NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Without naming anyone, Dharmendra Pradhan criticised "some so-called responsible people" for their conduct. "They treated children with ulterior motives and ill intentions… if you consider yourself a true citizen of India, please take responsibility," he said.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: More than 22 lakh aspirants are set to appear for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) saying it has put in place extensive security and monitoring measures to ensure the test is conducted smoothly and fairly across the country....
The re-test comes weeks after the original NEET-UG examination, held on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The controversy triggered widespread protests, legal challenges and demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
On the eve of the examination, the NTA said it has made "comprehensive arrangements" for the "fair, secure and candidate-friendly" conduct of the test.
1. Candidates will be allowed to enter examination centres from 11 am, while the last entry will be permitted until 1.30 pm. No candidate will be allowed inside after that time.
2. The NTA has also said that pens will be provided at the centres.
3. To help candidates cope with the summer conditions and examination-day stress, centres have been equipped with drinking water facilities, ORS, ambulances and shaded waiting areas for parents.
4. Every examination room will have a wall clock, and candidates will be provided additional rough-work pages. Special provisions have also been made for left-handed candidates.
5. The examination window has been extended to compensate for time spent on entry and verification procedures.
The examination will be conducted at 5,440 centres across 551 cities in India and 14 centres overseas. Candidates will take the test in English and 12 Indian languages.
According to the NTA, the scale of arrangements is unprecedented. The re-exam will be held in more than 95,000 examination rooms, all equipped with CCTV surveillance. A total of 1,38,560 CCTV cameras have been installed, with live feeds being monitored at the national, state and ministry levels.
The agency has also deployed 51,311 jammers to prevent electronic malpractice. Of these, 17,054 have been provided by the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and 34,257 by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
The NTA said 38,795 frisking personnel and 48,448 biometric verification staff have been deployed across centres. Biometric verification manpower has been doubled and supplemented with face authentication systems to ensure thorough checks while minimising waiting time for candidates.
Each examination room will have two invigilators, while every centre will be supported by more than 10 additional examination functionaries.
A Centre Systems Officer has also been deployed at every examination venue to monitor CCTV feeds and address technical issues in real time.
To oversee proceedings, around 6,700 observers have been stationed at examination centres, while more than 100 virtual observers will monitor CCTV footage centrally. The NTA said artificial intelligence-based tools are also being used to analyse surveillance footage and flag suspicious activity.
Amid persistent concerns over the integrity of the examination, the NTA said it is closely monitoring social media platforms and taking action against those spreading rumours or making fraudulent paper leak claims.
Appealing for cooperation from all stakeholders, the NTA said efforts are focused on ensuring that more than 22 lakh aspirants "can appear for the examination in a calm, secure and supportive environment".
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Uttarakhand Police launches control room to monitor NEET re-test
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The Uttarakhand Police has activated a state-level NTA Examination Control Room in Dehradun to ensure the fair, transparent and secure conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination. The control room is coordinating with NTA observers, police and administrative officials while continuously monitoring exam-related activities across the state.
More than 6,000 candidates are appearing at 16 centres in Dehradun, with strict security measures, including restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS within a 200-metre radius of exam centres. Nationwide, over 22.79 lakh candidates are expected to take the exam at 5,440 centres across 551 cities and 14 overseas locations.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Praying nothing goes wrong’, Candidates take NEET re-test
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: In Karnataka's Koppal, students said, “The enthusiasm of writing NEET for the first time is not there now,”while locals observed, "All the students writing the NEET exam were praying that nothing goes wrong," as per ANI.
Authorities deployed CCTV cameras, jammers, frisking teams and additional security personnel at centres. The re-exam was ordered following allegations of a paper leak in the original test, which is being investigated by the CBI.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET exam issue resolved, no dispute at centre, says cop
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: According to CO North Shivam Joshi, the issue related to the burqa was resolved after clarification from senior officials.
“The issue regarding the Burqa has also been resolved. There was some lack of clarity regarding certain rules, which was subsequently clarified by senior officials, settling the matter,” he said, reported ANI.
“Apart from this, there are no disputes at the examination centre, and all students have been admitted peacefully," Joshi added.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Burqa-wearing candidate denied entry at NEET centre, alleges restriction over attire
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: A burqa-wearing candidate was allegedly denied entry at a medical entrance exam centre in Ajmer, Rajasthan, ahead of the NEET examination on Sunday.
The candidate, identified as Kulsum Bano, said she had travelled from Beawar to appear for the test and had previously taken the exam in the same attire. “I have come from Beawar to take the NEET exam. When I took the exam on May 3rd, I was in the same attire then as I am now: wearing a burqa and a dupatta,” she said, reported ANI.
“Initially, they said I would have to remove the dupatta to enter; then they insisted I had to remove the burqa as well. If the NTA has permitted us, these people cannot stop us,” she added.
Bano added: "If I am to take the exam and they don't allow me in this attire, then I simply won't take it. It is shameful that they are messing with 18-year-olds like this... The exam doesn't matter to me; what matters is my 'burqa' and my identity.”
