From CCTV surveillance to jammers, Tripura gears up for NEET-UG re-examination
Agartala, May 29
The Higher Education Department of Tripura, in coordination with the National Testing Agency, state police, and other concerned agencies, has made all necessary arrangements for the smooth, secure, transparent, and fair conduct of the re-conduct of NEET-UG 2026 examination scheduled to be held on June 21 in the state.
As per the guidelines of the NTA, the State Level Coordination Committee (SLCC) and District Level Coordination Committees (DLCCs) were constituted for effective monitoring and coordination of examination-related activities.
The Special Secretary, Higher Education Department, is functioning as the State Nodal Officer for NEET-UG 2026, while the respective District Magistrates are supervising district-level arrangements, a release said.
Approximately 4,500 candidates are expected to appear in West Tripura District, and around 200 candidates in Dhalai District.
Extensive security and administrative measures have been put in place, including deployment of police personnel at all examination centres, multi-stage frisking of candidates, CCTV surveillance, monitoring by NTA-appointed observers and flying squads, installation of jammers, and secure transportation and handling of confidential examination materials.
Nodal officers will be designated by the respective state administrations at each centre to provide additional logistics support.
The District Administration, Police Department, NIC, Centre Superintendents, and NTA officials are working in close coordination to ensure the uninterrupted conduct of the examination.
Candidates have been advised to report at their respective examination centres well before the reporting time mentioned in the NTA-documents/Admit Card and to strictly follow all Instructions issued by the NTA. Guardians have also been requested to cooperate with the administration and avoid crowding near examination centres.
NEET-UG held on May 3 was cancelled following "paper leak" allegations and the exam is being held again all over the country on June 21. CBI is probing the paper leak and has made several arrests.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Sir, this is good but why did it take a CBI investigation and nationwide re-exam to wake up the system? The original NEET had 2000 centres across India but all these measures should already be standard. At least the students who suffered anxiety now have some confidence in the process. Government should reward them with extra time or something. 😤
As a medical aspirant from a small town, I've always felt rural centres have less scrutiny. But this time, the jammers and observers are giving me hope. Please ensure the 200 students in Dhalai get same security as the 4500 in Agartala. Every future doctor matters. Also, request parents not to crowd outside centres - it creates more chaos.❤️
Impressive logistical coordination between NTA, local police and NIC. The multi-stage frisking might feel invasive but it's necessary after the massive paper leak. My only concern is whether the candidates will have enough time to report with all these security checks. They should keep the reporting time slightly flexible or add more help desks at centres. Common sense, folks!
Living in Tripura, I know how difficult it is to arrange such big events in areas with limited infrastructure. But I'm genuinely happy to see the state government taking accountability. The District Magistrates supervising personally shows this is being taken seriously. Still, a word of caution: don't let these measures create a police state atmosphere around exam centres. Students need calm minds, not panic. Sending positive energy to all 4700 candidates! 🌟
CBI should now investigate how the leak happened in the first place. These j
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