1,728 candidates absent for NEET-UG re-examination in Coimbatore; overall attendance at 75.63 per cent
Coimbatore, June 21
A total of 1,728 candidates remained absent from the NEET-UG re-examination conducted across Coimbatore district on Sunday, while 5,364 students appeared for the test, registering an overall attendance of 75.63 per cent.
According to examination officials, 15 centres were allotted in Coimbatore district for the conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination.
At the Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) centre, 720 candidates had been allotted seats. Of them, 560 appeared for the examination, while 160 remained absent.
Among all centres in the district, PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School recorded the highest attendance percentage. Out of 504 allotted candidates, 496 appeared for the examination, resulting in an attendance rate of approximately 98 per cent.
Overall, out of 7,092 candidates allotted across the district, 5,364 appeared for the re-examination, while 1,728 were absent.
More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21 across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad, with the examination being conducted in 13 languages, including Hindi and English, an official release from the National Testing Agency (NTA) said.
As per the NTA release, the successful conduct of the examination was the result of a coordinated effort involving multiple government agencies, institutions and personnel across the country.
The NTA said extensive arrangements were made for all candidates, including more than 10,000 Persons with Disabilities. Special provisions were also made for around 81 candidates with medical conditions, including a child recovering from a road accident and another undergoing chemotherapy, to ensure they could appear for the examination.
Meanwhile, candidates who appeared for the NEET re-examination described the Chemistry section of the question paper as easy, whereas Physics was said to be lengthy.
The re-examination was necessitated following the alleged paper leak case, which is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The agency has made several arrests in connection with the case.
— ANI
Reader Comments
PSG Sarvajana school with 98% attendance is impressive! Shows that when centres are well-managed, students do show up. The fact that a child recovering from an accident and another on chemo still appeared is absolutely inspiring. Truly, the spirit of our youth!
Honestly, the NTA should be more careful next time. All this re-examination is a waste of time and money for students who had nothing to do with the leak. My cousin drove all the way from Pollachi to Coimbatore and said the Physics paper was unnecessarily lengthy. 😐
The government needs to put more security in place for these exams. Over 20 lakh students appeared across the country, but the fact that a re-exam was needed at all is a black mark. NTA should install better CCTV and biometric systems to prevent future leaks.
I feel so bad for the students... especially those who got affected by the paper leak mess. The Chemistry section being easy and Physics being lengthy is a common complaint every year. Hope the CBI probe leads to strict action against the culprits. And let's not forget the dedication of that child undergoing chemo – wow! 😢👏
Coimbatore has always been good with exam management. 98% at one centre shows that. But why did 1,728 students stay away? Were they scared of the security checks or just gave up after the leak fiasco? The NTA should release a reason so we know what's happening on the ground.
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