CS reviews preparations for NEET (UG) re-examination

Srinagar, Jun 5: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review and finalize foolproof arrangements for the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the NEET (UG) re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21, 2026, across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Director General, National Testing Agency (NTA); Principal Secretary, Home; ADGP, Law & Order; Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department; Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; IGP Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Director, School Education, Jammu/Kashmir, besides other senior officers.
Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police from all districts participated through video conferencing.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary underscored the need for meticulous planning and seamless coordination among all stakeholder departments to ensure the examination is conducted in a fair, transparent and secure manner. He directed the concerned authorities to prepare a comprehensive checklist of all arrangements and activities required for the successful conduct of the examination.
Emphasising accountability at the district level, Dulloo instructed the Deputy Commissioners to personally supervise the preparations in their respective districts in close coordination with the Police Department and the NTA-designated City Coordinators. He stressed that examination centres should, as far as possible, be established in government educational institutions and be thoroughly inspected well in advance of the examination date.
The Chief Secretary further directed the district administrations to ensure the availability and functionality of CCTV surveillance systems, mobile jammers, uninterrupted power supply with backup arrangements, drinking water facilities and other essential amenities at every examination centre.
He also reviewed district-wise preparedness and sought detailed inputs from the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners regarding the number of examination centres, candidates appearing and the arrangements being put in place within their jurisdictions.
Earlier, Director General, NTA, Abhishek Singh, briefed the meeting about the comprehensive and technology-driven measures being adopted to ensure the conduct of the examination in an exceptionally fair, transparent and efficient manner.
He stressed the need to effectively curb rumour-mongering on social media and other platforms, directing the concerned authorities to take proactive measures against the dissemination of any misleading or unverified information that could adversely impact the interests and morale of the aspirants
The DG further informed that the inspection of all examination centres is scheduled to be completed by June 14. He also highlighted the constitution of State Level Coordination Committees (SLCCs) headed by senior officers and District Level Coordination Committees under the respective District Magistrates for effective monitoring and coordination.
Singh also revealed that question papers would be airlifted to the designated examination cities and answer sheets transported after the examination with the support of the Indian Air Force to maintain the highest standards of security and confidentiality. He added that mock drills would be conducted on June 20, a day before the examination, to assess preparedness and ensure smooth conduct of the examination.
The meeting was informed that each examination centre would be assigned a Magistrate by the district administration and a designated police officer for close monitoring. Flying squads would undertake surprise inspections, particularly at sensitive centres, while independent observers deployed by the NTA would also oversee the conduct of the examination.
It was further informed that all centres would be equipped with biometric verification teams, CCTV surveillance systems, mobile jammers, seating plans, generator sets and other necessary infrastructure. Adequate arrangements, including orientation of invigilators, establishment of frisking kiosks, candidate enclosures and verification desks, would also be put in place to ensure a secure, transparent and hassle-free examination process across the Union Territory.
The Chief Secretary reiterated that all departments must work in close coordination to uphold the integrity of the examination process and provide a conducive environment for candidates appearing in the prestigious national-level examination.