Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the state's readiness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026, scheduled for 21 June. Directing officials to ensure a 'transparent, secure and error-free' examination, Yadav set a firm deadline for all technical infrastructure to be operational across 283 centres in 30 districts by 19 June.

Scale and Scope of Preparations

The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm on 21 June. The 283 centres are spread across 30 districts, with the highest concentration in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. Yadav convened the review via video conference from the Mantralaya in Bhopal.

Security and Technical Directives

Chief Minister Yadav ordered the installation of biometric verification systems, CCTV cameras, and signal jammers at every examination centre by 19 June. He further mandated trial runs of all equipment on 20 June — the day before the exam — to pre-empt any last-minute technical failures. This directive comes against the backdrop of heightened national scrutiny of competitive examinations in recent years.

'NEET is a national-level examination. All preparations must be completed in advance and the examination should be conducted with complete transparency. There should be no lapses or errors at any stage,' Yadav said.

Jabalpur Gets Special Attention

The review meeting flagged Jabalpur as requiring additional coordination, as President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the city on the same day — 21 June. Officials were directed to draw up a detailed traffic management plan to ensure that candidates are not delayed en route to their centres due to security arrangements accompanying the presidential visit.

Yoga Day Overlap and Student Logistics

21 June also coincides with International Yoga Day, adding a further layer of logistical complexity. Chief Minister Yadav instructed district administration and police to ensure that Yoga Day events do not disrupt student movement. 'No candidate should suffer because of transportation or traffic-related issues. If required, administrative and police officials should assist students in reaching examination centres through available government resources,' he said. This is notably the first NEET cycle since the 2024 paper-leak controversy that triggered nationwide protests and a Supreme Court review, making the state's zero-error commitment particularly significant.

What Happens Next

With the examination less than a week away, district collectors and police superintendents across the 30 districts are expected to submit compliance reports on infrastructure readiness. The outcome of NEET-UG 2026 will determine medical college admissions across India, making flawless conduct a matter of national consequence.