GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA) have put in place extensive security measures for the NEET-UG 2026 retest, including isolating all personnel involved in preparing the question paper at a secure undisclosed location until the examination concludes on June 21.
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The NEET-UG 2026 retest is scheduled to be held on June 21 from 2 PM to 5.15 PM across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. The re-examination is being conducted after the original test was cancelled following the paper leak controversy.
According to media reports, individuals involved in setting, moderating and translating the question paper have been placed under strict communication restrictions. Mobile phones, laptops, smartwatches and other personal electronic devices have either been prohibited or subjected to stringent controls.
Internet access and contact with the outside world have also been severely restricted, with officials reportedly required to remain at a secure facility until the examination process is completed.
Authorities have implemented round-the-clock surveillance at the location, while access has been limited to authorised personnel. All movements within the facility are being documented as part of the enhanced security protocol.
Reports further indicate that every stage of the examination process, from question paper preparation and translation to moderation, printing, packaging, storage, transportation and distribution, is being subjected to heightened scrutiny.
To minimise the risk of information leaks, the process has reportedly been compartmentalised so that no single individual or group has access to the entire chain of operations.
The strengthened measures come amid a fresh wave of misinformation surrounding the June 21 retest. In recent days, several social media posts, Telegram channels and messaging groups have claimed that the NEET-UG re-examination question paper had already been leaked and was available for purchase.
The NTA has dismissed these claims, describing them as "false", "baseless" and "fraudulent". The agency has urged candidates and parents not to fall prey to misinformation and scam attempts circulating online.