NEET re-test 2025: Noida deploys CCTV, police at 23 exam centres on June 21
Synopsis
With NEET under the national spotlight after past controversies, Noida's Gautam Buddha Nagar administration is leaving little to chance — deploying CCTV surveillance, PRV teams, and senior officers at all 23 re-test centres on 21 June, while invoking Section 163 BNS to bar crowds within 200 metres of each venue.
Key Takeaways
The NEET re-test is scheduled for 21 June 2025 across 23 centres in Gautam Buddha Nagar district.
Centres are split across three zones: 5 in Noida Zone, 11 in Central Noida Zone, and 7 in Greater Noida Zone.
Section 163 of the BNS has been invoked, banning crowds within a 200-metre radius of all exam centres.
Mandatory candidate frisking and CCTV surveillance are in place; PRV teams will be on standby for emergencies.
Officers of ACP, ADCP, and DCP ranks will be personally present at centres throughout the exam.
Special help desks have been set up at major Metro stations and bus stands to assist students and parents.
The Gautam Buddha Nagar administration has put in place comprehensive security arrangements ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-test scheduled for 21 June 2025 (Sunday), with heightened CCTV surveillance and increased police deployment across 23 examination centres in Noida and Greater Noida. Administrative and police teams conducted inspections of all centres on 20 June to finalise security protocols and ensure candidates face no disruptions.
Exam Centre Distribution Across Zones
Joint Police Commissioner Rajiv Narayan Mishra confirmed that the 23 NEET centres are spread across three zones — five in the Noida Zone, 11 in the Central Noida Zone, and seven in the Greater Noida Zone. Senior officers of ACP, ADCP, and DCP ranks will be personally present at centres within their respective zones throughout the examination.
All officers have been directed to carry out continuous patrols and maintain close watch on security arrangements for the full duration of the exam, according to Mishra.
Security Measures and Candidate Screening
Every candidate appearing for the NEET re-test will be required to undergo mandatory screening and thorough frisking before entering any examination venue. Police Response Vehicle (PRV) teams will be stationed near centres to enable immediate emergency response if required.
Additionally, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been invoked around all exam centres, prohibiting the assembly of any crowd within a 200-metre radius of each venue. This legal provision is aimed at preventing any organised disruption or irregularity on exam day.
What the Administration Said
'The Gautam Buddha Nagar Commissionerate states that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure the examination is conducted in a completely peaceful, transparent, and orderly manner,' the Commissionerate said in an official statement.
This comes amid heightened national scrutiny of the NEET examination process following controversies in earlier cycles that prompted calls for stricter oversight. The re-test itself signals the administration's intent to restore credibility to the process.
Help Desks for Students and Parents
The Commissionerate Police has set up special help desks at major Metro stations and bus stands across the district. These desks will assist students and their parents with information on examination centre locations, traffic updates, and other logistical support on the day of the exam.
With the re-test just hours away, all eyes will be on whether the multi-layered security framework translates into a smooth, incident-free examination for thousands of aspirants in the district.
Point of View
But whether the transparency measures are robust enough to withstand post-exam scrutiny. Help desks and PRV teams are visible reassurances; what students ultimately need is a credible, tamper-proof process from paper-setting to result declaration.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the NEET re-test being held in Noida?
The NEET re-test is scheduled for 21 June 2025 (Sunday) across 23 examination centres in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, spread across Noida Zone, Central Noida Zone, and Greater Noida Zone.
What security arrangements have been made for the NEET re-test in Noida?
The Gautam Buddha Nagar administration has deployed CCTV surveillance, mandatory candidate frisking, PRV emergency teams, and senior police officers of ACP, ADCP, and DCP ranks at all 23 centres. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has also been invoked to ban crowds within 200 metres of each venue.
What is Section 163 BNS and why has it been invoked for NEET?
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) prohibits the assembly of crowds in a designated area — in this case within a 200-metre radius of NEET exam centres. It has been invoked to prevent any organised disruption or interference on exam day.
Where can students get help on the day of the NEET re-test in Noida?
The Commissionerate Police has set up special help desks at major Metro stations and bus stands across Gautam Buddha Nagar. These desks will provide information on exam centre locations, traffic conditions, and other logistical assistance to students and parents.
How many NEET exam centres are there in Noida and Greater Noida?
There are 23 NEET exam centres in total across Gautam Buddha Nagar district — five in the Noida Zone, 11 in the Central Noida Zone, and seven in the Greater Noida Zone.
