New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and institutions across the country to remain on high alert and avoid granting leave to students on June 20 and June 21, except in exceptional cases.
This has been done keeping in mind the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled to be held on June 21.
The advisory follows concerns over previous instances where medical students were allegedly linked to activities that could have compromised the integrity of the examination process. With scrutiny around examination security at an all-time high, the NMC has urged institutions to take preventive measures and sensitise students about ethical conduct.
The NMC, in a public notice dated June 18, 2026, informed all medical colleges and institutions under its purview to strictly comply with instructions issued by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, regarding the conduct of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination.
The Commission attached an official communication from the Department of Higher Education and instructed colleges to ensure full adherence to the guidelines aimed at safeguarding the sanctity of the examination.
In the past, certain medical college students had allegedly been involved in activities that could undermine the fairness and credibility of national-level entrance examinations, the Commission noted.
Colleges have been directed to remain vigilant and actively sensitise students against participating in any activity that may adversely affect the conduct of the NEET UG re-exam. The Commission stressed that maintaining the integrity of the examination process is a collective responsibility of institutions and students alike.
Medical colleges have been urged to closely monitor student activities during the examination period and reinforce awareness about ethical conduct, under the advisory.
Proactive engagement by educational institutions can serve as a strong deterrent against potential malpractice and help preserve public confidence in the country’s medical entrance examination system, the NMC believes.
The directive has been communicated to deans and principals of medical colleges nationwide. Copies have also been shared with the medical education departments of all states and Union Territories for necessary action and compliance.
