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India has 'punished' over 150 mn users by banning Telegram: CEO Durov

Pavel Durov said banning Telegram would do little to curb the circulation of leaked content and would push such activity to other platforms

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

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

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

Heightened security for Neet retest may add to students' stress: Annamalai

The arrangements for a high-level, classified, military-grade security and AI face recognition for NEET retest on June 21 only add to the already ballooning exam pressure of candidates and would create a new set of problems, former BJP state chief K Annamalai said on Tuesday. Expressing concern over the kind of security to be enforced on the young minds for conducting the NEET retest, Annamalai said "while the government has taken measures to contain leaks, they have forgotten the additional burden they have imposed on a student before they take up an assessment, one that they have spent months preparing for, dissolving the entire purpose of our exam system and the NEP 2020's goal to reduce "exam stress". "Two-tier CRPF+CISF escort with IAF airlift. 4-layer CCTV with AI surveillance. Biometric & facial recognition before entry. Multiple layers of frisking. Multi-level oversight with direct monitoring from the prime minister's office. Yes, you read it right. But these are not ...

Heightened security for Neet retest may add to students' stress: Annamalai

The arrangements for a high-level, classified, military-grade security and AI face recognition for NEET retest on June 21 only add to the already ballooning exam pressure of candidates and would create a new set of problems, former BJP state chief K Annamalai said on Tuesday. Expressing concern over the kind of security to be enforced on the young minds for conducting the NEET retest, Annamalai said "while the government has taken measures to contain leaks, they have forgotten the additional burden they have imposed on a student before they take up an assessment, one that they have spent months preparing for, dissolving the entire purpose of our exam system and the NEP 2020's goal to reduce "exam stress". "Two-tier CRPF+CISF escort with IAF airlift. 4-layer CCTV with AI surveillance. Biometric & facial recognition before entry. Multiple layers of frisking. Multi-level oversight with direct monitoring from the prime minister's office. Yes, you read it right. But these are not ...

NEET UG 2026 re-exam: Compliant portal launched to curb paper leak rumours

NTA has launched a dedicated online complaint portal ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, for reporting fake claims and other fraud

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

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

Home Secretary reviews security, logistics for NEET re-exam on June 21

Union Home Secretary reviewed preparations for the NEET (UG) Re-examination 2026, directing states and central agencies to ensure strict security, smooth travel and a flawless examination process

Cabinet Secy reviews NEET-UG re-exam preparedness; NTA eases exam rules

The re-examination is scheduled for June 21 after the original test was cancelled amid allegations that its integrity had been compromised

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 ..

NTA announces more rough-work space, extended exam window for NEET-UG 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced a series of student-friendly measures for NEET (UG) 2026, including additional rough-work space, and an extended examination window. The medical entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June 21. According to the NTA, the examination will be conducted from 2 pm to 5:15 pm, providing a total window of 195 minutes. The duration of the examination has been extended by 15 minutes. "This window is designed to accommodate the invigilation formalities at the start and end of the examination, such as the signing requirements, which candidates earlier felt reduced their effective working time," the agency said. The NTA has also doubled the number of pages provided for rough work in the question-paper booklet from two to four pages, giving candidates additional space for calculations and reasoning. "Candidates may preferably use the rough-work pages provided at the beginning and at the end of the booklet for this purpose," it said.

NTA announces more rough-work space, extended exam window for NEET-UG 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced a series of student-friendly measures for NEET (UG) 2026, including additional rough-work space, and an extended examination window. The medical entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June 21. According to the NTA, the examination will be conducted from 2 pm to 5:15 pm, providing a total window of 195 minutes. The duration of the examination has been extended by 15 minutes. "This window is designed to accommodate the invigilation formalities at the start and end of the examination, such as the signing requirements, which candidates earlier felt reduced their effective working time," the agency said. The NTA has also doubled the number of pages provided for rough work in the question-paper booklet from two to four pages, giving candidates additional space for calculations and reasoning. "Candidates may preferably use the rough-work pages provided at the beginning and at the end of the booklet for this purpose," it said.

Students, aspirants join CJP protest over exam irregularities in Lucknow

Students and government job aspirants assembled here on Friday for a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke over alleged examination irregularities, with demonstrators pressing for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Candidates preparing for teaching, medical, revenue, administrative, and other government recruitment examinations were among the protesters who gathered at the Eco Garden here since morning. The demonstration is part of a nationwide campaign launched by the CJP, which had earlier held demonstrations in Delhi and Pune. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Babloo Kumar told PTI that the permission for the programme was granted after an application was submitted by an individual and not by any organisation. "The application was submitted by a teacher, Vivek Kumar, late Thursday evening. After completing the required procedure, permission was granted," he said. The officer said reports claiming police ha

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA opens portal for PwD candidates; apply by June 12

For individuals with disabilities (PwD) and those with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) who will be taking the NEET UG 2026 re-exam, NTA has created the Scribe Details Portal

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA opens portal for PwD candidates; apply by June 12

For individuals with disabilities (PwD) and those with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) who will be taking the NEET UG 2026 re-exam, NTA has created the Scribe Details Portal

Big breaking: NEET-UG to be computer-based from 2027, exam time increased & more

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday officially announced the revised date for the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 following the cancellation of the earlier exam amid the paper leak controversy.

NEET UG 2026 re-exam city intimation slip out at neet.nta.nic.in, know more

The NEET UG 2026 advance exam city intimation slip has been released by NTA. Before June 21, 2026, medical entrance exam candidates can check the exam city they have been assigned

NEET-UG paper leaked: Watch aspirants react after NEET paper cancellation | NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026 conducted on May 3, and said the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately.