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Hans India
04-05-2025
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50,000 candidates to appear for NEET (UG) 2025 in J&K today
Srinagar: More than 50,000 candidates are scheduled to appear on Sunday in NEET (UG) 2025 at 128 centres across Jammu and Kashmir. 'The test is being held at more than 128 centres across J&K as part of the nationwide test organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA)', officials said. J&K General Administration Department (GAD) in February constituted committees to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of NTA-administered examinations. 'All necessary arrangements have been completed at the UT level. The NEET test is being conducted across multiple districts in both the Kashmir and Jammu divisions. In the Kashmir division, test centres have been set up in Srinagar, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, and Pulwama. In the Jammu division, centres will operate in districts such as Jammu, Samba, Udhampur, and Kathua," the officials said. To ensure security and transparency, CCTV surveillance systems have been installed at all examination centres. The logistics and monitoring infrastructure have been fully put in place, the officials further said. Pradeep Singh Kharola, Director General of the NTA, announced that the NEET (UG) 2025 examination will be conducted between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at 5,453 centres across India and in 13 international cities. A record 2.27 million candidates have registered to appear for the test. Kharola also stated that all arrangements for the test, including security measures and contingency protocols, are in place. 'Mock drills were conducted on Saturday at all test centres to ensure preparedness,' the director said. The NEET (UG) examination is the country's single largest medical entrance test for undergraduate courses in MBBS, BDS, and other allied programmes, and is considered crucial for medical aspirants nationwide. In Jammu and Kashmir, there are more than 1,347 MBBS seats in 12 medical colleges across various districts. Security has beefed up across the centres in view of the examination. Over 22.7 lakh aspirants are set to appear for the high-stakes medical entrance examination, which will be held at 5,453 centres in more than 500 cities nationwide. To ensure transparency and prevent any malpractice, the NTA has released detailed guidelines along with the admit cards and exam city slips. Candidates are required to adhere strictly to the rules laid out by the testing agency. Any attempt at cheating, impersonation, or use of unfair means will invite strict penalties, including cancellation of results and a three-year ban from appearing in any NTA-conducted examination.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Hans India
NEET UG 2025: Over 22.7 lakh candidates to appear for exam today amid tight security measures
New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2025 is scheduled to take place on Sunday across the country with over 22.7 lakh aspirants set to appear for the exam. The high-stakes medical entrance examination will be held at 5,453 centres in more than 500 cities nationwide. In response to previous controversies surrounding the exam, including allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has significantly ramped up security and monitoring mechanisms. According to sources from the Union Ministry of Education, a three-tier surveillance system will be in place during the examination at the district, state, and centre levels. Most of the centres this year are located in government and government-aided schools, colleges, universities, and institutions. To ensure transparency and prevent any malpractice, the NTA has released detailed guidelines along with the admit cards and exam city slips. Candidates are required to adhere strictly to the rules laid out by the testing agency. Any attempt at cheating, impersonation, or use of unfair means will invite strict penalties, including cancellation of results and a three-year ban from appearing in any NTA-conducted examination. In its official advisory, the NTA has cautioned candidates against relying on unverified sources or individuals claiming to have influence over exam results or admissions. 'Students are strongly advised to depend solely on the official updates available on the NTA's website,' the advisory emphasised. The increased vigilance and regulatory push come in the wake of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which drew widespread criticism and legal scrutiny over alleged malpractices, including inflated scores and grace marks. This year, authorities are aiming to restore credibility and ensure a fair and secure examination process for all aspirants. The NTA has taken into consideration the harsh summer temperatures, as the exam is scheduled for the afternoon session. They have instructed authorities to ensure that all testing centres are equipped with basic facilities, including drinking water, reliable electricity, portable toilets (if necessary), and emergency health services such as first aid and ambulances.
