New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday extended his support to the 22 lakh students preparing to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination, advising them to enter the evaluation halls confidently and without any anxiety. Speaking during an International Day of Yoga event organized at Delhi University, Pradhan expressed deep confidence in the joint execution capabilities of the National Testing Agency (NTA), state and district administrations, the teaching community, and the candidates. He offered his best wishes for their success and emphasized the need for a stable and supportive testing environment.
The minister strongly appealed to the public and political entities to avoid activities that could negatively impact the psychological well-being of young aspirants, stating that the aspirations of the nation’s youth should never be compromised. Without directly identifying specific groups, Pradhan criticized the malicious intent displayed by certain public figures the previous day, which had caused unnecessary stress among students. He urged all public representatives to act responsibly and refrain from aggravating the emotional pressure on young minds just hours before a critical academic milestone. Additionally, he noted that while the medical entrance test proceeds, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is in the final stages of processing revaluation requests and will soon declare the pending results for the remaining students.
In a parallel coordination effort, the National Testing Agency issued an urgent advisory via social media reminding candidates that original admit cards from the cancelled May 3 test are invalid for entry. The NTA stated that fresh hall tickets had been distributed through public portals, emails, text messages, and WhatsApp to reach all eligible candidates before the afternoon deadline. To maintain strict administrative discipline following the cancellation of the initial May exam over paper leak allegations, the agency enforced a rigid entry window closing at 1:30 PM. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its comprehensive inquiry into the prior systemic lapses while the revised national test is executed under heightened security protocols.
