NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reviewed preparations for the forthcoming NEET-UG re-examination, scheduled top be held on June 21 and directed officials to ensure its conduct in a “secure, seamless and foolproof manner” under strict security protocols.
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Chairing the review meeting, Pradhan stressed that all gaps identified in the earlier examination process must be comprehensively addressed and eliminated to ensure complete integrity and transparency in the conduct of the examination.
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The Minister emphasised that the Re-NEET examination must be conducted in a secure, seamless and foolproof 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.
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.
A high-level review meeting chaired by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was held today to assess preparations for the forthcoming NEET (UG) Re-Examination. Stressing the need for complete integrity and transparency in the conduct of the examination, Shri Pradhan… pic.twitter.com/6yiiHC2eYA
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (Undergraduate) held on May 3 amid allegations of irregularities.
Pradhan earlier announced that the medical entrance exam would be computer-based from next year onwards in view of irregularities linked to it.
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