NEET 2026: Burqa-Clad Ajmer Aspirant's Entry Initially Denied, Protests Ensue, Later Resolved

A NEET-UG re-exam candidate in Ajmer, Kulsum Bano, was initially denied entry for wearing a burqa. She protested, stating her religious attire and identity mattered more than the exam. Her father cited NTA guidelines permitting religious dress. Police later resolved the confusion, and she was allowed inside. The NTA requires candidates wearing religious attire to report early for security checks.