Authorities are conducting the NEET UG 2026 re-examination with multi-layer security checks and free transport for students in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh [1, 2].
The scale of these measures reflects an urgent effort to maintain the integrity of the medical entrance exam following previous concerns over testing security. By deploying advanced technology and coordinating across state lines, officials aim to prevent malpractice and ensure a fair environment for candidates.
Security personnel, including the Chandigarh Police, Education Department officials, and the Central Armed Police Forces, are managing the examination centres [1, 4]. The safety plan includes high-powered 5G jammers designed to block mobile data, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi signals [4].
The re-examination is taking place across centres in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh [1, 4]. To assist students, the governments of Punjab and Haryana are providing free transport services [1, 4].
Candidate turnout is significant across the region. Approximately 3,800 students are appearing in Chandigarh [1]. In Himachal Pradesh, nearly 20,000 students are taking the test [1]. Punjab has the highest volume, with around 25,000 to 27,000 students appearing [1].
The examination is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. [3]. These strict protocols, which include the use of high-security strongrooms and aerial surveillance via helicopters, are intended to secure the process from the moment papers are delivered until the exams conclude [4].
“High-powered 5G jammers are blocking mobile data, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.”
The deployment of military-grade technology and inter-state government cooperation indicates a systemic shift in how India manages high-stakes national examinations. By treating the NEET re-exam as a high-security operation, the government is attempting to restore public trust in the medical admission process and eliminate the possibility of organized cheating.
