Dharmendra Pradhan chairs high-level review meeting on NEET (UG) re-exams

PT News New Delhi, May 19

A high-level review meeting chaired by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was held on Tuesday, to assess preparations for the forthcoming NEET (UG) re-examination. The exam is set to be held on June 21 from 2 pm-5.15 pm. Stressing the need for complete integrity and transparency in the conduct of the examination, the minister directed that all gaps identified in the earlier examination process must be comprehensively addressed and eliminat-

ed. He emphasised that the examination must be conducted in a secure, seamless and fool proof manner under stringent security protocols. Directions were also issued to hold coordination meetings with district magistrates and superintendents of police across states, to ensure robust monitoring and effective implementation of examination arrangements. While underscoring that vigilance and security at examination centres must remain uncompromised, Pradhan also instructed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for students, including transportation, drinking water and other essential facilities.