NEET retest paper setters under lockdown until June 21

In an unprecedented security move, experts involved in setting the question papers for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21 have been placed under lockdown at an undisclosed location. The move comes as the government seeks to prevent a repeat of the May paper leak that sparked nationwide outrage and condemnation.

According to a report by The Times of India, all experts involved in preparing the NEET re-exam question paper have been cut off from phones, laptops, internet access and outside communication under unprecedented security measures.

The stringent measures reflect the government's effort to ensure that the examination proceeds without controversy after paper leak allegations forced the



cancellation of the original test and affected more than 22 lakh candidates.

Officials familiar with the preparations said paper setters, moderators, translators and other personnel associated with confidential stages of question paper development are currently housed at a highly secured facility under round-the-clock supervision.

Mobile phones, laptops, smartwatches and other communication devices have been barred. Internet access has been restricted, outside communication tightly controlled and movement in and out of the facility is being monitored and documented. Only authorised personnel have access to the premises.

The lockdown will remain in force until the completion of the June 21 re-examination.