The re-examination of NEET-UG 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), concluded smoothly on Sunday under tight security arrangements, including biometric verification, frisking, and extensive surveillance. More than 45,000 students appeared for the examination across Chhattisgarh. With the support of the district administration and CRPF personnel, the examination was conducted peacefully under enhanced monitoring. Measures such as biometric authentication, strict frisking at entry points, and additional surveillance were implemented to ensure a fair and transparent process following the cancellation of the May 3 examination. The re-examination was held from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm, with candidates receiving an additional 15 minutes compared to the earlier schedule. Aspirants adhered to the dress code prescribed by the NTA to facilitate smooth entry into examination halls. Students were advised to wear simple, light-coloured clothes with half sleeves and slippers or sandals with low heels. At all examination centres, district administrations arranged seating facilities for parents and guardians outside the premises. District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and other senior government officials also inspected the centres to oversee the arrangements.

 

The examination comprised 180 multiple-choice questions, with 45 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. Each correct answer carries four marks, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response. No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. The total examination was of 720 marks. Students described the paper as moderate to difficult, with Physics emerging as the most challenging section. In Chhattisgarh, candidates appeared for the examination in either English or Hindi. The pressure on candidates was particularly high, especially among those who had performed well in the May 3 examination and were anxious about matching or improving their previous scores. Many students observed that the weightage of Class 11 and Class 12 topics was more evenly balanced in the re-examination compared to the earlier NEET paper. “Most questions in Chemistry and Biology were based on NCERT textbooks from Classes 11 and 12, and we were able to attempt all the questions,” said NEET aspirants Neeta, Pallav, and Vishaka. Candidates were required to report to their examination centres between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. However, at some centres, a few students arrived after the stipulated reporting time and were not permitted by the NTA to enter the examination halls and appear for the test.