NTA Conducts Nationwide Mock Drill Today Ahead of June 21 NEET-UG Re-Exam 2026

As the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for tomorrow, June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting a nationwide mock drill today, June 20, to ensure  there is no gap left for smooth, secure, and transparent conduct of one of India's largest entrance examinations that has become the biggest NEET Controversy.

The mock drill is a part of the NTA's comprehensive preparations for the NEET-UG re-test which will be conducted in pen and paper mode on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The exam will be held in 551 cities in India and 14 cities outside India with over 22.79 lakh candidates appearing.

Why Is the NTA Conducting a Mock Drill Today?

This trial run of NEET Re-examination today is to check logistical arrangements, security arrangements, transportation arrangements and coordination between various agencies involved in conducting the medical entrance exam.

The exercise is designed to ensure that all aspects of the examination process run smoothly in advance of the test, according to the NTA. District administration, police departments, city coordinators, observers and examination officials are involved in preparations. 

The move is part of the efforts to make the examination process secure and error-free for millions of medical aspirants across the country.

Massive Security and Administrative Deployment for NEET-UG Re-Test

The NTA has confirmed that it is ready for the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026. To ensure the large-scale operation, 674 city coordinators have been appointed to manage the city-level arrangements and 6,669 observers have been deployed to monitor the examination centres independently. 

Centre superintendents and invigilators have also been appointed at all examination venues.

In one of the largest examination deployments in recent years, more than 2 lakh personnel, including police officials and district administration staff, have been mobilised to support the conduct of the examination.

Special Arrangements for Students

The NEET-UG re-examination will remain pen and paper based. Candidates eligible for compensatory time under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD/PwBD) category will be allowed to write the examination until 6:20 PM, as per existing guidelines.

The NTA has also coordinated with district authorities and security agencies for the secure transportation of confidential examination materials.

What Students Should Know Before the Exam

Students who are appearing for the NEET-UG re-test are advised to review their admit cards carefully, examination centre details, reporting time and official instructions issued by the NTA for the mock test conducted today.

The mock drill today is a significant step towards ensuring that the NEET-UG 2026 retest is conducted smoothly, fairly, and securely for over 22 lakh aspiring medical students.