Neet Exams

Neet's digital transition must be matched by equal access to technology

The transition from pen-and-paper to computer-based testing changes the nature of preparation itself

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

In a series of changes for the NEET-PG to be held later this year, the Centre will expand the choice of test locations, give candidates more time to plan travel to their examination cities, and give them more time per question in the test. The reforms are aimed at making the process more convenient for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) candidates, according to the Union health ministry. "The end-to-end question paper preparation and delivery process has been further reinforced through multiple layers of encryption, secure offline preparation, time-bound finalisation of the question paper shortly before the examination, and controlled digital decryption only at the scheduled commencement of the test," the ministry said in a statement. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has also operationalised a dedicated email address for reporting impersonation, touting and other unfair practices while issuing regular advisories to ...

NEET 2026 Counselling: MCC announces major changes in UG, PG admissions

With the NEET UG 2026 counselling anticipated to start soon, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has declared several changes in the medical admissions counselling process

Life imprisonment to ₹10 cr fine: How Indian states are tackling exam fraud

As Parliament passes the Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill, here's how states punish examination fraud with life imprisonment, fines of up to ₹10 crore, debarment and property seizure

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

NEET PG 2026 application correction window opens; how to edit your details

Candidates will be able to edit their application form till Jul 28. NBEMS opened the correction window on July 25, giving registered MBBS graduates a chance to correct mistakes in their forms

India's education crisis needs systemic reform, not bureaucratic reshuffles

Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, and then holding coaching classes to 'crack' competitive exams. And then, papers leak

Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown

Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable, says CJP; NTA fires 47 officials as part of Neet protest outreach; SC to hear pleas on police excesses on July 27

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