The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination was conducted on Sunday across centres in India and abroad under heightened security arrangements, even as several aspirants faced difficulties reaching examination venues due to weather and transport-related disruptions.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is holding the re-test following the cancellation of the earlier May 3 examination amid an investigation into an alleged question paper leak. The examination began at 2 pm and concluded at 5.15 pm, with additional 15 minutes.
Across the country, students and their families reported commuting challenges. In Bhopal, two candidates were denied entry after arriving late following an accident en route to the centre, according to a family member.
In Kolkata and adjoining areas, heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging and traffic disruption, complicating travel for several aspirants heading to examination centres.
In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) deployed special bus services to assist candidates amid an ongoing employees’ strike. Nearly 180 bus trips were arranged across 24 routes to facilitate movement to 63 examination centres in the city.
Officials said around 79,400 candidates appeared for the re-test at 211 centres in Gujarat alone, with drones and additional police personnel deployed to ensure smooth conduct of the examination. Similar security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance and electronic jammers, were in place across the country.
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In Delhi and several other states, arrangements such as drinking water and refreshments were made for parents and guardians waiting outside examination centres.
Some candidates described the exam environment as stricter than previous attempts. “A lot has happened over the past one month. I have revised as much as I could, and now I just want to write the exam,” said Kishan, a candidate in Delhi.
Another candidate, Sonia, said security measures had improved compared to the earlier test, adding that better arrangements might have prevented irregularities in the first exam.
In Odisha, candidate Parthasarathi Raut expressed hope of securing a medical seat, while in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, a candidate alleged initial denial of entry due to attire concerns before being allowed to appear.
The NTA later clarified that the candidate in question was permitted to enter the examination centre.
The examination was conducted across 5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 centres abroad, with over 95,000 rooms under CCTV surveillance and more than 51,000 jammers deployed to prevent malpractice.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear for the examination without fear or anxiety, expressing confidence in the examination system and administrative arrangements.
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