The Times of India

NEET re-exam 2026: Hijab screening dispute sparks tension outside Ahmedabad exam centre

Tensions flared outside an Ahmedabad NEET re-examination centre as a dispute over security checks for a female candidate wearing a hijab led to protests. Parents questioned uniform application of rules, citing instances of Hindu religious symbols being removed. Police intervened to control the situation, with political groups also present. The candidate was eventually allowed to take the exam, and the test proceeded smoothly inside.