NEET UG 2026 logged a massive turnout with 22.7 lakh registered candidates and 96.9% appearing for the exam. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar together contributed about 41.4% of all aspirants, underscoring their dominance in medical demand. Gujarat topped attendance at 98.1%, highlighting strong participation even as the exam scaled up nationwide.
A video from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh has sparked outrage after teachers allegedly used plastic cards to mark attendance instead of completing mandatory biometric verification. In aided madrasas, biometric attendance is required and records are compiled at the district level before salaries are released. Authorities are now expected to examine the footage and the integrity of the monitoring process.
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