Over 4,000 candidates appeared for NEET exam in Puducherry
Puducherry, May 4
Over 4,000 candidates appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test exam held at 9 centres in Puducherry. The exam began across the country at 2 PM on Sunday.
The maximum number of candidates appearing at the university was 960. 720 candidates appeared in the University of Technology, 480 in JIPMER Kendriya Vidyalaya School, 240 in Kalapattu Kendriya Vidyalaya School, 240 in Navodaya Vidyalaya School, 480 in Chinnatha Government Girls' School, 480 in Thiruvalluvar Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, 480 in Villiyanur Kannagi Government Girls' School, and 360 in Bharathidasan Government Girls' College.
Various restrictions were imposed in connection with the NEET exam, including that candidates should wear only light-coloured clothes with half sleeves, they were required to arrive at the examination centre early, restrictions against any electronic devices such as cell phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, calculators and smart watches in the examination room. Candidates were allowed in only after various checks.
Earlier in the day, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan conducted a visit to the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to assess the on-ground readiness for the NEET UG 2026 examination being held today.
During the visit, the Minister oversaw key operational aspects, including examination logistics, coordination with the centres, and monitoring systems put in place to conduct the test seamlessly across the country. Officials briefed him on measures taken to handle the large number of candidates and maintain discipline at examination venues.
The NEET UG 2026 examination is being conducted by the National Testing Agency for nearly 23 lakh registered candidates. The test is being held at centres across the country under strict protocols.
NEET UG continues to be one of the largest undergraduate entrance examinations in India. It serves as the gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical programmes across institutions in the country.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The half-sleeve rule and no electronics ban are strict but necessary. My cousin appeared today and said the checking was very thorough. Good to see NTA taking discipline seriously, but I wonder if the dress code is a bit too much for summer heat? Bhai, Puducherry is humid yaar!
Impressive logistics for 23 lakh candidates across India. As someone who studied medicine abroad, I appreciate how NEET standardizes admission. But I hope the government also invests in more medical colleges so competition isn't so cutthroat. Every year it's getting tougher.
All the best to everyone who wrote the exam today! 🌟 My sister was one of the candidates in JIPMER Kendriya Vidyalaya centre. She said the atmosphere was tense but fair. Just wish the government would reduce the syllabus load... students are breaking their backs over this.
Good to see Union Minister personally checking on NTA readiness. Transparency is key. However, I hope the government addresses concerns about rural students who travel long distances to centres. In places like Kalapattu, getting to a centre must have been tough.
NEET is the great equalizer in Indian medical education. Coming from a small town near Puducherry, I know how much this exam means for aspirants. My only criticism: why can't NTA provide more centres in rural areas? Students from interior villages still have to travel 50+ km.
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