Subhechcha Ganguly 
Chandigarh is ramping up security as it prepares to host the NEET-UG 2025 examination on Sunday, May 5. In an effort to ensure a fair and secure testing environment, the Chandigarh Police will deploy around 300 personnel across 10 examination centres in the city.
According to senior officials, the police will maintain round-the-clock surveillance both inside and around the exam venues. Each centre will be assigned a dedicated security team with a strong focus on crowd control, prevention of impersonation, and curbing cheating attempts. Biometric attendance, including fingerprint scanning and photograph verification, will be conducted at entry points to confirm candidate identities and prevent impersonation.
“All centres will be under constant watch, especially during entry and exit hours,” said a senior police officer. “Security teams have been directed to remain alert throughout the day. We are also regulating traffic near the exam centres to avoid any congestion or disruption.”
To prevent malpractice or paper leaks, strict protocols will be in place. Mobile phones and other electronic devices will be strictly banned for all examinees and staff, including invigilators. Only authorized personnel will be permitted to use communication devices under closely monitored conditions.
Candidates will be subjected to mandatory frisking by male and female personnel to check for prohibited items such as mobile phones, smartwatches, hidden notes, or communication gadgets.
NEET-UG remains one of India’s largest and most competitive medical entrance examinations, with thousands of candidates expected to appear in Chandigarh alone. The 2024 edition faced backlash over allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in scoring, prompting the National Testing Agency (NTA) to launch a dedicated platform for reporting suspicious activity related to NEET-UG 2025. The NTA has urged students and the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling for fraudulent claims regarding access to question papers or impersonation services.
