Centre Warns of Strict Legal Action Against Attempts to Disrupt NEET Re-Examination

Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, the Central government has issued a stern warning that strict legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to disrupt or compromise the examination process. The warning came after T. V. Somanathan reviewed the preparedness for the re-exam with National Testing Agency Director General Abhishek Singh. Stressing the need for a transparent and secure examination, Somanathan said the Centre, state governments and district administrations are working in close coordination to ensure the smooth conduct of the test. "

The Cabinet Secretary has held multiple review meetings with Union ministries, state chief secretaries and concerned agencies to strengthen preparedness and coordination. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide security during the transportation of question papers, reports TNIE.

Earlier, Dharmendra Pradhan also assured candidates that additional safeguards have been introduced at every stage, from question paper preparation to delivery at examination centres, while several states have already conducted high-level review meetings involving chief secretaries, district collectors and senior police officials to ensure error-free conduct of the re-examination.