Mysuru: 6,039 appear for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
Students in Mysuru participated in a NEET-UG 2026 re-examination following a nationwide paper leak scandal. Despite tight security and biometric verification, over 23% of registered candidates were absent from the test.
Why it matters
The re-exam highlights ongoing systemic challenges in India's high-stakes medical entrance process and the impact of administrative failures on student anxiety.
The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination concluded across Mysuru on Sunday (June 21) amid stringent security arrangements, though nearly one-fourth of the registered candidates skipped the test, which was necessitated by the question paper leak controversy.
The article reports factual events regarding the exam process and attendance figures without emotive language.
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