NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on June 21 for over 22 lakh candidates. NTA has deployed AI surveillance, 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras, 51,311 jammers and extensive security measures across 5,440 centres nationwide.

NEET UG 2026 On June 21: With more than 22 lakh candidates set to appear for NEET UG 2026 on Sunday, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has rolled out one of the most extensive examination security operations ever undertaken for a national entrance test.

A day before the examination, the agency announced that elaborate security, surveillance and candidate-support arrangements have been put in place across 5,440 examination centres in 551 cities across India and 14 overseas centres. The examination will be conducted in English and 12 Indian languages.

The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of entrance examinations and concerns over paper leaks in recent years. NTA said the preparations are aimed at ensuring a fair, secure and candidate-friendly examination environment.

Massive surveillance network in place