Students Call Physics, Chemistry Papers Tougher Than Biology
Key Points:
- Students at Jamshedpur centres term physics, chemistry papers difficult
- Biology section described as relatively easier by most candidates
- Worries over alleged paper leak persist despite smooth exam conduct
JAMSHEDPUR – The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination concluded on Sunday at multiple centres in the city, with candidates offering a mixed assessment of the question papers. Students walking out of the Cooperative College centre largely agreed that the physics and chemistry sections were tougher than expected.
Several aspirants said the biology paper, by contrast, felt comparatively manageable. However, the relief over biology was tempered by a sense of unease among many test-takers.
Concerns about a possible paper leak continued to weigh on the minds of students even as they exited the centre. The worry comes against the backdrop of the original NEET-UG paper leak controversy that had prompted the Central Bureau of Investigation to order a fresh examination this year.
Meanwhile, most students expressed satisfaction with the arrangements at the examination centres in Jamshedpur. The city had set up eight centres to accommodate candidates for Sunday’s test.
On the other hand, the National Testing Agency had ordered the re-examination nationwide after the Central Bureau of Investigation filed a first information report and arrested an alleged mastermind in the original leak case. The agency’s decision followed weeks of protests by student groups and political parties across Jamshedpur and other parts of Jharkhand.
In addition, the Railways had earlier arranged a special train service between Tatanagar and Rourkela to help NEET aspirants travel for the re-exam. Besides this, Telegram had faced a temporary ban in India in the days leading up to Sunday’s test as a precautionary measure linked to the NEET-UG re-exam.
Despite the logistical measures, students at the examination system debate held earlier this month in Bistupur had already flagged concerns over recurring irregularities. A local resident near the Cooperative College centre said the overall management of Sunday’s exam appeared satisfactory compared to previous attempts.
