Tight Security in Gurugram and Faridabad Ahead of NEET-UG Retest
Tight Security in Gurugram and Faridabad for NEET-UG Retest

The administrations of Gurugram and Faridabad have intensified security and logistical arrangements ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. More than 13,000 medical aspirants are expected to appear across the two districts amid heightened vigilance following the nationwide paper leak controversy.

Prohibitory Orders and Security Measures in Gurugram

In Gurugram, the district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) around examination centres. This step aims to prevent unlawful gatherings and ensure the smooth conduct of the exam. Authorities have warned against the use of unfair means, dissemination of rumours, or any activity that could disrupt the examination process. Gurugram has 18 examination centres, with around 6,875 candidates expected to appear for the re-test.

Faridabad's Comprehensive Arrangements

Faridabad has finalised elaborate arrangements for more than 6,000 candidates. District officials have conducted inspections of examination centres and reviewed security, transportation, power supply, sanitation, and medical support facilities. Special emphasis has been placed on ensuring uninterrupted electricity, drinking water availability, CCTV surveillance, and adequate deployment of police personnel.

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High-Level Review and Coordination

The heightened preparedness follows directions issued by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who recently chaired a high-level review meeting with district administrations, police officials, and the National Testing Agency (NTA). District authorities have been instructed to maintain close coordination among education, health, transport, and law enforcement departments to ensure a hassle-free examination experience for candidates.

Nationwide Security Measures

Across the country, the Centre and NTA have introduced unprecedented security measures for the re-exam. These include Aadhaar-based biometric verification, CCTV monitoring, GPS-enabled transportation of confidential materials, police escorts, social media surveillance, and deployment of additional security personnel. More than 22 lakh candidates are expected to take the examination nationwide.

Officials in both Gurugram and Faridabad have appealed to candidates to reach centres well before reporting time and carry all required documents, including admit cards and valid photo identification, to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

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