Chandigarh Faces Student Exodus Ahead of NEET Re-Exam Amid Paper Leak Fallout
‘Will appear in our hometown’: UT sees student exodus ahead of NEET re-exam
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Following the NEET-UG paper leak, many outstation students in Chandigarh are returning to their hometowns to take the re-exam scheduled for June 21. The National Testing Agency has opened a window for exam city and address corrections, prompting this significant shift. The local coaching hubs are feeling the impact as students prioritize convenience and familiarity.
- 01The exam city and address correction window is open until May 21, allowing students to change their exam locations.
- 02Chandigarh's Sector 34 library has seen a notable decline in attendance from outstation students, with 11,512 of its 13,257 members previously coming for coaching.
- 03Some students, like Shagun Prabhakar, prefer to study at home for the re-exam, citing practicality over remaining in Chandigarh.
- 04Opinions are divided on the decision for a nationwide re-test; some believe it was necessary due to the potential spread of leaked papers.
- 05City NEET trainer Arvind Goyal noted that re-tests can benefit students, as many improve their scores when given another opportunity.
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The recent NEET-UG paper leak has led to a notable exodus of outstation students from Chandigarh, as many choose to return to their hometowns for the re-examination scheduled for June 21. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a window for exam city and address corrections until May 21, prompting students to prioritize convenience. Local coaching hubs, particularly in Sector 34, are feeling the effects, with a significant drop in attendance from previously enrolled outstation students. City coordinator Virender Singh noted that while many candidates are leaving, a majority still hail from Chandigarh. Students like Shagun Prabhakar, who is on her fourth attempt at NEET, find it more practical to study at home. Meanwhile, those remaining in the city express stress over having to restart their preparation. The decision for a nationwide re-test has sparked debate; some argue it was necessary to ensure fairness, while others believe it could have been limited to affected areas. NEET trainer Arvind Goyal defended the re-test, highlighting that many students improve their scores on second attempts, which could be beneficial.
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The exodus of students may affect local businesses and coaching centers that rely on the influx of outstation students during exam preparation seasons.
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