The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses was conducted today amid tight security arrangements. In a statement, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said that more than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the re-examination at 5,440 centres across India and 14 centres abroad. The examination was conducted in 13 languages, including Hindi and English.
The NTA said that extensive arrangements were made for all candidates, including more than ten thousand Persons with Disabilities. Special arrangements were also put in place for around 81 candidates with medical conditions, including a student who had been involved in a road accident and another undergoing chemotherapy.
Aadhaar-based biometric and facial authentication, CCTV surveillance, signal jammers, and two-layer frisking with the support of State Police were implemented at all examination centres. Command and control centres for CCTV monitoring were established at the NTA headquarters, the Ministry of Education, 34 Centrally Funded Institutions under the Department of Higher Education, as well as in every State and at District Collectorates.
The NTA said the examination was conducted with support of Central Armed Police Forces, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Department of Posts, the Indian Air Force, and the Ministry of Home Affairs, among others. Several State Governments also made arrangements for students and parents, including the provision of shade, drinking water, food, ambulances, and standby medical facilities at examination centres.
Around seven lakh officials, including police personnel, observers, and examination staff, were mobilised across the country to conduct the examination, which was completed in a record 37 days.
