Ahead of the NEET-UG retest on June 21, authorities will conduct a nationwide mock drill with over 2.5 lakh security personnel. Examination centres will follow three-tier security, with CCTV monitoring and paramilitary forces securing exam materials.
Ahead of NEET re-test, NTA announces nationwide security drill on Saturday (Photo/PTI File)
New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026 19:22 IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday as part of the preparations to ensure the NEET UG 2026 re-exam is conducted smoothly and securely.
The mock drill will begin at 9 AM and continue until late evening. More than 2.5 lakh security personnel are expected to participate in the exercise across the country.
All examination centres have already been handed over to the National Testing Agency (NTA). On the day of the examination, the centres will operate under a three-tier security system to prevent any irregularities.
According to officials, paramilitary forces will be responsible for the custody and security of question papers and answer booklets. More than 5,000 examination centres across the country will be monitored through CCTV surveillance and security personnel deployed.
The nationwide mock drill is aimed at assessing preparedness, coordination among agencies, and the effectiveness of security measures ahead of the examination.
NTA ON NEET UG 2026 RE-TEST BOOKLET VIDEO
In other news, NTA has said that the video circulating on social media claiming to show a NEET UG 2026 re-examination is fake.
In a statement shared on social media, NTA has retweeted a PIB tweet and has clarified that the packet shown in the video does not contain the mandatory OMR Answer Sheet that is provided along with the official NEET (UG) examination booklet. The agency also pointed out several inconsistencies in the video, raising doubts about its authenticity.
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutions across the country to remain on high alert and avoid granting leave to students on June 20 and June 21, except in exceptional cases.
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Jun 19, 2026 18:56 IST
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