Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, and said the medical entrance exam will be computer-based test from next year onwards as part of reforms in view of allegations of irregularities linked to it.
Addressing a press conference, Pradhan said the government's "topmost priority" remains students and their future. He said strict action is being taken against irregularities found in the conduct of the NEET-UG.
"Our topmost priority is the future of the students. We will not let malpractice happen this time. The government is with you," he said.
NEET-UG held on May 3 was cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process.
He said the issue came to light after objections were received through the National Testing Agency (NTA) grievance system regarding alleged overlaps with "guess papers", following which a inquiry was initiated.
