The re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on Sunday amid tight security arrangements across the country. Many students who came out of the exam described the paper as mixed.
New Delhi: NEET-UG re-examination ended on Sunday. Many students who appeared for the exam described the paper as mixed, that is, easy for some and difficult for others. A candidate in New Delhi said that this time the Physics section was more tough and time consuming than last time.
What was the problem in Physics-Chemistry and Biology?
“The exam was okay. Physics was quite lengthy and a little more difficult than last time. Biology was good and chemistry was also fair,” the student told ANI. Another candidate said, “It was a little tougher than last time. This was my first attempt, I would get around 500 marks. The arrangements inside were fine.”
Jammu and Kashmir student told his experience
Describing his experience, a candidate from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir said, “The paper was very good. My preparation was very good, only Physics seemed a little difficult. Otherwise overall everything was good. The overall experience was good.”
How was the NEET paper of Chennai’s Tarun?
At the same time, a candidate named Tarun from Chennai, Tamil Nadu said that this exam was more challenging than the previous attempt. He said, “I have done well but let’s see what happens. The exam was tougher than last time.”
Why did the Ranchi student say the paper was easy?
A candidate from Ranchi, Jharkhand said, “The paper was of easy to moderate level… Biology was easy, Chemistry was moderate and Physics was tougher than last time…”
More than 22 lakh students gave the paper
More than 22 lakh students appeared in the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 held today across the country. This exam was conducted after the preliminary exam of May 3 was canceled due to paper leak.
Security was tight this time
- The entry process at the exam centers was very strict and metal detectors were also installed.
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) had made strict security and monitoring arrangements in the exam room to conduct the exam safely and properly.
- There were CCTV cameras installed in the rooms, which were being monitored. ECIL and BEL jammers were also installed.
- NTA had deployed two invigilators in every room and more than ten officers were present at every centre.
There was high security from ground to sky
- A total of 38,795 frisking staff and 48,448 biometric staff were deployed for face authentication. About 6,700 observers, more than 100 virtual observers and an average of 40-50 security personnel were present at each centre.
- Police, paramilitary forces, Indian Air Force and Department of Posts were also mobilised, giving priority to logistics security. All confidential materials were verified with the custodian banks.
- NTA also took care of the facilities of the candidates. There were arrangements for drinking water, ORS and ambulance at the centres. Additionally, there was shade and seating for waiting parents.
- Apart from this, a wall clock and extra rough sheets (for left-handed candidates also) were provided in the exam room. Extra time was also given to compensate for the time taken in necessary entry formalities.