A nationwide mock drill was conducted ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-exam on June 21. NTA exam to be conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 abroad for 22.79 lakh candidates. Security tightened. Prayagraj DM says 47 centres are ready, a mock drill & dry run are planned, and no inconvenience is ensured.

A nationwide mock drill is underway across the country on Saturday ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, as authorities intensified preparations to ensure the smooth, secure, and transparent conduct of the medical entrance examination.

Exam scheduled across centres
The NEET UG 2026 re-examination will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 21 from 2 PM to 5:15 PM in pen-and-paper mode. The examination will be held in 551 cities across India and 14 cities abroad for more than 22.79 lakh candidates.

Security arrangements intensified
According to officials, extensive security and administrative arrangements have been implemented at examination centres across the country. Security has also been increased at the NTA headquarters in New Delhi as part of efforts to prevent irregularities and ensure the integrity of the examination process.

Mock drill for preparedness
The mock drill was organised to assess exam centre readiness and strengthen coordination among the various agencies involved in administering the test. Officials stated that the exercise was designed to identify and address potential operational issues prior to the exam day.