NEET UG Re-Exam: Govt Mulls Involving Indian Air Force To Help In Transportation Of Question Papers

New Delhi: The Indian government is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring a glitch-free and leak-proof NEET-UG re-examination.

The NEET-UG exam, for admission to medical colleges, was held on May 3 but cancelled nine days later following allegations of paper leak. The re-examination will be held on June 21.

The Centre is taking measures to tighten security at every stage of the process.

A high-level meeting was held at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence, where Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh and senior PMO officials were present.

Pradhan later said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) may be roped in to assist in the transportation of question papers for the re-examination, NDTV reported.

Pradhan told a news channel said the Centre follows a “whole-of-government approach” involving multiple departments, including the postal system, Home Ministry and state governments, to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of examinations.

“In previous examinations, there was a major role for the postal department, the Home Ministry, and state governments. We have taken their help earlier and will continue with a whole-of-government approach to ensure smooth, free, and fair examinations,” he said.

Taking into consideration logistical and security issues, especially weather conditions in June, it has been decided to involve the Air Force for secure transportation of question papers.

“The work earlier done by the postal department will now also be supported by the Indian Air Force so that question papers reach their destinations on time, considering all factors. The government is serious and fully prepared to conduct free and fair examinations,” Pradhan said.