PM Modi stayed at Delhi airport for 45 minutes during the NEET UG re-exam
Prime Minister Modi reached the airport around 1:15 pm but chose to wait until after the examination had commenced so that students travelling to their centres could move without disruption.
Narendr Modi speaks at International Yoga Day event in Kolkata on Sunday. (Videograb/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed his departure from Delhi airport on Sunday to avoid traffic congestion during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The medical entrance test began at 2 pm across the country.
As per reports, the Prime Minister reached the airport around 1:15 pm but chose to wait until after the examination had commenced so that students travelling to their centres could move without disruption.
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Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar described the move as a gesture that reflected responsibility and concern for citizens.
More than 22 lakh candidates are appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, which is being conducted after the cancellation of the May 3 exam over an alleged question paper leak.