New Delhi: Amid Opposition calls for his resignation over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak controversy, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparations for the forthcoming re-examination.
The NEET-UG test, conducted on May 3, was cancelled after allegations of irregularities and paper leaks surfaced. The re-exam will be held on June 21 from 2 pm to 5.15 pm.
Emphasising on the need for complete integrity and transparency in the conduct of the re-examination, the Education minister directed that all gaps identified in the earlier examination process must be comprehensively addressed and eliminated.
Pradhan made it clear that the re-NEET examination must be conducted in a secure, seamless and foolproof manner under stringent security protocols.
Directions were also issued to hold coordination meetings with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police across states to ensure robust monitoring and effective implementation of examination arrangements.
Underscoring that vigilance and security at examination centres must remain uncompromised, Pradhan also instructed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for students, including transportation, drinking water and other essential facilities.
