The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET 2026 exam on May 3, 2026. Amid ongoing war and tension overseas, the question “is NEET 2026 postponed?” continues to trend across search platforms. Students who are preparing for NEET UG 2026 exam are anxious about the exam centres, especially in centres outside India. Reportedly, many exam centres abroad have been affected due to the ongoing Middle East crisis and war between Israel and Iran. 

No Official Confirmation on NEET 2026 Postponed Yet

As of now, there is no official confirmation from NTA regarding the NEET exam postponed status. The NEET 2026 exam date remains as per the official schedule, i.e. May 3, 2026, and candidates are advised to trust only on verified updates from the NTA official website. The rumours around neet 2026 postponed have created anxiety among over 25 lakhs+ students preparing for the medical entrance exam. However, sources indicate that the exam is expected to be conducted between 2 to 5 PM