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What is NEET

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What is NEET

The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), formerly the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is the qualifying test for MBBS and BDS programmes in Indian medical and dental colleges. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
 
Before NTA, which is an independent autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organisation, the test was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The examination, which offers 90,000 seats in MBBS and BDS Colleges of India, is conducted in the month of May every year.
 
A candidate who wishes to study medical courses needs to have Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology as their compulsory
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Latest Updates on NEET

Neet-PG: Centres to be closer to home, test city info 3 weeks in advance

The reforms are aimed at making the process more convenient for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (Neet-PG) candidates

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Exam leaks are only the symptom, a culture of shortcuts is the disease

We have written strict laws against examination leaks. What we have not built is a culture against the

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?

The Centre has formed a Nandan Nilekani-led panel to overhaul India's examination system, with experts calling for technology upgrades alongside more higher education seats

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Police probe alleged AI use by protesters to counter crowd-control measures

Investigators say some participants in the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest may have used AI tools to learn ways to reduce the impact of tear gas and prepare for clashes

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi bats for SC-monitored panel to probe action against students

The Congress leader said that students deserve justice and calls for an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged crackdown on Neet protesters

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

SC asks Centre to preserve RAF ammunition log used in Neet protest case

Supreme Court directs authorities to retain the RAF ammunition log from the Jantar Mantar protest and asks the Delhi government to ensure the best treatment for those injured by pellets

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

From US to China: How countries punish exam cheating and paper leaks

As Parliament debates tougher penalties for paper leaks, here's how countries from China and South Korea to the US, UK and Singapore punish exam fraud and organised cheating

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Lok Sabha takes up anti-paper leak Bill, Oppn slams action on protesters

BJP cites past leaks as Opposition targets Centre over protests and exam failures

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Neet protests: SC signals SIT probe into police action against students

SC says a fair probe is needed into allegations of police excesses and attacks on 250 police personnel; orders interim relief, including release of detained students below 18 with no criminal record

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Neet protests: Bihar, Assam to withdraw all FIRs, release protesters

The move came after the CJP threatened to resume nationwide protests if the Centre failed to provide written assurances on withdrawing FIRs and ending action against demonstrators

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

The cultural meaning of Neet: Saving faith in India's exam system

For millions, competitive exams represent a status-blind opportunity to move into a higher life orbit. Repairing broken trust needs more than heightened Instagram presence

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

CJP flags detention of protesters in states, asks govt to honour assurance

CJP said it had received "multiple reports" of students and other protesters being "targeted, detained, or arrested by various state agencies", particularly in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Mere agitation can't justify police excess, says SC on student protests

The Supreme Court said peaceful protest is a constitutional right and observed that mere agitation cannot justify a lathi-charge, while hearing pleas seeking uniform guidelines for protests

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi writes to Shah, demands accountability for assault on students

In his letter to Shah, Gandhi said peaceful protest is crucial to any democracy and it is the government's responsibility to protect protestors and resolve their grievances through dialogue

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Updated On : 26 Jul 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Students more important than any post: Shah after Dharmendra Pradhan's exit

His remarks came after Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid mounting pressure due to the protests over the Neet paper leak controversy

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Updated On : 26 Jul 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid nationwide protests

The minister's resignation comes weeks after protests over the leaking of the question paper for the highly-competitive National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Neet-UG) for admissions to medical colle

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Education Minister Pradhan resigns; CJP calls it a 'win for democracy'

Citing 'deep anguish' over the ongoing protests, Dharmendra Pradhan said he has submitted his resignation to PM Modi amid sustained student agitations and mounting political pressure

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Anti-Neet protest enters 6th day in Tamil Nadu; doctors to join on July 28

Students continued their sit-in at the CPI state headquarters for a sixth day, while medical professionals announced a statewide protest on July 28 in support of the ongoing anti-Neet demonstrations

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Delhi Police tighten security with extra barricades for weekend protests

Police have installed multiple layers of chained and welded barricades and stepped up surveillance across Delhi, anticipating a larger turnout at the CJP-led protest demanding examination reforms

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Ended fast fearing crackdown like Ladakh: Wangchuk denies deal with Centre

The activist said he accepted the Centre's written assurances to prevent violence and legal action against students, denying allegations that he struck a deal with the government

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 8:45 AM IST