Madhya Pradesh gears up for NEET-UG 2026; CM directs officials to ensure 'zero-error' conduct of exam
Bhopal, June 16
With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test 2026 scheduled to be held on June 21, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday reviewed the state's preparedness and directed government officials to ensure a "transparent, secure and error-free conduct" of the examination across all examination centres.
Chairing a high-level review meeting via video conference from the Mantralaya, the Chief Minister said the credibility of a national-level examination depends on meticulous planning and flawless execution.
"NEET is a national-level examination. All preparations must be completed in advance and the examination should be conducted with complete transparency. There should be no lapses or errors at any stage," Chief Minister Yadav said in statement.
The examination will be conducted at 283 centres spread across 30 districts of the state, with Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur accounting for the largest number of centres.
The examination will be held from 2 to 5:15 p.m. on June 21 in pen-and-paper mode.
Against the backdrop of heightened scrutiny of competitive examinations in recent years, the Chief Minister directed government officials to strengthen security arrangements and ensure that biometric verification systems, CCTV cameras and jammers are installed at all examination centres by June 19.
He also ordered trial runs of the equipment a day before the examination.
The review meeting paid special attention to Jabalpur, where President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit on the same day.
Chief Minister Yadav instructed district administration and police officials to formulate a detailed traffic management plan to ensure that candidates reach their examination centres without delays.
He also noted that the International Yoga Day programmes would coincide with the examination and said administrative arrangements should be made to prevent any disruption to students.
"No candidate should suffer because of transportation or traffic-related issues. If required, administrative and police officials should assist students in reaching examination centres through available government resources," the Chief Minister said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The timing with President Murmu's visit in Jabalpur and International Yoga Day on the same day is tricky. But the CM's directive to help students with transport if needed is thoughtful. Let's hope the additional security doesn't cause more stress for students already nervous about the exam.
Zero-error is a noble goal, but with 283 centres across 30 districts, won't there always be some glitches? I hope the 'zero-error' talk doesn't become a performance for cameras. Students just need a fair exam, not a political spectacle.
As someone who wrote NEET in 2022, I can say the stress is unreal. Glad the CM is focusing on candidates not suffering due to transport. But I'm sceptical about 'government resources' being enough for thousands of students. Let's see how this plays out on June 21.
The old pen-and-paper format seems outdated in 2025, but I guess it's still the norm here. The CM's attention to detail—from biometrics to traffic plans—is commendable. However, the real test will be whether all 283 centres actually have functional jammers and CCTV on exam day. 🤞
Respect to CM Yadav for reviewing this personally. But 'zero-error' is an overpromise—human error happens. Let's aim for 'minimal error' and focus on quick redressal of any issues. My cousin is writing NEET from Indore, and he's more worried about the invigilators being strict than the paper leaking.
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