Baramulla, June 20 : In a bid to ensure the fair and transparent conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, the District Magistrate of Baramulla, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, IAS, has imposed stringent restrictions under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023.
The order, issued on June 15, comes into effect from 10:00 AM on June 21, 2026, until the conclusion of the examination at all 11 designated centers across the district. The re-exam is scheduled to be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with an additional hour for PwD/PvBD candidates.
As per the directive accessed news agency a 200-meter perimeter around all examination centers will be a restricted zone. Unauthorized individuals are strictly barred from entering this radius. Candidates will be allowed entry only after thorough identity verification and production of their hall tickets, while examination staff must present valid photo ID and undergo biometric verification where applicable.
To maintain the sanctity of the exam, the use of mobile phones, electronic devices, calculators, books, or any other unauthorized material is completely prohibited inside the examination halls. Candidates are also not permitted to leave the hall before the scheduled time without prior authorization.
Additionally, to prevent any untoward incidents, the gathering of more than five persons within the 200-meter radius is prohibited, and the use of public address systems or loudspeakers will be disallowed between 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.
The order, however, exempts law enforcement agencies, magistrates, and personnel directly associated with the examination. Any violation of these directives will invite punitive action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)-2023.
The District Magistrate has forwarded copies of the order to senior police officials, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and all concerned magistrates for necessary compliance and information.
