PM Modi delays departure from airport to avoid traffic disruption during NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
As more than 22 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed his departure from the Delhi airport to avoid traffic congestion that could have affected students traveling to their exam centres.According to reports, the Prime Minister arrived at the airport around 1:15 PM but chose to wait until the examination began at 2:00 PM. The decision was taken to ensure that students heading to National Capital Region centers do not face additional traffic disruptions caused by the movement of a high-security convoy.The gesture came on a day when thousands of aspiring medical students were attempting one of the most consequential exams of their lives. The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination is being held after the National Testing Agency (NTA) canceled the original test on May 3 following allegations of a question paper leak.
Students in the care center
The new test has drawn national attention after weeks of controversy over the integrity of the exam process. For candidates, Sunday represented a second chance after months of preparation were thrown into uncertainty by the cancellation of the previous exam.In this context, ensuring that students reached their centers without delay became an important priority. The prime minister’s decision to postpone his departure was seen as an effort to avoid any disruption during the critical reporting period.Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar lauded the move, describing it as an example of responsibility and concern for citizens, especially students appearing for a high-stakes national exam.
Massive security operation for reexamination
The NTA has implemented one of the biggest security measures ever seen for a national entrance exam to ensure that the new test is conducted without irregularities.Candidates are only allowed entry after undergoing strict registration procedures, including metal detector checks. Examination halls are under CCTV surveillance, while electronic signal jammers supplied by government agencies have been installed to prevent digital malpractice.Each exam hall is manned by two invigilators and more than ten officials have been deployed in each center to monitor the conduct of the test.
Thousands deployed throughout the country
To strengthen security, the NTA has deployed 38,795 search personnel and 48,448 biometric personnel for face authentication and verification. About 6,700 invigilators and more than 100 virtual invigilators are also monitoring the examination process.On average, each exam center has had between 40 and 50 security personnel.Authorities have also involved police forces, paramilitary units, the Indian Air Force and the Department of Posts in transporting and protecting confidential exam materials, underscoring the scale of the operation.
Welfare measures for candidates
Apart from the security measures, special arrangements have been made for the welfare of the candidates. The centers have been equipped with drinking water facilities, ORS, ambulances, shaded waiting areas and seats for parents accompanying students.Extra bed linen and wall clocks have also been provided, while extra time has been built into the check-in process to account for the enhanced security checks.With more than 22 lakh candidates appearing for the exam, authorities hope the sweeping arrangements will help restore confidence in a test that has faced unprecedented scrutiny this year. On a day dominated by concerns about fairness and good behaviour, the prime minister’s decision to delay his departure added a symbolic message: ensuring students reached their exam centers on time was a priority.
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