Education Minister Requests Support for NEET-UG Re-examination Amid Heatwave
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reached out to state leaders for support in ensuring a smooth NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. With extreme heat conditions affecting candidates, he emphasized the need for essential facilities at exam centers. Pradhan's letter outlines the importance of providing safe drinking water, adequate seating, and clean restrooms. He also called for sufficient transportation options for students on exam day. The NEET-UG exam was previously canceled due to a paper leak, and the Central Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the incident. Read on for more details about this crucial examination and the measures being taken to ensure fairness and transparency.
| May 25, 2026, 19:43 IST
Minister's Appeal for NEET-UG Re-exam Support
The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, reached out to the Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators of states and Union Territories on Monday, seeking their cooperation for the smooth and fair conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. A statement from the Education Ministry highlighted that considering the extreme heat conditions, Pradhan urged the states and Union Territories to ensure the availability of necessary facilities for candidates at examination centers.
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In his letter, Pradhan emphasized the need for district officials and educational institutions in each state and Union Territory to be directed to provide essential amenities for candidates. He specified that these facilities should include safe drinking water, adequate seating arrangements, functioning fans and coolers, clean restrooms, shaded waiting areas, uninterrupted power supply, and portable toilets as necessary.
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Prioritizing student welfare, Pradhan called on state governments to ensure sufficient transportation facilities for candidates on the exam day. He expressed confidence that all states and Union Territories would fully cooperate in conducting the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in a smooth, transparent, and fair manner. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), which took place on May 3, was canceled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 12 amid allegations of a paper leak. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating the matter, with the re-examination set for June 21.
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