Baramulla, Jun 20: The District Magistrate of Baramulla has imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, around 11 designated examination centres for the smooth and transparent conduct of the NEET (UG)-2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21.
According to an order issued by District Magistrate Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid (IAS), the restrictions will remain in force within a 200-metre radius of all examination centres from 10:00 AM until the conclusion of the examination.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET (UG)-2026 re-examination from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with an additional one hour allotted to PwD/PwBD candidates.
Only candidates carrying valid admit cards and identity documents will be permitted to enter the examination centres. Examination officials, including superintendents, invigilators, observers, frisking staff, videographers, and other authorised personnel, will be allowed entry only after verification of their identity cards and biometric authentication wherever applicable.
The administration has prohibited the entry of unauthorised persons within the restricted zone. Candidates have also been barred from carrying mobile phones, electronic gadgets, calculators, books, notes, or any material that could facilitate unfair means.
The order further prohibits gatherings of more than five persons around the examination centres and bans the use of loudspeakers and public address systems from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM on the day of the examination.
Officials said the restrictions are aimed at preventing external interference and ensuring a fair, peaceful, and hassle-free examination. However, the order will not apply to law enforcement agencies, magistrates, and officials engaged in conducting the examination.
The administration has warned that any violation of the order will invite legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
