Government strengthens security and student facilities ahead of NEET-U

Government strengthens security and student facilities ahead of NEET-UG re-test

NEW DELHI, (IANS): Union Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting with former
ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan to evaluate preparedness for the upcoming
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) re-examination
scheduled for June 21.

According to official statement, the meeting focused on
strengthening examination security and ensuring smooth conduct of one of the
country’s largest entrance examinations.

K. Radhakrishnan, who also leads the High-Powered
Steering Committee constituted to monitor the implementation of reforms in the
National Testing Agency (NTA), reviewed the arrangements.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Education and the
NTA were also present in the meeting.

he meeting was attended by the Secretary of Higher
Education Vineet Joshi, the NTA Director General Abhishek Singh, and other
senior representatives of the Ministry.

According to officials, during the review, the Director
General of the NTA presented details of additional security measures being
implemented to maintain transparency and credibility in the examination
process.

Officials discussed the enhancement of surveillance
systems, stricter monitoring mechanisms, and improved coordination at
examination centres to prevent irregularities.

Emphasising the importance of conducting a fair and
secure examination, Dharmendra Pradhan said that safeguarding the integrity of
the examination process remains the Union government’s top priority.

He also stressed that equal attention must be given to
providing adequate facilities and a student-friendly atmosphere at all
examination centres across the country.

The NEET-UG re-examination will be conducted at more than
5,400 examination centres spread across 550 cities nationwide.

According to officials, extensive preparations are being
put in place so as to ensure that students face no inconvenience during the
examination process.

Significantly, the review meeting comes amid increased
focus on examination reforms and transparency in national-level entrance tests.

Officials say the Ministry of Education and the NTA are
working closely to restore confidence among students and parents by
strengthening security protocols and improving operational efficiency.