LUCKNOW, May 5 -- The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) question paper was tougher than expected, most aspirants said in Lucknow after the three-hour exam held from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday.

A surge in traffic and crowds was witnessed around 1-2pm and 4.30-6pm especially near venues such as Lucknow University and Shri Jai Narayan Misra PG College.

A traffic bottleneck was witnessed on the road outside Lucknow University main gate ahead of the Vishwavidyalaya metro station entrance. Police personnel stationed at the exam centres tried to manage the situation while ensuring the students' safety.

Mayank Kumar, 19, appearing for NEET for the second time, echoed the opinion that the exam was more difficult than expected. "I found th...