Overview
- The NEET‑UG exam cancelled after the May 3 paper‑leak allegations is rescheduled for June 21 and will use enhanced security for distribution.
- A Ministry of Home Affairs order dated June 7 calls for CRPF and CISF to provide a two‑layer security escort for exam consignments during movement and handling.
- Question papers will move from origin hubs in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad through a national hub‑and‑spoke network covering about 551 hub cities, with delivery operations scheduled to run June 11–19.
- The Indian Air Force will carry consignments to key hubs to shorten delivery times, and CAPF personnel travelling on IAF aircraft must deposit service weapons before boarding under secured procedures.
- MHA has required dedicated nodal officers at CAPF headquarters and state SPoCs to coordinate with the NTA, Department of Posts and the Defence Ministry, a step that could increase auditability and draw scrutiny over military roles in civilian exam logistics.