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NEET re-test held across 97 centres amid tight security

NEET re-test held across 97 centres amid tight security

Students being frisked outside an examination centre in New Delhi on Sunday.R.V. Moort | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY Thousands of students in Delhi on Sunday appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination held under heightened security after the original test was cancelled over allegations of a question paper leak. More than 22 lakh students took the test conducted by the National Testing Agency across 5,440 centres in 551 cities nationwide. In Delhi, the re-test was held at 97 centres with elaborate security arrangements in place. Many candidates said female students underwent double frisking at security checkpoints. “We were even asked to open our hair and undergo a thorough physical check by the security personnel,” said a student who did not wish to be named. Fatigue and anxiety For many candidates, the weeks between the cancellation of the original May 3 exam and Sunday’s re-test were filled with uncertainty, fatigue and anxiety. Meemansa, a resident of Palam who was allotted a centre at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Masjid Moth, said the disruption had …

NTA deploys AI surveillance and biometric checks

NTA deploys AI surveillance and biometric checks

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has put in place an extensive multi-layered security framework for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on Sunday, aiming to ensure a fair, transparent and malpractice-free process for more than 22 lakh medical aspirants across the country. The re-examination is being conducted following the cancellation of the original May 3 test amid allegations of irregularities. Authorities have coordinated with central and state governments, police departments, district administrations and paramilitary forces to strengthen security and restore confidence in the country’s largest medical entrance examination. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

With NEET re-exam today, here’s how China holds its biggest college entrance exam | Explained News

With NEET re-exam today, here’s how China holds its biggest college entrance exam | Explained News

Earlier this month, China also conducted its biggest national exam for college admissions, the Gaokao (literally, “the highest exam”), with over 1.3 crore students. A spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India shared a post on X, stating that “The #Gaokao is one of the most important exams for millions of Chinese students — and what makes it remarkable is its fairness… Students know their hard work truly pays off, because the process is strictly regulated and the road to academic success is not rigged.” Involving everything from a pause in construction activities, sports venues and Opera houses to heavy police deployment, the Gaokao is serious business. In the past, the likes of Stephen Hawking and David Beckham have posted messages on social media, wishing Chinese students success in the exam. For students, it offers an opportunity to secure admission into the country’s top colleges and holds the promise of upward social mobility. For the state, its planning — and the weightage given to certain subjects — indicate the government’s broader priorities. Teachers under supervision, …

Education Ministry orders detailed investigation

Education Ministry orders detailed investigation

In a major development amid the controversy surrounding the alleged NEET-UG entrance exam paper leak, the Union Ministry of Education has officially initiated strict administrative action.​ According to top ministry sources, the central government has launched a thorough investigation into the alleged paper leaks. As a primary step in the crackdown, the Education Ministry has formally sought a detailed report regarding the controversial awarding of an operational contract to a private firm, COEMPT. ​ Sources privy to the development revealed that investigators are meticulously scrutinising the company’s technical eligibility and past performance records to understand how it was entrusted with critical responsibilities related to the examination infrastructure, as per IANS.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link