NEET 2026: 12 Examination Centres Set Up in Kangra District
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions will be conducted at 12 examination centres across Kangra district on June 21. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Vinay Kumar reviewed the arrangements during a meeting with centre superintendents and officials, emphasising the need for close coordination among all departments to ensure a smooth and hassle-free examination.
Security Measures and Deployment
Elaborate security measures have been put in place for the examination. Apart from police personnel, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will also assist in maintaining security at the examination centres, according to ADC Vinay Kumar. He directed officials to complete all necessary arrangements well in advance.
“Apart from police personnel, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will also assist in maintaining security at the examination centres,” said Vinay Kumar.
Examination Timings and Special Provisions
The examination will be held from 2 pm to 5.20 pm. Specially-abled candidates will be provided additional time, and their examination will conclude at 6.20 pm. Candidates will be allowed entry into examination halls between 11 am and 1.30 pm. The ADC urged aspirants to reach their respective centres well ahead of time to avoid congestion and delays at entry points.
Monitoring and Transparency
To ensure transparency and security, CCTV cameras and jammers will be installed at all examination centres. Video recording of candidates and examination-related activities will also be carried out. In addition, the movement of question papers and answer sheets will be monitored through a mobile application, as informed by the ADC.
List of Examination Centres
The designated examination centres include:
- Himachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Mohli Khaniyara
- Government College, Nagrota Bagwan
- Government College, Dharamsala
- Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Nagrota Bagwan
- PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Palampur
- Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Dharamsala
- PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), Dharamsala
- State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Dharamsala
- College of Agriculture, Palampur
- PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Bhanala
- Other notified centres
Dharamsala Cantonment Kendriya Vidyalaya Principal and City NTA Coordinator Sunil Chauhan briefed the participants on various arrangements and guidelines related to the conduct of the examination.
