Mizoram Governor Gen V K Singh (retd) on Saturday remarked that while medical entrance exam papers such as NEET may face the risk of being leaked, such irregularities do not occur within the armed forces, where systems are designed to be “absolutely fair.”

Speaking at the Manekshaw Centre during a youth-focused event titled Sena Samwad, hosted by ‘Uniform Unveiled,’ Singh emphasized that competitive examinations conducted in the military are subject to rigorous checks and transparent processes. “A paper of NEET exam may get leaked, but in Army, paper leak doesn’t happen, and it doesn’t happen in the Air Force. We have devised systems which are absolutely fair,” he said, underscoring the discipline and integrity embedded in military structures.

The remarks came in the backdrop of the cancellation of the NEET (Undergraduate) examination held on May 3, following allegations of irregularities that triggered widespread protests. The government has since announced a re-test scheduled for June 21.

Singh, who previously served as Chief of the Army, Emphasized that fairness, discipline, and motivation are hallmarks of the armed forces, making them distinct from other institutions. He also spoke about the trust between officers and soldiers, noting that “a soldier knows that an officer won’t issue an order that he himself cannot do, and an officer knows that no matter what situation comes, a jawan will never desert him.”

Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) was also present on the dais during the session, which drew students from schools across Delhi and neighboring cities.