NEET-UG re-exam concludes in Gujarat; students report mixed difficulty across papers
Ahmedabad, June 21
Following the completion of the NEET-UG re-examination held across Gujarat on Sunday, candidates reported a mixed response to the question paper, particularly in Physics and Chemistry, while also noting orderly arrangements at examination centres.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the national-level entrance examination for undergraduate medical and allied health science courses in India.
The test is held in pen-and-paper mode and consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
It is conducted in a single shift across the country under standardised conditions, with strict entry protocols, biometric verification, frisking, and surveillance systems, including CCTV monitoring and other security arrangements to ensure fairness and prevent malpractice.
The re-examination was conducted amid heightened security measures following concerns linked to the earlier examination cycle, with authorities implementing enhanced monitoring and logistical arrangements across states, including Gujarat.
According to officials and state-level coordination updates, Gujarat Police and district administrations had reviewed preparations in advance to ensure smooth conduct of the examination, with arrangements including secure transport of question papers, surveillance at centres, and traffic management around venues.
After the exam concluded, aspirants across the state shared their impressions of the paper's difficulty and centre arrangements.
In Rajkot, candidates said Biology was comparatively easier, while Physics and Chemistry were more challenging.
A candidate said, "Biology was easy. The paper was a little tough, especially Physics and Chemistry. The arrangement inside was very good. Water was provided at regular intervals, about every hour. It was a good arrangement."
In Ahmedabad, aspirants described the paper as moderately tough but manageable with preparation.
One candidate said, "This paper was better than the last time. We had revised the syllabus more thoroughly this time. Compared to last time, it was a bit tough, but not very difficult."
In Surat, candidates felt the second attempt of the examination was comparatively more difficult than the first.
A candidate said, "The paper was fine, but as compared to the first time, the paper was quite hard the second time."
Across centres, the examination concluded within the scheduled time window of 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., with candidates completing the paper under the prescribed time limits, as per the NTA schedule and reporting pattern for the re-test cycle.
The NEET-UG examination continues to remain one of the country's largest competitive entrance tests, drawing lakhs of aspirants each year for admission to medical and allied courses across India, with standardised procedures applied uniformly across all examination centres.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Physics and Chemistry have always been the tough ones in NEET. Biology is memorisation, but those two subjects test real understanding. Good that students found Biology easier—at least some section gave them confidence. 
"Better than last time" is not a good standard. Every exam should be fair and consistent. Why are students in Surat saying it was harder the second time? Someone is not standardising here.
As a parent, I'm just relieved the re-exam went smoothly. My daughter was so stressed about the security checks. These kids work so hard, they deserve a clean process. Hoping for good results now.
It's good that the police and administration were prepared. But why does it take a controversy to get these basic arrangements right? Every year lakhs of students write this exam, and still there are issues. Hope this is a step towards better conduct.
These re-exams are a waste of time and money for everyone. The government should focus on preventing leaks in the first place instead of conducting these rushed second attempts. But all the best to the students who had to go through this.
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