Gujarat Police readies multi-layer security plan for NEET-UG retest across centres
Gandhinagar, June 20
With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate 2026 examination scheduled to be held across the country on Sunday, the Gujarat Police has said on Saturday that it is fully prepared to ensure the examination is conducted in a peaceful and secure environment, with stringent security arrangements covering every stage of the process from question paper movement to answer sheet collection.
Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Makrand Chauhan said the police department is working in continuous coordination with the Central government, the State Education Department, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other agencies to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.
"Arrangements have been made so that students are able to reach their examination centres on time using buses, railways or private transport without any disruption," he added.
According to the IGP, strict security protocols have been put in place for the transportation of question papers to examination centres, distribution to candidates, and the reverse movement of answer sheets after the examination is completed.
"Special attention has been given to maintaining the integrity of the examination process at every stage," he said.
At examination centres, proper checking of candidates will be conducted to ensure compliance with examination rules, and entry into examination halls will be strictly regulated to maintain punctuality and discipline.
Special instructions have been issued to prevent malpractices, including the use of dummy candidates or any other unfair means.
The Cyber Centre of Excellence will carry out continuous monitoring during the examination to prevent the spread of misleading information, rumours or fake alerts on social media platforms and messaging applications.
Authorities have also strengthened surveillance to ensure that no attempt is made to disrupt the examination process through digital platforms.
Police units across the state have been instructed to manage crowd control outside examination centres, with specific guidelines issued to avoid congestion caused by parents and accompanying persons.
The arrangements are aimed at ensuring smooth movement around centres and preventing unnecessary gatherings.
The NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted in a single shift in pen-and-paper mode, with examination timings from 2 to 5:15 p.m., covering hundreds of cities across India and abroad under NTA supervision.
The examination is one of the country's largest medical entrance tests, used for admissions to undergraduate medical and dental courses.
Security arrangements across several states have also been intensified in view of past incidents of malpractice concerns, with authorities focusing on secure transport of examination materials, monitoring of sensitive locations near centres, and enhanced coordination between police and examination agencies to maintain exam integrity.
Gujarat Police officials said all law and order preparations have been completed at the state level, and that the examination is expected to be conducted in a transparent, secure and disruption-free manner.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some real action! 🎯 The Cyber Centre monitoring is a smart move - too many fake rumours on social media before exams create unnecessary panic among students. Let's hope the arrangements remain smooth till the end.
While security is important, I hope the checking process doesn't become so strict that students reach late to their centres. In past years, we've seen long queues causing delays. Let's hope they manage crowd control efficiently, especially outside centres.
As a parent of a NEET aspirant, this is reassuring news. The single-shift pen-and-paper format is also a good choice - reduces confusion. Just hope the transport arrangements for question papers are watertight. One small mistake and the whole exam could be compromised. 🤞
Honestly, I'm tired of these 'security plans' every year. They always say the same thing but we still hear about leaks. What Gujarat Police needs to focus on is internal vigilance - sometimes the leak happens from inside the system, not just outside. Actions speak louder than press releases.
Great that they're coordinating with railways and bus services to help students reach on time. Many of us from rural Gujarat have to travel far for centres. Just wish the government would also provide free transport like some states do. Still, kudos to the police for thinking holistically. 👏
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