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET aspirants face commute woes as rain lashes Kolkata
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Heavy rains lashed Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Sunday, triggering severe waterlogging and halting vehicular movement due to continuous showers. NEET aspirants faced significant hardships in reaching their exam centres for the re-test, reported PTI.
The weather office has issued warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several districts over the next few days.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Cooling zones’ set up outside centres in Delhi
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: In the National Capital Region (NCR), security has been further tightened outside several centres to ensure smooth conduct of the exam.
Alongside these measures, the Delhi government has set up special “cooling zones” outside centres to provide relief from the intense summer heat, with dedicated waiting arrangements made for students as well as their parents and family members.
Security has been significantly intensified across the country for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for Sunday between 2:00 pm and 5:15 pm, with authorities stepping up surveillance and checks at exam centres.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: ‘Govt should have learned a lesson,’ says DK Shivakumar ahead of re-test
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination on Sunday, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar wished candidates good luck and stressed the need for transparency in the conduct of the exam.
Referring to the alleged paper leak controversy, he said he hoped the Centre had "learned a lesson." "Almost 22 lakh students are appearing for the NEET exam today... I am hopeful that the government has learned a lesson. There should be transparency, and I wish the students the best of luck," Shivakumar told reporters, reported ANI.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA allows transparent files for admit cards amid rain concerns
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that candidates can carry transparent files to protect their admit cards while travelling to examination centres for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
The clarification came after a user raised concerns about heavy rainfall in Kolkata and asked why transparent files were reportedly not being allowed at centres. Another user claimed that transparent cover was denied in Bengaluru.
Responding to the query, the NTA said, “Its allowed. We are informing the local teams.”
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates enter centres as exam day begins under tight security
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates seen arriving at the Government (Co-Ed) Senior Secondary School in Chilla Gaon, Mayur Vihar, ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: What NTA said on Nagpur candidate's Abu Dhabi centre controversy
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday clarified the controversy surrounding a Nagpur-based NEET-UG 2026 candidate who was allotted Abu Dhabi as his examination centre for the re-test.
A senior NTA official told HT that records showed the candidate logged in on May 21 and selected Abu Dhabi as the first preference and Dubai as the second. “The same IP address, traced to Nagpur, was used to download his admit card for the May 3 examination. The candidate also updated bank details for refund on May 24, accessed the city intimation slip on June 10 and downloaded his admit card on June 16 using the same IP address,” the official said, requesting anonymity.
The clarification came after the candidate's family alleged that he had been wrongly allotted a test centre in the UAE capital despite being based in Nagpur.
(With inputs from Sanjay Maurya)
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Nagpur aspirant reaches exam centre after Abu Dhabi allocation row
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET-UG 2026 candidate Abdullah Mohammad Talib arrived at his examination centre in Nagpur on Sunday to appear for the re-examination.
Talib had earlier made headlines after his family claimed that he had been allotted a school in Abu Dhabi as his examination centre despite being based in Nagpur. The issue had drawn attention amid broader concerns over the conduct of the medical entrance examination.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Re NEET to be held from 2 pm to 5:15 pm
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted on Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm amid heightened security arrangements across the country.
Candidates have been advised to reach their examination centres well in advance, as entry formalities, including frisking and biometric verification, are expected to take additional time.
No candidate will be allowed entry after 1:00pm.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Security stepped up across Delhi
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements across the national capital for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, deploying additional personnel at examination centres to ensure the test is conducted smoothly.
Officials said security has been strengthened around all exam venues, with strict checks being carried out at entry points, reported PTI. Traffic regulation and crowd-management measures have also been put in place to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain law and order.
Authorities have additionally arranged free drinking water and refreshments for parents and guardians waiting outside examination centres as candidates appear for the re-test.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Students begin entering reexam centres amid tight security
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Heavy security arrangements have been put in place across centres, with authorities deploying CCTV surveillance, biometric verification and other measures to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination and prevent any irregularities.
Visuals shared by ANI showed candidates entering the premises as the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination got underway on Sunday.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NEET aspirant hopes for smooth reexam
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: As candidates arrived at examination centres for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, many spoke about the pressure of preparing for the test a second time after the original exam was cancelled.
Diksha, an aspirant from Shimla, said she was anxious but hopeful ahead of the examination.
"I am a little worried. Hardworking students deserve fair results," she said, reported ANI.
"Still, having to study again and stay consistent is very difficult. Now the hope is that the exam goes well," Diksha added.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: CJP founder invites NEET candidates to Jantar Mantar protest after exam
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered its second day on Sunday, extended his wishes to candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
"Best of luck to all NEET re-exam aspirants. Our best wishes are with you," Dipke said.
Dipke, who has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak, also invited students to join the protest after the examination.
