Pradhan Urges States to Ensure Safe NEET Re-Exam
Education Minister asks states to provide heatwave relief measures and transport support for students
- NEET (UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026
- Dharmendra Pradhan writes to CMs, LGs and Administrators
- States asked to ensure water, cooling and clean facilities at centres
- Government stresses fair, transparent and student-friendly examination process
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 25th May: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written to Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators across the country seeking cooperation for the smooth and secure conduct of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21.
In his letter, the minister urged states and Union Territories to ensure all necessary arrangements at examination centres, particularly in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions across several parts of the country.
Pradhan requested state governments to direct district authorities as well as schools, colleges and universities hosting the examination to provide essential facilities for students.
These include safe drinking water, adequate seating arrangements, functional fans and coolers, clean washrooms, shaded waiting areas, uninterrupted electricity supply and portable toilets wherever required.
“In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, I request you to kindly issue appropriate instructions to the District Authorities and all schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions hosting the examination in your State/UT to ensure the availability of essential basic amenities for the convenience of candidates,” the minister stated in his communication.
The Union Minister also emphasised the importance of student welfare and urged states to ensure adequate transportation arrangements for candidates appearing in the examination on June 21.
Pradhan expressed confidence that all states would extend full support to ensure that the NEET (UG) re-examination is conducted in a smooth, transparent and fair manner.
The NEET (UG) examination is one of the country’s largest entrance tests for undergraduate medical admissions.
