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A NEET UG candidate was allegedly denied entry to an exam centre in Parel despite reaching at 1:27 PM, three minutes before the 1:30 PM cut-off, according to report. The incident has sparked debate over strict entry rules and the need for a grace period

Mumbai: A NEET UG candidate was allegedly denied entry to an examination centre in Mumbai’s Parel area after arriving just a few minutes past the entry deadline, sparking fresh discussion over the strictness of exam entry rules and whether a short grace period should be considered.

As per the Aaj Tak report, the student reached the centre at 1:27 PM, while the entry deadline was 1:30 PM. Despite being within the final minutes of the reporting window, she was not allowed to enter the examination hall.

The report also stated that all candidates were required to be inside the centre by 1:30 PM. The report noted that the student was stopped even though she arrived just minutes before the cutoff time, raising questions about administrative discretion in such cases.

Meanwhile, a video shared on X by user Atul Singh showed tense scenes outside the examination centre, with parents and bystanders protesting and urging authorities to allow students to enter. Sharing the video, the user wrote, "A female student who arrived 2 minutes late for the NEET re-exam at a college in Parel, Mumbai, was barred from entry. Parents standing there accused the center of closing the gate 7 minutes before the scheduled time. A major commotion ensued."