Hyderabad: The NEET-UG 2026 examination was conducted smoothly across Telangana on Sunday, with an overall attendance of over 97%, according to official data. Out of more than 73,000 registered candidates, over 71,000 appeared for the test held at 199 centres statewide.
Incident-Free Conduct Across Most Districts
Sources confirmed that the exam process remained largely incident-free across most districts, with no irregularities reported in major centres including Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, and Warangal. However, three isolated incidents were recorded: two in Nalgonda and one in Suryapet.
In Nalgonda, a candidate experienced a medical episode during the exam, resulting in a minor injury that stained the answer sheet with blood. In another instance, a candidate incorrectly filled in key details on the answer booklet, leading to procedural concerns. The third incident in Suryapet involved a biometric verification issue, despite the candidate arriving on time and having all credentials in order.
Protocols Ensured Minimal Disruption
Sources said such incidents were handled as per protocol, ensuring minimal disruption to the overall conduct of the examination. Improved monitoring systems and coordinated efforts contributed to the seamless execution of the exam.
Moderate Difficulty Level Compared to Previous Years
Academicians noted that this year's NEET question paper was of moderate difficulty. It is easier compared to last year's paper but slightly more challenging than the 2024 paper. Students from the general category scoring 440 marks and above should be able to secure a medical seat in Telangana, according to V Kumar, All India NEET coordinator at Sri Chaitanya Group of Institutions.
Students and faculty reported one ambiguous question in the zoology section, and two each in physics and chemistry are considered tricky and time-consuming.
