NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said the Indian Air Force will transport NEET question papers for the June 21 exam, marking the first such step to strengthen security. Telangana officials said around 73,000 students will appear across 208 centres in 24 cities, with arrangements for security, power, transport, drinking water and infrastructure.

Hyderabad, June 6: NTA Director General Abhishek Singh on Saturday said that IAF is being engaged to transport NEET question papers for the national test to be held on June 21.

Singh, who virtually attended a meeting held by Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on the arrangements for NEET, said enhanced security protocols are being implemented for the examination.

"He (Singh) stated that, for the first time, the Indian Air Force is being engaged to transport question papers, reflecting the importance being accorded to maintaining the integrity and security of the examination process," a state government release said.

Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary asked officials to ensure foolproof arrangements for the medical exam.