A total of 4,698 candidates are expected to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination in Tripura.
The medical entrance test will be held at 10 examination centres across the state on June 21.
Elaborate arrangements have been put in place for smooth conduct of the exam.
“All preparations, including elaborate security arrangements, has been completed for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21,” an official source said.
He said that 4,698 candidates are expected to appear for the test at 10 examination centres across the state.
Addressing a press conference, West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar said nine examination centres have been set up in the district, where around 4,500 students will take the test.
“All necessary measures, including stringent security arrangements, have been put in place to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination,” Kumar said.
He said personnel from the CRPF and the Tripura Police will be deployed at the examination centres.
As part of the security protocol, question papers have been kept under secure custody.
Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination centre premises between 11 am and 1.30 pm, while the examination will be conducted from 2 pm to 5.15 pm, Kumar said.
In Dhalai district, where one examination centre has been set up, 198 candidates are scheduled to appear for the test.
Dhalai District Magistrate Vivek HB said all arrangements have been completed to ensure a hassle-free examination process.
“We will provide the best possible facilities to medical aspirants appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination,” he said.
