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India Tightens Security for NEET-UG Exam with Multi-Layered Measures

The Ministry of Education implements robust protocols, including police escorts and monitoring of coaching centers, to ensure the integrity of the May 4 medical entrance exam.

The Ministry has been working on a fool-proof plan following alleged irregularities in last year's exam, including paper leaks, which put the exam integrity under scanner.
NEET-UG security tightened: Police escort, multi-layered frisking on exam day

Overview

  • The NEET-UG exam, scheduled for May 4, will take place across 550 cities and over 5,000 centers in India.
  • Confidential exam materials such as question papers and OMR sheets will be transported under full police escort to prevent leaks.
  • Multi-layered frisking by district police, alongside NTA-designated security, will be conducted at examination centers.
  • Coaching centers and digital platforms are being closely monitored to thwart organized cheating networks.
  • District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and Duty Magistrates are conducting inspections and overseeing preparations to ensure fair conduct.