In a gesture that reaffirmed his ‘people-first’ approach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delayed his departure by nearly an hour to ensure students appearing for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination faced no inconvenience due to traffic congestion.
PM Modi arrived at the airport at 1:15 pm but delayed his departure until after 2:00 pm to ensure smooth movement of students toward their examination centres.
The NEET re-exam was scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM.
“For some, power means privilege. For PM Narendra Modi, it means responsibility. Choosing to wait at the airport so NEET aspirants could travel smoothly to their examination centres reflects a leadership style that puts citizens first,” Union Minister Sukanta Mazumdar said.
Approximately over 22 lakh students are appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination across the country, following the cancellation of the initial May 3 exam due to a question paper leak.
The entry for the exam centres followed a strict process with metal dectectors in place.
To ensure a secure and efficient examination process, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has implemented comprehensive security and surveillance measures across the exam rooms.
The rooms are equipped with CCTV cameras that are being monitored. Jammers provided by ECIL and BEL have also been deployed.
The NTA has stationed two invigilators in every room, with over ten functionaries present at each centre.
The frisking staff numbers 38,795 and there is 48,448 biometric staff for face authentication, approximately 6,700 observers, over 100 virtual observers, and an average of 40-50 security personnel per centre.
Logistical security has been prioritized through the mobilization of police, paramilitary forces, the Indian Air Force, and the Department of Posts, with all confidential materials verified at custodian banks.
The NTA has also focused on candidate welfare by providing drinking water, ORS, and ambulances at centers, along with shade and seating for waiting parents. Additionally, exam rooms are equipped with wall clocks and extra rough sheets–including versions for left-handed candidates–while extended time has been allotted to offset the necessary entry formalities.