NEET UG Re-Exam – Candidate Raises Concerns Over Alleged Irregularities at Mirzapur Test Centre
NEET UG Re-Exam –A 19-year-old NEET-UG candidate has alleged that multiple disruptions during the June 21 re-examination at a test centre in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, affected the performance of several students. Claiming that the issues prevented candidates from completing the paper under fair conditions, she has appealed to the National Testing Agency (NTA) for another opportunity to take the examination. According to the student, she has sent more than 10 emails to the agency highlighting the concerns and requesting corrective action.
Candidate Alleges Time Mismanagement During Examination
Speaking about her experience, the candidate said the problems were not limited to her alone. She claimed that around 30 students seated in Hall No. 41 at BLJ Inter College encountered similar difficulties during the examination, which was conducted from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm. According to her, the invigilator collected the OMR answer sheets before the scheduled end of the examination despite the wall clock indicating that there was still time remaining. She estimated that she was unable to attempt or mark answers for 36 questions because of the unexpected conclusion of the test.
The student further alleged that when candidates questioned the decision, the invigilator stated that the clock displayed inside the examination hall was running about 15 minutes behind the official time. As a result, the answer sheets were collected immediately, leaving several students without the opportunity to complete their responses.
Extra Time Was Announced for the Re-Examination
The National Testing Agency had earlier announced that candidates appearing in the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination would receive an additional 15 minutes. The agency had also arranged for clocks to be placed in nearly 93,000 examination halls across the country so candidates could monitor the time, as personal watches and mobile phones are not allowed inside examination centres.
The candidate argued that the alleged discrepancy between the displayed clock and the official examination timing defeated the purpose of providing additional time and affected the overall fairness of the examination process.
Disturbances Inside the Examination Hall
Apart from the timing issue, the student also described other incidents that she believes disrupted the examination environment. She claimed that a group of monkeys gathered near the windows of the examination hall, making loud noises and allegedly attempting to enter the room after damaging part of a window. According to her account, a staff member eventually used a stick to drive the animals away.
She said the unexpected disturbance distracted many candidates during the examination and added to the stressful conditions already being experienced inside the hall.
Complaints Over Conduct of Invigilators
The candidate also alleged that a male and a female invigilator engaged in loud personal conversations during the examination. She claimed that when a few students requested them to lower their voices, they were allegedly warned that their OMR sheets could be taken away if they continued to object.
According to the student, several candidates expressed dissatisfaction over the situation after the examination concluded. She said discussions took place among students regarding the possibility of pursuing legal remedies over the alleged irregularities experienced at the centre.
NTA Yet to Issue Detailed Response
The candidate stated that she has sent more than 10 emails to the National Testing Agency outlining the issues she faced. According to her, the agency acknowledged each communication by informing her that her concerns had been noted.
Meanwhile, a questionnaire seeking the NTA’s response was reportedly sent to Director General Abhisekh Singh regarding the allegations. However, no official reply had been received by the time the report was published. The agency has not yet publicly commented on the specific claims made by the candidate.