The Chhattisgarh government has ramped up preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, ensuring a smooth, secure, and disruption-free conduct across the state. Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel has directed all district collectors and superintendents of police to strictly follow guidelines issued by the central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA), amid heightened scrutiny of national-level entrance exams.
Exam Centres and Logistics
The exam will be held at 127 centres spread across 19 cities in Chhattisgarh. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh stated that district administrations have been instructed to complete all logistical, technical, and security arrangements well in advance and conduct physical inspections of centres before the examination.
Security and Transportation
Authorities confirmed that question papers and OMR sheets will be transported to districts via the Indian Air Force, with special security measures for their storage and movement. Adequate police deployment has been planned at examination centres to maintain law and order. A statewide mock drill will be conducted on June 20 to test preparedness and identify any last-minute gaps.
Challenges and Coordination
One key challenge is that the exam coincides with International Yoga Day, when large-scale public events and VIP movements are expected across the state. Officials acknowledged that traffic management will be crucial, especially in cities like Raipur, where thousands of candidates will travel to exam centres on the same day. District administrations have been asked to prepare special traffic plans and ensure Yoga Day events do not hinder student movement.
“The focus is to ensure candidates reach their centres without inconvenience. All concerned departments have been instructed to maintain seamless coordination,” an official said.
Emergency Preparedness
Control rooms will be established in every district and remain operational throughout the exam day to facilitate quick response to any emergency or logistical issue. These heightened preparations come as entrance exams continue to face intense public scrutiny following allegations of irregularities in various recruitment and competitive tests across the country over the past year.
