Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET UG 2026 arrangements at the NTA headquarters as nearly 23 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Officials briefed him on logistics, coordination and monitoring systems. Strict protocols were enforced nationwide to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the test.
New Delhi: As nearly 23 lakh medical aspirants appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) on Sunday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the headquarters of the National Testing Agency to review the arrangements made for NEET UG 2026.
The visit came on the day of the examination, with the minister assessing how the agency was managing one of the country’s largest undergraduate entrance tests.
Review of exam preparedness
At the NTA headquarters in New Delhi, Pradhan was briefed by officials on the operational readiness for the examination. He reviewed key aspects such as logistics, coordination with examination centres, and the monitoring systems put in place to ensure that the test was conducted smoothly across the country. Officials also apprised him of the measures taken to manage the large volume of candidates and maintain order at examination venues.
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