Assam Prepares for NEET-UG Re-Examination Amid Paper Leak Concerns

In light of the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, Assam is intensifying its preparations for the re-examination scheduled for June 21. A comprehensive review led by senior officials and the Director General of Police assessed district readiness, focusing on security measures and candidate welfare. With over 43,000 candidates expected, the state is implementing strict protocols to ensure a secure and transparent examination environment. Additionally, the Central government is considering using Indian Air Force aircraft for the safe transport of question papers. As the investigation into the paper leak continues, authorities aim to restore confidence in the examination process.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 30, 2026, 16:08 IST

Comprehensive Review of NEET-UG Preparations

State-level review was jointly chaired by senior officials and the DGP, Assam, through a video conference on Friday

Guwahati, May 30: The ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak has prompted Assam to conduct a thorough assessment of its preparations for the upcoming re-examination set for June 21.

This state-level review was led by senior officials alongside the Director General of Police, Assam, via video conference with all Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police, focusing on the readiness of each district for the examination.

According to a social media update from Chief Secretary Ravi Kota’s office, the review was held following directives from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the guidelines from the National Testing Agency. Detailed instructions were issued to create a secure, transparent, and student-friendly examination environment.

Chaired a comprehensive VC with all DCs and SSPs, jointly with the Director General of Police, Assam, to review preparedness for the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination scheduled on 21 June 2026, in pursuance of the directions of Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and the… pic.twitter.com/SKWPxo4UbB
— Chief Secretary, Assam (@CSAssam_) May 30, 2026

The re-examination will take place at 88 centers across 17 districts, with over 43,000 candidates expected to participate in Assam alone.

Officials evaluated various preparatory aspects, including the readiness of examination centers, security arrangements, CCTV monitoring, biometric verification systems, power backup, transportation for candidates, and inter-agency collaboration.

District administrations were instructed to enforce a dual-layer frisking protocol and ensure the secure handling and transport of confidential examination materials. Deputy Commissioners and SSPs were tasked with overseeing all arrangements on the examination day.

Candidate welfare was also a key focus during the review. Special attention was given to ensuring access to drinking water, adequate seating, functional fans, clean restrooms, shaded waiting areas, and other essential facilities at examination centers.

On a national scale, the Central government is considering utilizing Indian Air Force aircraft for the secure transport of NEET-UG question papers to ensure the re-examination is conducted flawlessly.

This proposal was discussed in a high-level meeting led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, with participation from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

No final decision has been made yet, but the proposal is anticipated to be presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approval.

The NEET-UG paper leak issue surfaced on May 7, just four days after the examination was held on May 3.

The test took place in 551 cities across India and 14 international centers, with nearly 2.3 million candidates registered.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating the alleged leak as authorities strive to restore confidence in the examination process ahead of the re-test.