NEET retest: 68 exam centres in Bengaluru; candidates urged to plan early travel
With the re-examinations of the Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled to take place on Sunday, several strict measures have been taken by college authorities
With the re-examinations of the Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled to take place on Sunday, several strict measures have been taken by college authorities, lecturers, District Collectors and the Police Department. P.S. Kantharaju, Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban District, said, “Around 68 exam centres have been allocated. We have conducted meetings with the officials concerned and have given them instructions to see that no untoward incidents take place. We have also arranged for necessary transport facilities required to carry question papers and OMR sheets to the respective examination centres on time.” The exams will be held from 2 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.). According to the Testing Agency (NTA), entry typically begins three hours before the examination. Most colleges will allow the entry of students from 11 a.m. and close before 1.30 p.m. Students are allowed to sit inside the exam hall by 1.15 p.m. Invigilators will verify the admit card inside the exam hall from 1.30 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Students must carry admit card, pass port size photographs and identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter id, PAN card or other government ID proof). The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel will be deputed at the exam centres to ensure that incidents like malpractice, paper leak or other issues don’t take place.
Seemant Kumar Singh, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, has issued prohibitory orders under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Bengaluru Traffic Police advisory The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a public advisory ahead of multiple large-scale events scheduled across the city on Sunday, including International Yoga Day celebrations, marathon events and major political programmes. According to the advisory, several traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place around the venues hosting these events to ensure smooth movement of the public and facilitate the conduct of the programmes. As a result, traffic congestion is expected in several parts of the city. The NEET candidates have been advised to carefully follow traffic updates and plan their travel well in advance to avoid delays. Candidates appearing for the examination are requested to leave early and reach their respective examination centres before the stipulated reporting time. Members of the public can contact the Bengaluru Traffic Police Traffic Management Centre on the following helpline numbers: 22943131, 22943030. Dos and Don’ts for students Candidates are permitted to carry transparent water bottles inside the examination hall. They can carry their admit card in transparent plastic pouches to avoid damage due to rains. More importantly, they are permitted to wear articles or objects of faith (including religious symbols, kalawas, turbans, hijabs, or similar items), subject to reporting at the examination centre well in advance to facilitate thorough frisking by examination staff.
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