Delhi, May 3: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) here to assess the on-ground conduct for the NEET UG 2026 examination held today.

During the visit, the Minister oversaw key operational aspects, including examination logistics, coordination with the centres, and monitoring systems put in place to conduct the test seamlessly across the country. Officials briefed him on measures taken to handle the large number of candidates and maintain discipline at examination venues.

The NEET UG 2026 examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency for nearly 23 lakh registered candidates. The test is being held at centres across the country under strict protocols.

The examination was conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, at over 5,432 centres, for approximately 22.79 lakh registered candidates, making NEET (UG) 2026 one of the largest entrance examinations in the world. In all, over 2 lakh personnel have been mobilised to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination for 22.79 lakh candidates.

The NEET (UG) 2026 was held from 2 PM to 5 PM (IST) in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time were permitted to write the examination up to 6 PM.

NEET UG scores are accepted for admission to courses such as MBBS and other allied medical programmes like, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BVSc & AH across institutions in the country.

NEET UG continues to be one of the largest undergraduate entrance examinations in India.