Gujarat Police on Saturday, 21 June 2026 announced comprehensive, multi-layer security arrangements for the NEET-UG 2026 examination scheduled across the state on Sunday, covering every stage from question paper transit to answer sheet collection. The measures come as authorities nationwide intensify scrutiny of the medical entrance process following past malpractice concerns.

Key Security Arrangements

Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Makrand Chauhan said the department is operating in continuous coordination with the Central government, the State Education Department, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and other agencies. Strict protocols govern the transportation of question papers to examination centres, their distribution to candidates, and the reverse movement of answer sheets once the exam concludes.

'Special attention has been given to maintaining the integrity of the examination process at every stage,' Chauhan said. Entry into examination halls will be strictly regulated to enforce punctuality and discipline, and thorough candidate verification will be carried out at every centre.

Crackdown on Malpractice

Special instructions have been issued to prevent the use of dummy candidates or any other unfair means. The Cyber Centre of Excellence will conduct continuous monitoring throughout the examination to counter the spread of misleading information, rumours, and fake alerts across social media platforms and messaging applications. Surveillance of digital platforms has been strengthened to prevent any attempt to disrupt the process online.

Crowd and Traffic Management

Police units across Gujarat have received specific guidelines to manage crowds outside examination centres and prevent congestion caused by parents and accompanying persons. Authorities have also ensured that students can reach their centres on time via buses, railways, or private transport without disruption.

Exam Details and National Context

The NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted in a single shift in pen-and-paper mode, with timings from 2 pm to 5:15 pm IST, spanning hundreds of cities across India and abroad under NTA supervision. The test is the country's primary gateway for admissions to undergraduate medical and dental courses.

Notably, security arrangements across several states have been intensified in view of past incidents involving malpractice, with authorities focusing on secure transport of examination materials, monitoring of sensitive locations near centres, and enhanced coordination between police and examination agencies. Gujarat Police officials confirmed that all law and order preparations at the state level are complete, and the examination is expected to proceed in a transparent and disruption-free manner.