NEET-UG 2026 re-exam conducted across 5,440 centres with support of 7 lakh officials: NTA
New Delhi, June 21
More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET 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 National Testing Agency 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.
To strengthen security and transparency, Aadhaar-based biometric and face authentication, CCTV monitoring, signal jammers and two-layer frisking with support from State Police were implemented at examination centres. Command and control centres for CCTV monitoring were established at the NTA headquarters, the Ministry of Education, 34 Centrally Funded Institutions under the Department of Higher Education, all States and District Collectorates.
The examination process received support from several agencies, including the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Posts, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and banking partners such as SBI, Canara Bank, PNB and UCO Bank, along with State Governments and other stakeholders.
The NTA also highlighted the role of State Governments in facilitating the examination by arranging shade, drinking water and food for candidates and parents at centres, keeping ambulances and medical facilities on standby, and in many cases providing free transportation for candidates on exam day.
According to the agency, nearly seven lakh officials, including police personnel, observers and examination staff, were mobilised across the country to conduct the examination, which was organised within a record 37 days.
The NTA further expressed gratitude to experts from academic institutions across India who contributed their time and expertise towards preparing multiple sets of question papers for the examination.
— ANI
Reader Comments
That's really impressive coordination by the NTA! Special care for 10,000+ disabled students and 81 with medical conditions shows human touch. The child recovering from a road accident and the one on chemo are truly inspiring stories. This is the India we want to see—organized, secure, and compassionate. Great job! 💯
While the scale is massive, I'm wondering about the cost. Seven lakh officials? In a country where we still lack teachers in government schools, this seems like overkill. Also, why is a medical entrance exam requiring so many security layers? The focus should be on creating a fair test environment, not turning exam centres into military zones. Hope all students did well though.
The inclusion of multiple languages for the exam is a positive step. Many students in tier-2 and tier-3 cities struggle with English. Also, free transportation, water, and shade for parents shows empathy. But honestly, the pressure on these kids is insane. One exam decides their whole future? We need to rethink the system at a deeper level. Best wishes to all aspirants! 🌟
The collaboration between CAPF, MEA, IAF, banks, state governments shows that when India teams up, we can achieve anything. 37 days is indeed a record. But I hope the NTA also focuses on mental health support for students. These exams can be traumatic. My nephew was so anxious he couldn't sleep for a week. Anyway, sab ka wellwisher hu... all the best to every doctor-to-be! 🩺👨⚕️
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