India, May 4 -- Gurugram witnessed smooth conduct of the NEET-UG examination on Sunday, with 18 centres set up across Gurugram for the test held from 2 PM to 5 PM, officials said.

Out of 6,875 registered candidates, 6,624 appeared, while 251 remained absent. The centres were located in sectors 4/7, 9, 14, 38 and 43, among others, ensuring wide coverage. Entry was allowed between 11 AM and 1:30 PM, and the exam began at 2 PM as per guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Deputy commissioner (DC) Uttam Singh inspected centres in sectors 4/7 and Bhondsi and reviewed arrangements. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was enforced across the district to regulate movement around centres and ensure fair c...