1,070 candidates to appear for NEET PG examination in Kapurthala

Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal on Saturday reviewed preparations for the upcoming National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) examination, scheduled for August 30.

He directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements to ensure the smooth and hassle-free conduct of the examination.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Randeep Singh Heer, SDM Navjot Sharma and other senior officials were also present during the review. Bansal visited examination centres set up at a private university and took stock of the arrangements for candidates and examination staff. He interacted with officials and issued necessary directions to ensure that all preparations were completed well in advance.

As many as 1,070 candidates are expected to appear for the examination on August 30. The test will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, with candidates required to report at their respective examination centres by 7 am.

Bansal directed officials to pay special attention to entry and exit arrangements, security, traffic management, seating, drinking water, sanitation, power supply and other basic facilities at the examination centres. He also emphasised on the need for close coordination among all departments deployed for examination duty to ensure that candidates face no inconvenience. He further directed officials to strictly adhere to the examination guidelines and protocols.