NEET UG re-examination conducted in Shivamogga, 1,155 remain absent - The HinduPublished - June 21, 2026 07:30 pm IST - ShivamoggaStudents being screened before being allowed to take the NEET-UG re-examination in Shivamogga on Sunday (June 21). | Photo Credit: S.K. DineshThe NEET-UG re-examination was conducted amidst high security in 14 centres of Shivamogga on Sunday (June 21).Out of 4,883 students who registered to write the exam in the city, 3,728 turned up and 1,155 remained absent. Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti told The Hindu that the re-examination was conducted smoothly in all centres.Earlier in the day, Mr. Kavalikatti and Superintendent of Police B. Nikhil visited exam centres in the city, inspected the preparations, and gave instructions to the officials regarding the exam duty.The district administration had made elaborate arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the re-examination. Prohibitory orders were enforced within a 200-meter radius of the centres during exam hours.Published - June 21, 2026 07:30 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }