Ahead of the NEET re-examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a message urging students to stay calm, trust themselves and give their best. The reassurance comes as over 22 lakh aspirants prepare for the high-stakes exam being conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Authorities have put in place extensive security measures, including AI-based CCTV monitoring, heightened police deployment and strict entry protocols. Students have been advised to carry only their fresh admit card, valid photo ID and passport-sized photographs to the examination centres.