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Updated on: June 21, 2026 9:57:34 AM IST
NEET UG re-exam LIVE updates: Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination centers from 11 am, while last entry will be allowed till 1.30 pm. No candidate will be allowed to enter after that time. NTA also said that pens will be provided at the centres.
Police personnel and center management also conducted a mock exercise to assess their readiness and enhance security measures before the exam in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
NEET UG Retest Live Updates: Over 22 lakh aspirants are scheduled to appear for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) saying it has put in place extensive security and monitoring measures to ensure the examination is conducted smoothly and fairly across the country.
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The retest comes weeks after the original NEET-UG exam, conducted on May 3, was canceled following allegations of a paper leak. The controversy sparked widespread protests, legal challenges and demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
On the eve of the exam, the NTA said it had made “comprehensive arrangements” to conduct the test that was “fair, safe and convenient for candidates”.
Entry dates
1. Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination centers from 11 am, while the last entry will be allowed until 1.30 pm. No candidate will be allowed to enter after that time.
2. NTA also said that pens will be provided at the centres.
3. To help candidates cope with summer conditions and the stress of exam day, the centers are equipped with drinking water facilities, oral rehydration salts, ambulances, and shaded waiting areas for parents.
4. Each exam room will have a wall clock, and candidates will be provided with additional work pages. Special provisions have also been made for left-handed candidates.
5. The screening period has been extended to compensate for the time spent on entry and verification procedures.
Security arrangements are in place
The testing will be conducted at 5,440 centers across 551 cities in India and 14 centers abroad. Candidates will take the test in English and 12 Indian languages.
According to the NTA, the scale of the arrangements is unprecedented. The re-exam will be held in more than 95,000 exam rooms, all of which are equipped with surveillance cameras. A total of 1,38,560 CCTV cameras have been installed, with live feed monitoring at the national, state and ministry levels.
The agency also deployed 51,311 jamming devices to prevent electronic malpractices. Of these, 17,054 were supplied by Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and 34,257 by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Strict verification and monitoring
NTA said 38,795 personnel have been deployed for inspection and 48,448 personnel for biometric verification across the centres. The biometric verification workforce has been doubled and equipped with facial verification systems to ensure comprehensive screenings while reducing waiting time for candidates.
Each examination room will have two invigilators, while each center will be supported by more than 10 additional examination staff.
The center’s systems administrator has also been deployed at each exam location to monitor CCTV feeds and address technical issues in real time.
To supervise the proceedings, around 6,700 invigilators have been deployed at the examination centres, while more than 100 virtual invigilators will monitor the CCTV footage centrally. AI-based tools are also being used to analyze surveillance footage and report suspicious activities, NTA said.
NTA warns against rumours
Amid continuing concerns over the integrity of the exam, the NTA said it is closely monitoring social media platforms and taking action against those spreading rumours or making allegations of fraudulent paper leaking.
Appealing to all stakeholders to cooperate, the NTA said efforts are focused on ensuring that over 22 lakh aspirants “can appear for the examination in a calm, safe and supportive environment”.
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June 21, 2026 at 9:57:33 am
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NEET UG Re-Exam Live Updates: Security personnel have been deployed at the exam center in Anantnag
NEET UG Re-Examination Live Updates: Security personnel arrived at the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination center at Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning as authorities strengthened arrangements ahead of the exam.
The deployment comes as the National Testing Agency (NTA) has put in place extensive security measures across the country for the retest, including CCTV monitoring, jamming devices, biometric verification and additional security staff at exam centres.
June 21, 2026 at 9:51:53 am
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NEET UG Retest Live Updates: NTA deploys over 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras and 51,000 jammers
NEET UG Retest Live Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a massive security outfit for NEET-UG 2026 retest, with 1,38,560 CCTV cameras and 51,311 jammers spread across centers in India and abroad.
The arrangements were announced on the eve of the exam as the agency sought to reassure candidates in the wake of the controversy that led to the cancellation of the original exam.
June 21, 2026 at 9:36:26 am
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NEET UG Retest Live Updates: Entry starts at 11 am, gates close at 1.30 pm
NEET UG Re-Examination Live Updates: Candidates appearing for NEET-UG re-examination 2026 can start entering their allotted centers from 11 am on Sunday. Only the last entry will be allowed until 1.30pm, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said.
No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination center after 1:30 pm under any circumstances. Aspirants have been advised to leave early for their stations, take into account traffic delays and complete the verification process well before the deadline.
NTA has also asked candidates to carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport size photographs for verification.
June 21, 2026 at 9:26:19 am
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NEET UG re-exam Live Updates: NTA issues last minute tips for candidates
NEET UG Re-Examination Live Updates: Hours before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory to candidates, urging them to remain calm and reach their centers on time.
“All the best to every NEET (UG) 2026 candidate!” The agency said: “This is the day you have prepared for. Stay calm, believe in yourself, and do your best – you have deserved this moment.”
The National Training Authority reminded candidates that entry to the examination centers will begin at 11 a.m., while the last entry will be allowed until 1.30 p.m. No candidates will be allowed to enter after the deadline.
Candidates are advised to carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport size photographs. The agency also asked aspirants not to bring any prohibited items to the examination centre, stay hydrated, mind traffic delays and arrive early.
“You’ve got this. We’ve got your back!” NTA said in its message to students.
June 21, 2026 at 9:23:22 am
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NEET UG Exam Live Updates: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s message to NEET candidates
NEET UG re-exam live updates: Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear for the exam without fear and expressed confidence in the arrangements made for the exam.
“NEET-UG will be re-examined today. I have complete confidence in NTA, all state governments, district administrations, Indian education sector and especially in India’s students,” Pradhan said.
With nearly 22,000 candidates preparing to take the exam, he asked the students to “sit without fear and without worry” and said they would “definitely do well.”
The Minister also appealed to the public and said: It is in the political interest not to create a state of uncertainty regarding the examination process. “Please do not jeopardize the future of India’s new generation. No one should make fun of them. Let us not do anything that will affect the mental health of children,” he said.
Pradhan added that the government will not allow any disruption to the academic future of students and said that the pending CBSE reassessment, reassessment and revalidation results will be published soon.
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