NEET-UG re-exam concludes in Gujarat; students report mixed difficulty across papers

Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) Following the completion of the NEET-UG re-examination held across Gujarat on Sunday, candidates reported a mixed response to the question paper, particularly in Physics and Chemistry, while also noting orderly arrangements at examination centres.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the national-level entrance examination for undergraduate medical and allied health science courses in India.

The test is held in pen-and-paper mode and consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).

It is conducted in a single shift across the country under standardised conditions, with strict entry protocols, biometric verification, frisking, and surveillance systems, including CCTV monitoring and other security arrangements to ensure fairness and prevent malpractice.

The re-examination was conducted amid heightened security measures following concerns linked to the earlier examination cycle, with authorities implementing enhanced monitoring and logistical arrangements across states, including Gujarat.

According to officials and state-level coordination updates, Gujarat Police and district administrations had reviewed preparations in advance to ensure smooth conduct of the examination, with arrangements including secure transport of question papers, surveillance at centres, and traffic management around venues.

After the exam concluded, aspirants across the state shared their impressions of the paper’s difficulty and centre arrangements.

In Rajkot, candidates said Biology was comparatively easier, while Physics and Chemistry were more challenging.

A candidate said, "Biology was easy. The paper was a little tough, especially Physics and Chemistry. The arrangement inside was very good. Water was provided at regular intervals, about every hour. It was a good arrangement."

In Ahmedabad, aspirants described the paper as moderately tough but manageable with preparation.

One candidate said, "This paper was better than the last time. We had revised the syllabus more thoroughly this time. Compared to last time, it was a bit tough, but not very difficult."

In Surat, candidates felt the second attempt of the examination was comparatively more difficult than the first.

A candidate said, "The paper was fine, but as compared to the first time, the paper was quite hard the second time."

Across centres, the examination concluded within the scheduled time window of 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., with candidates completing the paper under the prescribed time limits, as per the NTA schedule and reporting pattern for the re-test cycle.

The NEET-UG examination continues to remain one of the country’s largest competitive entrance tests, drawing lakhs of aspirants each year for admission to medical and allied courses across India, with standardised procedures applied uniformly across all examination centres.