The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted nationwide on June 21. Authorities have ramped up administrative and security measures to ensure a smooth and fair process.
Exam Schedule and Details
Candidates are advised to arrive at their designated centers between 11 am and 1:30 pm. Entry gates will close at 1:30 pm sharp. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper format from 2 pm to 5:15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Over 22.79 lakh candidates are expected to appear.
Delhi Preparations
Inspection rounds are underway at various centers to finalize preparations. An observer who visited the Government Boys Senior Secondary (GBSS) School in Ashok Vihar confirmed that arrangements are ready. "Everything has been checked and found fit for the exam. Five schools have been designated as centers here. This is the first center, and we now have to visit the others," the observer told news agency ANI.
Uttar Pradesh Arrangements
In Prayagraj, District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma stated that extensive arrangements have been made, with security deployed across all centers. "The NEET exam is scheduled to be held at 47 centers in Prayagraj district, and approximately 23,000 students will participate. Considering the sensitivity of this exam, we have made adequate preparations. Static and sector personnel have been deployed at each center, under whose supervision the entire exam will be conducted. Adequate police and paramilitary forces have also been deployed to assist them. Personnel will be present from the time the question paper reaches the center to the time it is collected and returned," he said.
He also highlighted transport and support arrangements: "To ensure no inconvenience at railway and bus stations, appropriate instructions have been issued after meetings with railway and roadways officials. The reduced fare rates announced by the state government for students are being strictly followed. Everyone has been sensitized to ensure students do not face any inconvenience while returning. An ARTO team has been deployed to ensure no transport problems within the city. Considering the heat, medical teams and ambulances have also been deployed. We are fully prepared."
Rajasthan Arrangements
In Ajmer, Rajasthan, around 300 police personnel will be deployed at examination centers to ensure smooth and secure conduct. Ajmer Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Himanshu Jangid said strict arrangements are in place, with police personnel instructed to remain alert and enforce exam guidelines. Armed personnel will escort question papers and answer sheets, while strong rooms will remain under police supervision.
Restrictions in Dehradun
In Dehradun, the administration has imposed strict restrictions around examination centers to ensure a peaceful environment. Acting on NTA directions, Additional District Magistrate Krishna Kumar Mishra has imposed Section 163 of the BNSS within a 200-meter radius of all 16 centers. The order will remain in force on the day of the examination and until it concludes.
The assembly of five or more people, except candidates, has been banned near centers. Carrying firearms, lathis, swords, sharp-edged weapons, stones, bricks, and rods is prohibited in the area. The use of loudspeakers, political slogans, rallies, demonstrations, and vehicle processions without permission is also restricted. Authorities have warned that violations will lead to action under Section 223 of the BNS.
Sector and zonal magistrates have been deployed at all centers, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Army Public School Birpur, and the Women’s Institute of Technology in Sudhowala, to ensure strict monitoring.
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