Key facts
- The NEET (UG) re-examination is scheduled for June 21.
- The original NEET exam was cancelled due to alleged irregularities.
- Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed state preparedness for the re-exam.
- The Telegram app is temporarily blocked in India until June 22, 2026.
- The message-editing feature of Telegram has been disabled.
- The Indian Army is involved in transporting NEET question papers.
- Question papers are flown from Delhi to Madurai, then by helicopter to Tirunelveli.
- Military-grade security and AI face recognition are being used for the retest.
- K Annamalai criticized the security measures for increasing candidate pressure.
India is undertaking extensive security preparations for the NEET (UG) re-examination, set to take place on June 21. This re-test follows the cancellation of the original exam due to alleged irregularities. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has personally reviewed the preparedness of various states, with a particular focus on ensuring student convenience, maintaining robust security, and upholding the integrity of the examination process.
As part of these enhanced measures, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a directive to temporarily block the Telegram app across India. This block is effective until June 22, 2026, and is intended to prevent any potential fraud or cheating related to the NEET re-test. Additionally, the message-editing feature of Telegram has been disabled.