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NEET-UG re-exam: Security heightens outside centres across nation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear in the test without worry and fear. 
Published By : Debadas Pradhan | June 21, 2026 11:47 AM
NEET-UG re-exam: Security heightens outside centres across nation

New Delhi, June 21: Security has been significantly intensified across the nation for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for Sunday from 2 PM to 5.15 PM.

Security has been beefed up outside several centres in the national capital, including CM SHRI School at Pandara Road and also in Odisha.

Alongside these stringent security measures, the State Government has set up special cooling zones outside a centre to provide relief from the intense summer heat in the national capital.

Special waiting arrangements have been made for the convenience of students appearing for the examination, as well as their parents and family members.

In Raichur, examination staff asked students to remove chains and other restricted accessories. Tight security arrangements are made by the police at examination centres. Authorities are conducting thorough verification and security checks to ensure a fair and smooth examination process.

In Mangalore, preparations are in full swing for the exam at Government Pre-University (PU) College for Women in Balmatta, which is one of the centres. The papers were transported under the supervision of security personnel.

The NEET-UG reexam will be held today, and extensive security and logistical arrangements have been put in place for the smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

More than 22.79 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination at 5,440 centres across 551 cities in India and 14 centres abroad.

The exam was rescheduled due to an alleged "paper leak", and CBI, which is probing the case, has made several arrests. CBSE students had also faced problems related to the re-evaluation process.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday expressed his faith in the National Testing Agency, state governments and people in the education sector and conveyed his best wishes to students sitting for the NEET-UG exam, stating that they should appear in the test without worry and fear.