Final arrangements in place for NEET-UG retest in Coimbatore

Final arrangements person been done for the NEET-UG retest scheduled for June 21 astatine 15 centres crossed Coimbatore district.

The re-exam is being conducted pursuing allegations of a question insubstantial leak during the NEET-UG introspection held connected May 3, 2026.

Officials said the question insubstantial organisation routes person been kept confidential. Centre authorities volition beryllium informed astir the postulation points lone connected the greeting of the examination. Police escorts volition beryllium provided for the proscription of question papers to the centres.

Biometric verification systems, jammers and different introspection infrastructure were being installed astatine the centres connected Saturday (June 20). The nodal serviceman for Coimbatore territory inspected the introspection centres and reviewed the arrangements. Candidates volition beryllium allowed to participate the centres from 11 a.m., portion the gates volition beryllium closed astatine 1.30 p.m.

For the archetypal time, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the duration of the introspection from 180 minutes to 195 minutes. Persons with disabilities (PwD) candidates who are already entitled to 1 hr of compensatory clip volition person an further 5 minutes.

A full of 7,181 candidates person registered to look for the introspection successful Coimbatore district.