Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan reviews NEET re-examination preparedness with DG, NTA
New Delhi, June 12
Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on Friday reviewed the preparedness for the NEET re-examination in a meeting with the Director General, National Testing Agency.
During the review, the Cabinet Secretary emphasised the need for ensuring a smooth, transparent and secure conduct of the re-examination through close coordination among all concerned stakeholders. The NEET re-examination is scheduled to be held on June 21, according to an official release from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
The Cabinet Secretary stated that "The Central Government, State Governments and District administration are working together in close coordination, to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination. The full might and weight of the law will fall on any person trying in any manner to distort, disrupt or tamper with the integrity or smooth conduct of the re-examination."
Somanathan reviewed the arrangements with the Secretaries of the Central Government and relevant agencies on 1st June 2026. Subsequently, on June 4, he also held a review meeting with the Chief Secretaries of the State Governments to assess the preparedness and progress of the arrangements.
These meetings are aimed at ensuring effective coordination, strengthening preparedness and maintaining the integrity and credibility of the NEET re-examination process.
NEET-UG 2026 has been rescheduled for June 21, following allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its probe and has made multiple arrests, while protests by student groups have intensified in several parts of the country.
Earlier, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination during a meeting with officials at the National Testing Agency (NTA) headquarters ahead of the re-test.
Addressing reporters after the meeting, Pradhan confirmed that the government has activated a high-level framework to ensure the entire process is conducted with absolute transparency.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see multi-agency coordination including state governments and district administrations. But honestly, the real test is on June 21—will the CBI probe yield results before then? Students need assurance that their hard work won't be sabotaged by corrupt elements again. Full support for strict action against paper leak culprits!
I appreciate the high-level framework Dharmendra Pradhan mentioned, but why was this not in place for the original exam in May? Lakhs of aspirants wasted months preparing, only for the government to cancel and reschedule. The system needs structural reforms—not emergency meetings after a crisis. Still, hope for the best this time.
Watching from abroad, this feels like deja vu. India's competitive exams have recurring integrity issues. The CBI arrests are encouraging, but the government must implement biometric verification, real-time surveillance, and tamper-proof question paper distribution. Glad to see the Cabinet Secretary's personal involvement—that signals accountability at the highest level.
As a NEET aspirant's sister, I've seen the stress firsthand. The government's promise of "full might of law" is reassuring, but students also need mental health support—many are dealing with anxiety, depression and financial strain due to this chaos. Transparency in the re-examination is non-negotiable, but so is compassion for affected students. 🤞
Strong words from the Cabinet Secretary about culprits facing the law—that's exactly what's needed. But I hope the government also investigates how the original paper leak happened despite NTA's security protocols. Was it internal negligence or external hacking? Either way, the re-examination needs foolproof digital security. Students deserve a fair chance!