DC Anantnag reviews arrangements for NEET (UG) 2026, stresses adherence to SOPs, guidelines

ANANTNAG : Ahead of the upcoming NEET(UG) examination scheduled for June 21, 2026, a comprehensive meeting to review the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination in the district, was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, at Dak Bungalow, Khanabal.
GM DIC, ACR (ADM), ALC, ARTO, the City Coordinator (NEET), representatives of the Police, Traffic Police, Jal Shakti, PDD, Health, F&ES, and other departments, Nodal Officers, Flying Squad Members, Superintendents, Duty Magistrates, and other officials attended the meeting.
At the outset, the ACR (District Nodal Officer, NEET) informed that a total of 9,403 candidates are going to appear for the examination, which will be held at 29 designated centers across the district. He said that key arrangements, including establishing a district control room and a strong room, as well as the deployment of nodal officers, magistrates, center superintendents, and a flying squad, have been put in place.
Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for meticulous planning and close coordination among all concerned departments to ensure the examination is conducted in a fair, smooth, and successful manner. He issued instructions to the concerned departments to ensure that all basic facilities, like drinking water, seamless electricity, dedicated healthcare, emergency response systems and accessibility are provided at the centers for ease and convenience of the candidates.
Dr. Bilal instructed the concerned officials to devise plans for special transport services and proper traffic management on the examination day, which be given advance publicity for the information of the candidates as well as the general public. He called for strict adherence to the SOPs and guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and directed the concerned agencies to ensure robust security, effective surveillance, Fire and Emergency Services and other critical measures at and near the examination centers. He underscored the need for holding dry runs and mock drills, adding that the district administration is committed to extending all possible support to the NTA for the successful conduct of the examination.
The meeting focused on maintaining a professional approach, vigilance, and transparency during the entire process.