NTA to Conduct Mock Drill on June 20 Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Exam
The drill will test security, logistics and communications for 22.79 lakh candidates after the original exam was cancelled over paper-leak allegations.
- The National Testing Agency will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday, June 20, 2026, ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026.
- Officials cancelled the original May 3 NEET-UG exam on May 12 following allegations of a paper leak that The Central Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating.
- Over 2 lakh personnel, including police and administration officials, have been mobilized across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, with 6,669 observers deployed for independent oversight.
- Legitimate communications from the agency originate from the official sender ID "NICPEP," as the NTA sends reminders via SMS, email, and WhatsApp while cautioning against fraudulent messages.
- Conducted from 2 pm to 5.15 pm, the test includes compensatory time for PwD candidates until 6.20 pm, with district administrations and police tasked with securely transporting confidential materials.
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Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 exam, the NTA conducted mock drills at exam centers across the country to test security and security arrangements. Following recent controversies, the agency is keen to avoid any lapses this time. Question paper security, CCTV surveillance, biometric verification, and technical arrangements were all reviewed. Millions of students appearing for the exam are now closely monitoring the exam day arrangements.
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Approximately 15,000 paramilitary personnel were assigned for secure logistics. Additionally, authorities blocked Telegram to mitigate examination fraud, ensuring the re-test on June 21 is conducted smoothly.
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