Pradhan writes to states, seeks their cooperation in smooth conduct of NEET-UG re-examination

Under fire over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday wrote to all Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators across the country, seeking their cooperation for the smooth, fair, and successful conduct of the NEET re-examination on June 21.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry, Pradhan urged all the states and Union Territories to ensure the availability of all essential basic facilities at examination centres for the convenience and well-being of aspirants.

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“In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, I request you to kindly issue appropriate instructions to the District Authorities and all schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions hosting the examination in your State/UT to ensure the availability of essential basic amenities for the convenience of candidates. These may include safe drinking water, adequate seating arrangements, functional fans/coolers, clean washrooms, shaded waiting areas, uninterrupted electricity supply, and portable toilets, wherever required,” the minister wrote in the letter.

Pradhan further emphasised that interests and well-being of students are of paramount importance and called upon all state governments to ensure adequate transportation facilities for candidates on the day of the examination.

Pradhan expressed confidence that all States would extend their full cooperation to ensure that the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination is conducted in a smooth, transparent, and fair manner.