Uttarakhand: Dehradun admin imposes section 163 of BNSS ahead of NEET-UG re-exam
Dehradun, June 20
The Dehradun administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in view of the re-conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 examination scheduled for June 21, with authorities stating that the move has been taken to ensure law and order and facilitate the peaceful conduct of the examination across the district.
According to an order issued by Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Krishna Kumar Mishra, preventive restrictions have been enforced in sensitive areas of Dehradun ahead of the examination day.
The administration has underlined that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to avoid any disruption during the conduct of the medical entrance test.
"Section 163 of BNSS has been imposed in Dehradun district. The restrictions are being enforced to maintain law and order in view of the NEET-UG 2026 re-conduct examination scheduled on June 21," the administration said in the directive.
It also noted, "The administration aims to ensure that the examination is conducted in a fair, smooth and peaceful manner across all centres."
Highlighting the preventive nature of the action, the directive mentioned, "Any attempt to disturb the examination process or create law and order issues will be dealt with strictly under the provisions of law."
Speaking to ANI, Dehradun Superintendent of Police (SP), Pramod Kumar, emphasised that the administration has made extensive security arrangements in view of the NEET-UG re-exam tomorrow.
"...We have made extensive security arrangements for it. For scot-duty to bring the paper, besides Police, CPMF (Central Paramilitary Force) will also be deployed. A Sub-Inspector level officer has been made the incharge for every centre...For the past 3-4 days, local PS incharges are visiting the centres and all arrangements are being checked. Our team is also in touch with centre incharges," SP Kumar said.
Meanwhile, administrative and security preparations have been intensified nationwide to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the high-stakes medical entrance examination.
The NTA has advised candidates to reach their examination centres between 11 am and 1:30 pm, noting that entry gates will close at 1:30 pm.
The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2 pm to 5:15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. More than 22.79 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the test on June 21.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Section 163 seems a bit heavy-handed for a medical exam, but I understand why they're doing it. The NEET mess has caused a lot of anxiety for lakhs of students. My cousin is appearing tomorrow and she's been on edge. Let's hope the administration also focuses on reducing stress for students, not just security. ✨
The article mentions 551 cities in India and 14 abroad—impressive scale. But the real challenge is preventing any last-minute issues like power cuts or transportation problems in remote areas. Hope local authorities have also coordinated with power departments for uninterrupted exams. Best of luck to all 22.79 lakh candidates!
Initially I was skeptical about another re-exam, but proper security measures like CPMF deployment and strict police in-charge appointments show they are serious this time. My only concern is the stress on students who've prepared for months. Hope the NTA keeps the question paper quality consistent and fair for all. 🤞
This Section 163 imposition sounds similar to what used to be Section 144. While I appreciate the intent to maintain order, I hope it doesn't lead to unnecessary harassment of students or their parents who will be accompanying them. The district administration should ensure that students with genuine needs—like latecomers due to traffic—are not penalized unfairly.
The timing of the re-exam (2 pm to 5:15 pm) seems odd—why not morning? Students from rural areas might find it difficult to travel in afternoon heat. Also, entry closing at 1:30 pm means 30 minutes buffer only. I hope the administration
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