NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Over 20 Lakh Candidates, 5,440 Centres – How NTA Pulled It Off

The National Testing Agency (NTA) today conducted the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad. Over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, which was held in 13 languages, including Hindi and English.

The examination was conducted under a multi-layer security framework, including Aadhaar-based biometric and facial authentication, CCTV surveillance, electronic jammers, and two-layer frisking with support from State Police.

CCTV monitoring was carried out through command-and-control centres at the NTA, Ministry of Education, 34 Centrally Funded Institutions, all States, and District Collectorates.

The conduct of the examination involved coordination among multiple agencies, including CAPF, Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Posts, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NIC under MeitY, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education, and banking partners SBI, Canara Bank, PNB, and UCO Bank, along with State Governments and other stakeholders.

Several State Governments provided logistical support such as drinking water, shade, food arrangements, medical facilities, ambulances, and free transport for candidates at examination centres.(UPDATED ON 21ST JUNE 2026)