NEET PG 2025: Over 2.42 lakh aspirants appear amid tight security measures

Over 2.42 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET PG 2025 exam held on Aug 3, with the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducting the test in a single shift across 301 cities and 1,052 test centers.

The large-scale exam marked India’s biggest computer-based medical entrance test held simultaneously across the country.

To maintain the integrity of the examination process, NBEMS implemented a series of strict measures aimed at ensuring transparency and restoring candidate confidence.

More than 2,200 senior faculty members from medical colleges and accredited hospitals were deployed to oversee the exam and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy on malpractice.

NBEMS coordinated with state chief secretaries and police chiefs to ensure proper security arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, and cybersecurity across all centers.

Local police and district authorities also assisted in maintaining law and order during the examination.

Digital malpractice was a key concern this year. To tackle potential cyber threats, NBEMS collaborated with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, deploying around 300 cyber commandos at sensitive centers to monitor and prevent any online cheating attempts.

Real-time surveillance added another layer of security, with over 200 officials stationed at NBEMS headquarters monitoring live CCTV feeds from each center.

Flying squads comprising senior faculty, medical college deans and directors, and members of the NBEMS governing body conducted surprise inspections to strengthen on-ground security.

Mobile signal jammers were installed at all test venues to block unauthorized communication.

Both the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare kept a close watch on the arrangements.

“NBEMS is committed to conducting credible, transparent, and fair examinations. This is our resolve,” the board said.