India, June 6 -- With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 set to be conducted again on June 21 following the cancellation of the original examination over a nationwide paper leak scandal, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed authorities to ensure a completely transparent, secure and student-friendly examination process across Maharashtra, stressing that there should be "no scope for any irregularity or malpractice".

Chairing a high-level review meeting at Varsha, his official residence at Malabar Hill, Fadnavis instructed all agencies involved in conducting the examination to remain on high alert and implement stringent security measures at every examination centre. He also ordered close monitoring of...