Coimbatore, June 21 -- A total of 1,728 candidates remained absent from the NEET-UG re-examination conducted across Coimbatore district on Sunday, while 5,364 students appeared for the test, registering an overall attendance of 75.63 per cent.

According to examination officials, 15 centres were allotted in Coimbatore district for the conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination.

At the Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) centre, 720 candidates had been allotted seats. Of them, 560 appeared for the examination, while 160 remained absent.

Among all centres in the district, PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School recorded the highest attendance percentage. Out of 504 allotted candidates, 496 appeared for the examination, resulting in an atten...