The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) re-examination, conducted under tight scrutiny following the paper leak controversy, concluded smoothly across Chandigarh on Sunday, June 22, 2026. A total of 2,789 candidates appeared for the examination at seven designated centres in the city.
Examination Conducted Without Incidents
The examination was held from 2 pm to 5.15 pm under stringent security arrangements. No incidents of cheating, malpractice, or disorder were reported at any of the centres. Police personnel were deployed outside all venues, and barricades were put up near the centres to regulate traffic.
Centres and Entry Protocol
The examination was conducted at Government Girls Model Senior Secondary School (GGMSSS), Sector 18; Government Model Senior Secondary Schools (GMSSS) in Sectors 19, 26, and 46; and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Sectors 29, 31, and 47. Candidates were allowed to enter the centres between 11 am and 1.30 pm, after which the gates were shut by the staff.
Multi-Level Security Checks
Security checks were carried out at multiple levels before candidates were allowed to enter the examination halls. The first level of screening was conducted by police personnel, followed by checks by officials from the National Testing Agency (NTA). Authorities also carried out detailed checking, including frisking and the inspection of candidates' hair and accessories. Students wearing spectacles underwent additional verification of their eyewear.
Candidates Describe Paper as Tough
Meanwhile, candidates described the paper as more difficult than average and tougher than the NEET-UG examination conducted on May 3. Many students said the physics section was particularly lengthy and time-consuming. Several questions in chemistry were calculation-intensive, requiring considerable time, while the biology section was comparatively easier.
Mohali Re-Exam Details
In neighbouring Mohali district, 2,642 candidates appeared for the NEET re-exam at eight designated centres. Of the 3,058 candidates registered at these centres, 416 were absent, according to officials.
