NEET-UG re-exam on June 21; computer-based test from next year, says Dharmendra Pradhan

NEW DELHI: (May 15) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, and said the medical entrance exam will be computer-based test from next year onwards as part of reforms in view of allegations of irregularities linked to it.

Addressing a press conference, Pradhan said the government's "topmost priority" remains students and their future. He said strict action is being taken against irregularities found in the conduct of the NEET-UG.

"Our topmost priority is the future of the students. We will not let malpractice happen this time. The government is with you," he said.