The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20, a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The re-exam is for nearly 23 lakh candidates following allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 test. The NTA has issued advisories to candidates regarding admit cards and cautioned against fake messages.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, citing concerns over potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG re-test. The court dismissed Telegram's challenge, ruling the ban under the IT Act is well-founded.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a diversionary tactic that targets students instead of paper leak networks. He argues the ban inconveniences students using the platform for education and won't stop exam fraud.
A Delhi court granted interim bail to NEET-UG 2026 paper leak accused Yash Yadav to allow him to take the re-examination on June 21 and attend his sister's wedding. The court cited his right to education, while CBI opposed, citing his role in the conspiracy.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
As the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam approaches, candidates report admit card download issues, refund confusion, and technical glitches on the NTA portal. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad police arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fraud network targeting NEET candidates.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET-UG 2026 re-test preparations at NTA, emphasizing strict confidentiality, cyber security, and inter-agency coordination for the June 21 exam.
NEET-UG 2026 retest to be held under stringent security measures after May's paper leak, with experts isolated, multi-tier security, and enhanced oversight across all stages.
NTA denies NEET-UG 2026 re-exam paper leak claims, calls them false and fraudulent, blaming organized cheating rackets exploiting students.
The Supreme Court refused to order the NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 to be conducted in computer-based mode, citing the National Testing Agency's (NTA) existing issues. The NTA plans to transition to CBT from next year after consultations.
NEET-UG 2026, taken by 24 lakh students, was cancelled due to a paper leak, causing immense financial and emotional distress to aspirants and families. A re-examination is scheduled for June 21, with investigations revealing a 'guess paper' circulation and multiple arrests.
Rahul Gandhi demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, vowing protests until a foolproof system is in place. NSUI also protests, calling for an impartial probe and JPC.
CBI arrested Pune school headmistress Manisha Sanjay Havaldar for allegedly leaking the NEET-UG 2026 physics question paper, bringing the total accused to 11. Havaldar, an NTA expert, shared paper portions with a co-accused. The investigation is expanding to include doctors and coaching operators.
The NEET-UG 2026 exam has been cancelled due to a paper leak, with a re-examination set for June 21. A Rajasthan teacher's discovery of matching questions led to a nationwide investigation and arrests. Future exams will be computer-based.
A parliamentary committee questioned NTA chief Abhishek Singh about the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Singh stated the leak wasn't from NTA's system, with CBI investigating. The re-exam is June 21. Concerns were raised about NTA's process and AI's impact.
CBI expands NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation, questioning educational consultant Shubham Khairnar, teacher Manisha Mandhare, beauty parlour owner Manisha Waghmare, and a Latur paediatrician. The probe focuses on money trails and digital footprints of suspected beneficiaries.
CBI arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, director of Renukai Career Centre, for allegedly circulating leaked NEET-UG 2026 questions. This is the 10th arrest in the case, with over 60 beneficiaries under scrutiny. Motegaonkar is linked to Prahlad Vithalrao Kulkarni, a former NTA translator.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan faces privilege proceedings in Rajya Sabha for alleged derogatory remarks about a parliamentary committee regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh submitted the notice, citing Pradhan's comments as contempt of Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Indian government over NEET-UG 2026 exam irregularities, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and questioning PM Modi's silence. The controversy follows alleged paper leaks and exam cancellation.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, questioning the repeated leaks and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal. The exam's cancellation affects 23 lakh aspirants, with CBI investigating a suspected mastermind from Pune.
CBI arrests NTA panel member Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Accused of leaking Biology questions and conducting coaching classes, she was apprehended in Mathura and produced in Delhi court seeking 14-day custody. Investigation continues.
Amid the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, India's Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved new joint secretaries and directors for the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI also arrested a Pune teacher as an alleged mastermind.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court granted 10 days custody of accused Manisha Waghmare and PV Kulkarni to the CBI in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Both are alleged to be part of a larger conspiracy to obtain and distribute the leaked question paper.
Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal. The NTA cancelled the exam due to leaked questions, with the CBI investigating and arresting a Pune teacher as a key suspect. Gandhi criticized the government's silence and called the student suicides a "murder by the system."
