Dharmendra Pradhan Urges States to Facilitate NEET-UG Re-examination Amid Heatwave
Dharmendra Pradhan asks states to ensure smooth conduct of NEET re-exam

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called on state officials to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. This follows the cancellation of the initial exam due to a paper leak. He emphasized providing essential amenities for candidates amid ongoing heatwave conditions.
- 01The NEET-UG re-examination is scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to a paper leak.
- 02Pradhan has requested states to ensure essential facilities like safe drinking water, seating, and electricity at exam centers.
- 03He highlighted the need for adequate transportation for candidates on the exam day.
- 04The minister stressed the importance of student well-being during the ongoing heatwave conditions.
- 05Pradhan expressed confidence in the cooperation of states and Union Territories for a fair examination process.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reached out to chief ministers, lieutenant governors, and administrators across states and Union Territories to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination set for June 21. This decision follows the cancellation of the initial exam held on May 3 due to allegations of a paper leak. In his letter, Pradhan emphasized the need for states to provide essential amenities at examination centers, particularly in light of the ongoing heatwave affecting the country. He urged local authorities to ensure the availability of safe drinking water, adequate seating, functional fans and coolers, clean washrooms, shaded waiting areas, and uninterrupted electricity supply. Additionally, he called for transportation arrangements for candidates to facilitate their travel on exam day. Pradhan underscored that the well-being of students is paramount and expressed confidence that all states and UTs would cooperate to conduct the NEET-UG re-examination in a smooth, transparent, and fair manner.
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The re-examination will affect students across India, particularly those preparing for medical admissions.
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