NEET UG re-exam today for 22.79 lakh students; NTA issues guidelines

NEW DELHI: The NEET UG re-examination for more than 22 lakh students will be held today from 2 pm to 5.15 pm. An additional 15 minutes has been given to candidates. Students with disabilities can write the exam until 6.20 pm. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked students not to believe rumours and to remain calm while appearing for the exam.

The exam held on May 3 was cancelled following a question paper leak. The question papers will be brought to the examination centres today from bank lockers under the security of central forces and police. A total of 6,669 invigilators have been appointed. More than 2 lakh officials, including police personnel, have been deployed for security arrangements. A mock drill was conducted yesterday. All medical colleges will remain open today. The decision was taken after medical students were also found involved in the question paper leak case. A final review meeting was held under the leadership of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

New admit card mandatory

1. Candidates must report at the exam centre between 11 am and 1.30 pm. No entry will be allowed after that.
2. Mobile phones, watches, wallets, and food packets are not allowed inside the centre.
3. A new admit card is mandatory.
4. Candidates must carry a photo identity proof.
5. Two passport-size photographs must be brought.
6. Transparent water bottles are allowed.
7. Diabetic students can carry their medicines.

• Candidates: 22.79 lakh
• Exam centres: More than 5,000
• Locations: 551 cities across India and 14 centres abroad