhere else in the country, your venue remains unaffected.
Such last-minute administrative changes happen occasionally due to logistical reasons. It is crucial to stay calm and verify your new center details directly through the official NTA portal. We highly recommend keeping an eye on our Education News section to stay informed, but more importantly, please download your updated admit card if your center is impacted.
What Students Should Do Now
- Check your original NEET UG 2026 admit card to see if your allotted center is the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre in Prayagraj.
- If yes, log in to the official NTA portal immediately to download your revised admit card.
- Verify the exact address and location of your newly allotted examination venue on the fresh admit card.
- Plan your travel route to the new venue ahead of time to avoid any morning rush on June 21.
Mistakes To Avoid
- Showing up at the old Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre venue on the morning of June 21.
- Forgetting to download and print the newest version of your admit card reflecting the updated venue.
- Panicking if this is not your center, as this notice only applies to candidates assigned to this specific Prayagraj venue.
FAQs
Who is affected by this NTA venue change notice?
Only the NEET UG 2026 candidates whose original exam center was the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre at the University of Allahabad, Prayagraj.
What is the date of the affected NEET UG 2026 exam?
The exam mentioned in this venue change notification is scheduled to take place on 21 June 2026.
Do candidates at other Prayagraj centers need to change venues?
No, this notification specifically mentions only the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre. All other centers remain as stated on the respective admit cards.
Official Source
You can view the official NTA notice regarding this center change directly at: official notice.