Neet Exams

Friday's Cabinet meeting to announce tougher action on paper leaks: PM

CJP delegation will meet with govt ministers on Friday

Will set up fast-track court to punish culprits of Neet paper leak: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the fast-track courts would ensure the swift disposal of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those found guilty

Thousands join CJP's Parliament march; Oppn slams govt for using tear gas

Nadda promises dialogue as protesters press 3 key demands; Wangchuk extends fast, demands meeting with MPs

Wangchuk to end fast if House focuses on education accountability: Angmo

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will call off his indefinite hunger strike if political leaders meet him at the Safdarjung Hospital and assure him that the issue of education accountability will be raised during the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday, his wife Gitanjali Angmo said on Sunday. Addressing protesters at the Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been spearheading a movement against the alleged NEET paper leak, seeking education reforms, Angmo said Wangchuk has conveyed that he would end his fast provided there is a commitment from political parties to take up the issue in Parliament. "If political leaders meet Sonam at the hospital and assure him that they will raise the issue of education accountability during the Monsoon Session, he will end his hunger strike tomorrow," Angmo said. She also conveyed Wangchuk's appeal to the supporters of the movement ahead of the CJP's proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march on Monday, urging them to maintain peace and ...

CBI opposes bail in Neet-UG paper leak case, says offence 'against nation'

CBI opposed the bail plea of Dr Manoj Shirure, telling a Delhi court the alleged Neet-UG paper leak affected students, led to the exam's cancellation and caused an estimated ₹600 cr loss to exchequer

Telegram services restored after Neet-related curbs, returns to app stores

Most services of the instant messaging app have been restored nationwide, but the editing feature remains unavailable until June 30 under government orders

Neet-UG retest today: 2.2 million aspirants to appear under tight security

The re-examination comes nearly seven weeks after the May 3 test was cancelled over paper leak allegations, triggering protests and calls for a fresh examination

Security beefed up across Delhi for smooth conduct of Neet retest

Elaborate security arrangements were put in place across the national capital on Sunday for the NEET re-examination, with police deploying additional personnel at examination centres to ensure the test is conducted smoothly, officials said. Senior police officers said security has been intensified around all examination venues, with strict checks being carried out at entry points. Adequate police deployment, traffic regulation measures and crowd management arrangements have been made to prevent any untoward incident and maintain law and order. Free drinking water and refreshments were also arranged for parents and guardians waiting outside examination centres, officials added.

Neet re-exam: Security tightened at 92 Kota centres; candidate count falls

Authorities have finalised elaborate security and administrative arrangements at 92 centres across Kota for the NEET UG re-examination to be held on June 21, officials said on Saturday. A total of 32,715 candidates have been issued admit cards for the examination, scheduled from 2 to 5.15 pm, a press release from the Kota public relations office said. The number of candidates in Kota has declined from 38,614 in the exam previously held on May 3. Experts attributed the drop partly to students opting for examination centres closer to their hometowns this time. The re-examination is taking place nearly seven weeks after the original test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak that triggered nationwide outrage, political sparring and legal challenges. A coordination workshop was held here at the auditorium on Friday to review preparations for the national-level medical entrance examination. Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar Agarwal, Kota Range Inspector General Harendra

Ahead of Neet re-test, 12 suicides in 37 days highlight student stress

Reports of suicides and rising anxiety among aspirants have renewed concerns over the psychological toll of exam uncertainty ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination on June 21

Did the NEET paper crisis really warrant calling in the Air Force?

The use of military aircraft to transport examination papers has renewed debate over when civilian alternatives must first be exhausted before deploying armed forces resources

NMC asks medical colleges to not give leave to students during Neet re-exam

The National Medical Commission has directed all medical colleges and institutions under its purview not to grant leave to students on June 20 and 21, except in exceptional circumstances, to support the fair conduct of the NEET-UG re-exam on Sunday. The move comes in the backdrop of some instances when students of medical colleges were found to be involved in activities that could compromise the sanctity and integrity of the examination process, the Commission said in a notice issued on Thursday. The instruction has been issued in compliance with directions received from the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education regarding the conduct of the medical entrance examination, it said. The Commission also asked medical colleges to remain vigilant and sensitise students against involvement in any activities that could compromise the sanctity and integrity of the examination process. "In the past, instances have come to notice where some students of medical colleges

Neet re-exam: NTA issues advisory, sends reminders via SMS, email, WhatsApp

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday said that it is sending reminder SMS messages, emails, and WhatsApp notifications to candidates, urging them to download their admit cards for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, while cautioning students against fraudulent messages and fake communications. The NEET-UG exam for admissions into medical courses was originally held on May 3 this year, but was cancelled on May 12 due to allegations of a paper leak. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating this issue. "NTA is sending reminder SMS and emails to candidates to download their admit cards for the re-examination on Sunday, 21 June 2026," the agency said in a public advisory on X. The agency informed that legitimate SMS messages would be sent from the official sender ID "NICPEP," and emails would originate from "no-reply.neet.nta@nic.in." It also reiterated that only the official website for this process is http://neet.nta.nic.in; ...

Neet UG re-exam admit cards available without prior bank verification: NTA

NTA encouraged the students to download their admit cards as soon as possible and carefully check their exam centre, reporting time, and other details ahead of the June 21 Neet-UG re-exam

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET-UG retest as govt cites paper leak risks

Centre has restricted Telegram access till June 22 and disabled message editing till June 30 after NTA flagged concerns over examination-related fraud ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination

Google removes Telegram from Play Store ahead of NEET, Apple to follow suit

Google delists Telegram in India following a government order aimed at preventing NEET paper leaks; Apple is expected to follow suit

From Telegram curbs to AI checks: Inside Neet-UG re-exam security plan

Ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam, authorities have rolled out stricter security measures -- from Telegram restrictions and AI monitoring to biometric checks and tighter centre controls

Govt temporarily blocks Telegram messaging app ahead of Neet-UG re-exam

Measures were taken in the interest of public order in response to the organised use of Telegram by cheating rackets to target candidates appearing for the Neet (UG) 2026 re-examination

Anyone trying to distort NEET retest will face full might of law: Govt

The government on Friday warned that the full might and weight of law will fall on anyone who tries to distort, disrupt, or tamper with the integrity of the NEET re-exam scheduled to be held on June 21. This was conveyed by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan at a meeting where he reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in all medical institutions with National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh. During the meeting, Somanathan emphasised the need for ensuring a smooth, transparent and secure conduct of the re-examination through close coordination among all concerned stakeholders, the statement said. "The central government, state governments and district administration are working together in close coordination to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination. The full might and weight of law will fall on any person trying in any manner to distort, disrupt, or tamper with the ..

NEET paper leak row: Govt may deploy IAF to ferry exam papers on June 21

Centre is considering deploying IAF to transport NEET-UG question papers on June 21 as part of enhanced security measures after the leak controversy triggered the cancellation of the earlier exam