"Join us at Jantar Mantar after your exam ends, we are looking forward to meeting you all!" he said.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: MP police oversee secure transport of exam materials
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, Madhya Pradesh Police said extensive security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the safe transportation of confidential examination materials to centres across the state.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Security-I) Priti Tiwari said the materials were dispatched under tight security and are being transported to their respective centres under the supervision of senior officials.
"The police have taken out all the materials under very tight security, with complete security and traffic arrangements in place," she said, reported ANI.
Tiwari added that the city has been divided into four security zones, with Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) monitoring the arrangements and issuing instructions in their respective areas.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Over 2.1 million NEET-UG admit cards downloaded
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: More than 2.1 million candidates had downloaded their admit cards for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination by Saturday evening, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The figure indicates that a vast majority of the over 22 lakh registered candidates have already accessed their hall tickets.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: May 3 admit card will not be accepted today, NTA says
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a last-minute reminder to NEET-UG 2026 candidates that the admit card issued for the original May 3 examination will not be valid for entry to Sunday's re-examination.
Candidates have been asked to carry only the admit card issued for the June 21 re-test. The agency said aspirants need to download the new admit card only once and should carefully read all instructions mentioned on it before reaching the examination centre.
The NTA said it has contacted candidates through multiple channels, including public notices, SMS, email and WhatsApp, to ensure that no aspirant is left without the updated admit card.
"The 3rd May admit card is not valid for entry, today. Carry only the admit cards for the 21st June Exam," the agency said in its advisory.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Pradhan takes veiled swipe at critics ahead of reexam
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Hours before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appeared to take a veiled swipe at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Congress, which have been protesting against him over the examination controversy, urging people not to add to students' stress ahead of the test.
Without naming anyone, the minister also criticised "some so-called responsible people" for their conduct during the controversy. "They treated children with ulterior motives and ill intentions. If you are responsible, if you consider yourself a true citizen of India, if you represent the people of India, please take responsibility," he said.
"As a parent, as a social worker, I request you: Please do not jeopardize the future of India's new generation. Let no one make a mockery of it. Let us not do anything that will impact the mental health of the children," Pradhan said.
"Don't cause any further hardship or suffering to the children of India," the minister added, as over 22 lakh candidates prepared to take the examination.
On Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the NTA after a Nagpur candidate was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi. He had earlier held a rally in Rajasthan's Kota and addressed students in the coaching hub. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke has also been demanding Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak and student suicides.
At least 18 students have reportedly died by suicide between May 12, when the examination was cancelled by the NTA, and June 21, the day of the re-examination.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Security personnel deployed at reexam centre in Anantnag
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Security personnel arrived at a NEET-UG 2026 re-examination centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Sunday morning as authorities stepped up arrangements ahead of the test.
The deployment comes as the National Testing Agency (NTA) has put in place extensive security measures across the country for the re-exam, including CCTV surveillance, jammers, biometric verification and additional security staff at examination centres.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA deploys over 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras, 51,000 jammers
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rolled out an extensive security apparatus for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with 1,38,560 CCTV cameras and 51,311 jammers deployed across centres in India and abroad.
The arrangements were announced on the eve of the examination as the agency sought to reassure candidates following the controversy that led to the cancellation of the original test.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Entry begins at 11 am, gates close at 1.30 pm
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination can begin entering their allotted centres from 11 am on Sunday. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said that the last entry will be permitted only until 1.30 pm.
No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre after 1.30 pm under any circumstances. Aspirants have been advised to leave early for their centres, factor in traffic delays and complete the verification process well before the deadline.
The NTA has also asked candidates to carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs for verification.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: NTA issues last-minute advisory to candidates
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Hours before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued an advisory for candidates, urging them to stay calm and reach their centres well in time.
"All the best to every NEET (UG) 2026 candidate!" the agency said, adding, "This is the day you've prepared for. Stay calm, trust yourself, and give it your best - you've earned this moment."
The NTA reminded candidates that entry to examination centres will begin at 11 am, while the last entry will be permitted until 1.30 pm. No candidate will be allowed to enter after the deadline.
Candidates have been advised to carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs. The agency also asked aspirants not to bring any prohibited items to the examination centre, stay hydrated, account for traffic delays and arrive early.
"You've got this. We're rooting for you!" the NTA said in its message to students.
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's message to NEET candidates
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear for the test without fear and expressed confidence in the arrangements made for the exam.
"NEET-UG re-examination is going to take place today. I have complete faith in the NTA, all the state governments, the district administrations, the Indian education sector, and especially in India's students," Pradhan said, reported ANI.
With nearly 22 lakh candidates set to take the exam, he told students to "sit fearlessly, without worry" and said they would "definitely do well."
The minister also appealed to the public and political stakeholders not to create uncertainty around the examination process. "Please do not jeopardize the future of India's new generation. Let no one make a mockery of it. Let us not do anything that will impact the mental health of the children," he said.
Pradhan added that the government would not allow any disruption to students' academic future and said pending CBSE re-evaluation, re-assessment and re-verification results would be published soon.
