New Delhi, June 20: A nationwide mock drill was conducted across the country on Saturday on the eve of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as part of efforts to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the medical entrance test, officials said.
In a statement, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said it has put in place “comprehensive arrangements” to ensure a “fair, secure and candidate-friendly” conduct of re-examination.
More than 22.79 lakh medical aspirants will appear for the re-examination on Sunday, nearly seven weeks after the original test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak that triggered nationwide outrage, political sparring and legal challenges.
The re-examination will be held from 2 pm to 5.15 pm across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time will be allowed to write the examination till 6.20 pm. Candidates have been asked to report to their examination centres between 11 am and 1.30 pm. (PTI)
